Berachain’s “Bectra” upgrade makes it the first Layer 1 blockchain to activate Pectra after Ethereum

Berachain (the first EVM equivalent Layer1 using the Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus model Blockchain）将于 6 月 4 日推出 Bectra 网络升级。该硬分叉自 5 月 7 日起在 Bepolia 测试网经过实战测试，引入了 7 项以太坊改进提案（EIP），其中 EIP-7702 为核心升级，使 Berachain 成为继以太坊主网分叉后首个将 Pectra 工具集投入生产的 Layer1 区块链。

Although some chains such as Gnosis and BNB Chain have selectively implemented the Pectra proposal before the Ethereum fork, Berachain's Bectra upgrade marks the first case of a complete deployment of all Pectra execution layer EIPs in an EVM equivalent environment after Ethereum activation. Due to Berachain's unique consensus architecture, this upgrade does not involve changes to the Pectra consensus layer. More than 100 projects already on the Berachain mainnet will directly benefit from a leap in user experience: ordinary wallets are upgraded to programmable smart accounts, liquidity stakers can exit with one click, and Rollup data submission costs are lower.

User-side transformation

Bectra turns every Berachain wallet into a programmable smart account:

• Single transaction can be operated in batches

• Set spending limits accurately

• Use the network stable currency $HONEY to pay for Gas

• Even set up recurring "subscription" payments
  Previously, these capabilities relied on custom contracts or third-party solutions.

Thanks to EIP-7002, stakers can withdraw funds instantly through the execution layer, and Liquidity Staking Token (LST) providers can also exit or adjust their positions in real time.

Developer and infrastructure upgrades

• EIP-7840 introduces low-cost Blob data, reduces the cost of Rollup submission, and paves the way for Layer2 solutions such as high-throughput games and social applications.

• Other upgrades, such as native BLS precompiles, historical block hash access, and fee model optimization, simplify validator operations and reduce node requirements without requiring developers to rewrite existing contracts. The 200+ applications already on the Berachain mainnet can use these features immediately.

Team Views

Berachain’s new CTO Paul O’Leary (formerly Head of Engineering at Polygon Labs) said:

“With every upgrade we strive to reduce friction for users and developers, and Bectra is our boldest step yet. Launching Bectra within weeks of the Ethereum upgrade will allow developers to get the latest tools first, accelerating project progress.”

Co-founder Smokey the Bera added:

“Our goal is not only to keep up with Ethereum, but also to innovate with it and push the potential of the EVM chain. In the coming months, we will launch customized improvements based on Bectra with more PoL features.”

Bectra Core Upgrade Highlights

• EIP-7702: Set up code for external accounts (EOA) so that any wallet can operate like a smart account (batch transactions, preset spending limits, pay Gas with $HONEY, etc.) without changing addresses.

• EIP-7002: Execution layer withdrawals, liquidity stakers and LST providers can exit or adjust positions instantly.

• EIP-7840: Blob data scheduling, providing low-cost data storage for Layer2 developers.

• EIP-2537/2935/7623/7685: Native BLS precompilation, historical block hash access and fee model optimization to improve validator efficiency.

For more technical details, see:Berachain Bectra Documentation

About Berachain

Berachain is an EVM-equivalent Layer1 blockchain that uses an innovative Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism to combine network liquidity withSafetyPoL allows users to directly obtain network rewards by providing liquidity or participating in incentive actions, turning on-chain inflation into "fuel" for ecological applications and their users. This model aligns users who support the network for a long time with the interests of the ecosystem, forming a sustainable system where growth and liquidity promote each other. Berachain started as an NFT project in 2021 and has now developed into a mature blockchain ecosystem driven by the power of the "left/right curve" community.

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