BERA Trades at $8 in Anticipation of Berachain’s 79M Token Airdrop and Upcoming Mainnet Debut

Berachain’s BERA Set for $632M Airdrop as Mainnet Launch Nears

Berachain, a DeFi-centric Layer 1 blockchain, is set to distribute nearly 80 million BERA tokens to early supporters and exchange users as the network officially launches on Thursday, according to an announcement.

With an initial supply of 500 million tokens, Berachain has allocated 48.9% for community incentives, which include airdrops, ecosystem development, and research efforts. The airdrop will reward testnet participants, social media contributors, and engaged community members. Eligible recipients can check their allocations via Berachain’s airdrop portal and claim tokens using EVM-compatible wallets such as Metamask and OKX Wallet.

“The BERA airdrop will distribute 15.75% of the total supply to community members, developers, and liquidity providers who played a crucial role in shaping the pre-launch ecosystem and turning what many called a ‘fake chain’ into reality,” Berachain stated in a blog post.

Pre-market trading values BERA at around $8, pushing the estimated value of the airdrop to $632 million and giving the network an implied market cap of $4 billion—though these figures are expected to fluctuate once trading begins.

Berachain stands out with its innovative “proof-of-liquidity” consensus mechanism, designed to incentivize liquidity providers. Over the past year, the project has cultivated a strong following, fueled by speculation and an inside joke questioning whether the chain was even real.

Investor demand has been substantial, with a liquidity pre-deposit program accumulating over $3 billion in just a few days, as previously reported by CoinDesk—highlighting the intense anticipation surrounding Berachain’s debut.