Berachain's "Bectra" upgrade makes it the first Layer 1 blockchain to activate Pectra after Ethereum
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Berachain's "Bectra" upgrade makes it the first Layer 1 blockchain to activate Pectra after Ethereum
Smart account wallets, execution layer withdrawals, and Rollup-ready blob data launched on June 4.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsBerachain, the first EVM-equivalent Layer1 blockchain to adopt the Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus model, will launch its Bectra network upgrade on June 4. This hard fork has undergone real-world testing since May 7 on the Bepolia testnet and introduces seven Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), with EIP-7702 as the core enhancement, making Berachain the first Layer1 blockchain to deploy the Pectra suite in production following the Ethereum mainnet fork.
While some chains like Gnosis and BNB Chain selectively implemented certain Pectra proposals prior to the Ethereum fork, Berachain’s Bectra upgrade marks the first complete deployment of all Pectra execution-layer EIPs within an EVM-equivalent environment after Ethereum's activation. Due to Berachain's unique consensus architecture, this upgrade does not involve any changes to the Pectra consensus layer. Over 100 projects already live on the Berachain mainnet will immediately benefit from enhanced user experiences: regular wallets become programmable smart accounts, liquid stakers gain one-click exit capabilities, and Rollups enjoy lower data submission costs.
User-Facing Transformations
Bectra turns every Berachain wallet into a programmable smart account:
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Batch multiple operations in a single transaction
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Precisely set spending limits
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Pay gas fees using the network’s stablecoin, $HONEY
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Even schedule recurring "subscription" payments
Previously, these features required custom contracts or third-party solutions.
Thanks to EIP-7002, stakers can now make instant withdrawals via the execution layer, while liquid staking token (LST) providers can exit or adjust positions in real time.
Developer and Infrastructure Upgrades
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EIP-7840 introduces low-cost blob data, reducing Rollup submission costs and paving the way for high-throughput Layer2 solutions such as gaming and social applications.
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Other upgrades—including native BLS precompiles, historical block hash access, and fee model optimizations—simplify validator operations and reduce node requirements, without requiring developers to rewrite existing contracts. More than 200 applications already deployed on the Berachain mainnet can immediately utilize these new capabilities.
Team Perspectives
Paul O’Leary, Berachain’s newly appointed Chief Technology Officer (formerly Engineering Lead at Polygon Labs), said:
"With every upgrade, we aim to reduce friction for users and developers alike, and Bectra is our boldest step yet. Launching Bectra just weeks after Ethereum’s upgrade ensures developers get immediate access to the latest tools, accelerating project development."
Co-founder Smokey the Bera added:
"Our goal isn’t just to follow Ethereum—we aim to innovate alongside it and push the boundaries of what EVM chains can achieve. In the coming months, we’ll roll out further PoL-native custom enhancements built on top of Bectra."
Bectra Core Upgrade Highlights
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EIP-7702: Enables code delegation for externally owned accounts (EOAs), allowing any wallet to function like a smart account—supporting batch transactions, predefined spending caps, and $HONEY-based gas payments—without changing addresses.
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EIP-7002: Execution-layer withdrawals allow liquid stakers and LST providers to instantly exit or rebalance their positions.
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EIP-7840: Blob data scheduling provides low-cost data storage for Layer2 developers.
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EIP-2537/2935/7623/7685: Native BLS precompiles, historical block hash access, and fee model optimizations enhance validator efficiency.
For more technical details, see: Berachain Bectra Documentation
About Berachain
Berachain is an EVM-equivalent Layer1 blockchain powered by the innovative Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, which integrates network liquidity with security. PoL rewards users directly for providing liquidity or participating in incentivized activities, transforming chain inflation into "fuel" for ecosystem applications and their users. This model aligns long-term participants with the health of the ecosystem, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of growth and liquidity. Originating as an NFT project in 2021, Berachain has evolved into a mature blockchain ecosystem driven by its “left/right curve” community forces.
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