the biggest difference between previous cycles and this cycle is simple
the rate of token creation
if there’s a pool of capital and there’s only a couple hundred tokens, the average lifespan and ceiling for the avg. token is higher
that same pool of capital divided by millions of tokens per day, obviously longevity and ceiling will be lower
the new era of infinite token production disproportionately benefits rotators, chronically online users, and kol’s.
the difference is the decentralization of “insiders” this cycle.
last cycle the insiders were primarily tapped into the Silicon Valley deal faucet
the game was to privately invest and launch governance tokens at 1000x multiples and relentlessly dump billions on CEXs, while running retail WAGMI marketing campaigns
the core of 2021 crypto marketing was:
-complex tokenomics (high fdv, low float)
-status signaling (vc’s + exchange listings)
-HODL because crypto is disrupting the world
core of post-2024 crypto marketing:
-standardized tokenomics (bonding curve + 1B tokens)
-status signaling (kol’s + tracked wallets)
-make money now, because it’s all going to zero
the current state of crypto is a direct response to the cycles of the past.
so there is some irony in the OGs blaming the new generation, as if it’s not a result of their own generation’s actions
but i guess, that’s just how every generation is about the next ones, maybe we’re all just getting old.
KDA3 is bringing real businesses and brands to Berachain.
Not a sponsorship.
Not just a logo on a jersey.
Products real people will use.
Starting with Canada Basketball and UNIFY+.
Bectra is live on Berachain mainnet.
Smart accounts. On-demand validator exits. Simplified validator ops.
Berachain is now the first L1 after Ethereum to activate the full Pectra execution-layer upgrade set.
Important Update on Bitcoin Bera Vault Withdrawals
The Bitcoin Bera Vault is a 90-day ROYCO market, meaning funds are locked and earning rewards until 6th May.
We had previously communicated that withdrawals would open on 14th April — this was incorrect. Claiming yield generated, BERA earned, and withdrawing will only be available on 6th May.
All deposits remain locked in the ROYCO contract and are continuing to earn a yield and rewards from multiple protocols until that date.
We understand this is a significant change from what was shown in the UI — and that the late notice doesn’t give users time to plan. That’s on us. We take responsibility for this, value our community immensely, and apologize for the inconvenience.
➡️ Lombard and Concrete will increase points from 4x → 5x for all vault participants
➡️ Vault tokens are transferable
6th May 2025 at 12:30 PM UTC is the confirmed date and time— it’s locked in, and there won’t be further changes. Yield and rewards are earned from multiple protocols until this date!
Proof of Liquidity is live.
Berachain's block rewards now work for you, fueling the applications you use and rewarding economic activity.
The era of earning more starts today.
69 hours of Beramas.
One chain with a bear on it.
Two incentivized pre-deposit Vaults for Boyco markets by @ConcreteXYZ, @Lombard_Finance, and @Stake_Stone, now live.
The Early Bera Gets the Honey.
trading crypto is a pendulum between absolutely wrecking your sleep, physical & mental health while profitmaxxing in favorable market conditions and then healthmaxxing while you recover in unfavorable market conditions
As consumer crypto thrives, onchain apps are seeing more activity than ever before.
Q1 2024 was the biggest quarter for thirdweb builders:
✦ 1.74M+ Active Wallets
✦ 5.3M+ Transactions
✦ $8.7m Revenue by Builders
Let’s take a look at the ecosystem report: 🧵