Layer1 public chain Berachain launches public testnet Artio, with the mainnet planned to go live in Q2
ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Layer1 public chain Berachain has launched a public testnet called Artio. Berachain introduces the concept of "liquidity proof" consensus, aiming to coordinate incentives between security and liquidity.
According to a statement, Berachain's previous private testnet was hosted under non-disclosure agreements with multiple partners, with about 50 teams deploying contracts within a month. Berachain stated, "Currently, there are over 30 local teams building on Berachain, and more than 100 teams from other networks plan to deploy on the testnet and mainnet, including well-known brands such as Pendle, Redacted, Sudoswap, and Abracadabra."
It added that when it is finally released later this year, Berachain is also expected to receive support from custodians, cross-chain messaging and bridging protocols, as well as data availability solutions. The mainnet of Berachain is scheduled to launch in the second quarter of this year.
According to the crypto data platform RootData, Berachain completed a $42 million funding round in April 2023, led by Polychain Capital.