Berachain uses Ethereum's Pectra strategy for 'Bectra' upgrade

According to CoinDesk, Layer1 blockchain Berachain announced that it has become the first non Ethereum chain to fully implement the Pectra execution layer functionality through a "Bectra" hard fork. This upgrade will provide enhanced tools for over 100 applications on the chain, improving the interaction experience between users and developers. Bectra upgrade enables users to have smart account functions in their wallets, supporting batch transactions, setting consumption limits, using stablecoin HONEY to pay gas fees, and regular payments. Previously, these functions relied on customized contracts or third-party implementations. As an EVM equivalent chain, Berachain adopts a unique Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism to maintain network security by rewarding liquidity providers (rather than traditional staking). Although Pectra's consensus layer changes have not been synchronized, due to EVM compatibility, over 200 applications can adapt to new features without rewriting contracts.