Berachain
Berachain is an EVM-compatible L1 using Proof of Liquidity (PoL) consensus, a novel mechanism where validators earn block rewards proportional to the liquidity they direct to whitelisted protocol gauges. This creates a direct alignment between DeFi protocols, validators, and token holders. Kodiak Finance and BEX are the native DEXes, and Berachain attracted over $1B TVL at mainnet launch.