# Berachain

Berachain is an EVM-compatible blockchain utilizing the Proof-of-Liquidity consensus mechanism. This network restructures the conventional smart contract platform into a unique configuration native to Cosmos.

## What is Berachain?

Berachain is a high-performance EVM-compatible blockchain, utilizing Proof-of-Liquidity consensus to align network incentives and improve synergy between validators and ecosystem projects. Powered by Polaris, a high-performance blockchain framework for building EVM-compatible chains on-top of the CometBFT consensus engine.

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