Berachain Strengthens Governance with New Guardian Council, Expands Community Involvement

Berachain has rolled out Batch 3 of its Reward Vault Request Form (RFRV) alongside a significant governance update that introduces the Governance Guardians, a newly formed five-member council responsible for vetting and ratifying reward vault applications.

This marks a shift toward a more inclusive and transparent governance framework, where community input plays a more prominent role in shaping protocol decisions.

A Diverse Council to Guide Key Decisions

The new Governance Guardians board consists of five individuals with varied backgrounds and perspectives. Among them are Joon Kim of the Celestia Foundation, Matt from Asymmetric Research, and Janitoor, a veteran within the Berachain community. These three members are independent of Berachain’s core team, offering an outside perspective.

Rounding out the board are Homme and Yogi, both of whom are closely involved in Berachain’s ecosystem development. According to Berachain, the selection was based not only on professional track records but also on a deep understanding of the ecosystem’s internal dynamics and broader industry context.

To avoid centralized decision-making risks, a clear voting mechanism has been implemented. If a conflict of interest arises, affected members must abstain. In the event of a tie, Joon Kim will cast the deciding vote, ensuring a fair and structured decision-making process.

Governance Process Becomes Open to the Public

In tandem with this update, Berachain has also opened the Reward Vault application process to the wider community. Protocol teams can now submit proposals directly through the Governance forum. These submissions are then reviewed and discussed by Berachain’s internal ecosystem team, operating under the names BeraLabs1 through BeraLabs5.

The wider community is also encouraged to engage—by asking questions, giving feedback, or flagging concerns. Before any final vote by the Guardians, all community input will be published and considered, making the process transparent and participatory.

Activity Surges Across the Ecosystem

Beyond governance, Berachain is witnessing a surge in on-chain activity and user engagement. On April 15, Origami Finance unveiled a new auto-compounding feature that allows users to reinvest LP yields—such as OHM-HONEY and WBERA-iBERA—every 10 minutes for a 1% fee, without worrying about deposits or withdrawals.

Transaction volume in the Berachain ecosystem has also seen explosive growth, climbing 105% week-over-week to reach $519 million, driven in part by speculation around the BERA token’s recovery. Analysts point to a potential 60% upside from March lows, with a bullish “cup and handle” chart pattern hinting at further gains.

Additionally, Berachain’s integration with SwissBorg’s Meta Exchange is helping deepen liquidity and enable cross-chain swaps, attracting not just retail investors but also institutional attention.

The community remains highly engaged, especially on platforms like Binance Square, where the #Berachain tag is buzzing with user-generated content, trading strategies, and project updates.

As of writing, BERA is trading at approximately $3.75, showing a modest 0.57% gain in the last 24 hours.