May. 29, 2026
Berachain launched its mainnet on February 6, 2025, and wasted exactly zero time locking down its custody infrastructure. By February 7, the Layer 1 blockchain had formally partnered with BitGo, naming the firm its preferred qualified custodian for the BERA token and the broader tri-token ecosystem that powers the network.
What the BitGo partnership actually covers
BitGo’s role here goes well beyond simply holding tokens in a vault. The custodian is providing insured cold storage for Berachain’s assets, staking support for the native BERA token, and management tools for the operational headaches that come with any token launch: lockups, vesting schedules, and rewards tracking.
Chen Fang, CRO of BitGo, framed the deal in characteristically corporate terms:
