# Berachain

Berachain is a high-performance [EVM-Identical](https://docs.berachain.com/learn/#berachain-evm-identical-%E2%9F%A0) Layer 1 blockchain utilizing [Proof-of-Liquidity](https://docs.berachain.com/learn/#proof-of-liquidity-%F0%9F%A4%9D) (PoL) and built on top of the modular EVM-focused consensus client framework [BeaconKit](https://docs.berachain.com/learn/#beaconkit-%E2%9B%B5%E2%9C%A8).

You can find the link to the block explorer below:

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* [Staking Guide](#staking-guide)
* [Validator Address](#validator-address)
* [Performance](#performance)
* [Staking Mechanics](#staking-mechanics)

### Staking Guide

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### Validator Address

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<table><thead><tr><th width="196.70703125">Type</th><th>Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Validator Address</td><td>0x960052c5509caa280218f3ecf3da7ba5bf4ec20b97e6c52700dd93515ef4e963813aa92a8731c9e137b1027dbc77102f</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Performance

Luganodes Validator performance can be tracked [here](https://hub.berachain.com/boost/0x960052c5509caa280218f3ecf3da7ba5bf4ec20b97e6c52700dd93515ef4e963813aa92a8731c9e137b1027dbc77102f/).

### Staking Mechanics

<table><thead><tr><th width="227.9609375">Metrics</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Reward frequency</td><td>Rewards received proportionally to $BGT allocated every epoch</td></tr><tr><td>Auto-compounding</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Slashing</td><td>Delegator Stake not subject to slashing</td></tr><tr><td>Unbonding period</td><td>7 day unbonding period</td></tr></tbody></table>