Base announced the activation of its Beryl network upgrade on the mainnet on June 25, introducing a native token standard for issuing stablecoins, real‑world assets, and other on‑chain tokens.
Beryl Upgrade Activation
The Beryl rollout has already been validated on the Base Sepolia testnet, where developers confirmed smoother withdrawals and faster finality. It shortens the usual withdrawal latency from Base to Ethereum, while Reth V2 integration boosts node throughput and reduces resource consumption. Investors are monitoring the upgrade closely, as the improved performance could influence the price dynamics of Base‑related assets.
Technical Enhancements
Four weeks after the Azul upgrade—which migrated Base onto the Base Stack and added a multiproof system for securing withdrawals—the Beryl upgrade embeds the new B20 token standard directly into node software rather than relying on conventional smart contracts. By adhering to the ERC‑20 specification, B20 tokens remain compatible with existing wallets, exchanges, explorers, index