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Roots Finance | Overview

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IMPORTANT: This documentation is a work in progress and is not yet complete.

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What is Roots?

Roots is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on Berachain that enhances liquidity and yield opportunities through Proof of Liquidity (PoL). The protocol allows users to:

Mint MEAD

Mint the MEAD stablecoin using Berachain-based assets listed for BGT emissions, such as LP positions on Berahub

Earn rBGT

Passively earn rBGT (governance rewards) while maintaining your positions

Secure Network

Participate in network security while maintaining asset exposure

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Why use Roots?

Roots simplifies DeFi participation on Berachain & Maximizes user rewards through:

Capital Efficiency

  • Borrow MEAD against collateral without selling assets
  • Retain ownership of staked/locked assets (e.g., BGT-earning LP positions)

Automated Rewards

  • BGT auto-farming: Maximizes yield even as a collateral

Stability Pool

  • Stake MEAD to earn liquidation rewards (discounted collateral)
  • Acts as a backstop for protocol solvency

Ecosystem Composability

  • Use MEAD across Berachain DEXs, lending markets, and more