Base launches Beryl upgrade on testnet, introducing B20 tokens, faster withdrawals, and improved scalability before June 25 mainnet rollout.
Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network backed by Coinbase, has launched its Beryl upgrade on the Sepolia testnet. At the same time, the mainnet activation will be on June 25. This upgrade brings key improvements in token creation, withdrawals, and scalability.
Moreover, Base states that Beryl is based on the previous Azul upgrade. Similarly, it strengthens the Base Stack foundation. The network therefore seeks to enhance the performance and efficiency of users and developers.
What Is the B20 Token Standard on Base?
Firstly, Beryl introduces a new token system, B20. This system enables developers to mint their own tokens on Base. These tokens can include stablecoins, real-world assets, and other digital instruments.
Base’s Beryl upgrade is live on Base Sepolia.
Beryl brings three changes:
→ The B20 token standard
→ Reduced withdrawal delays
→ Reth V2Here’s what each means for Base 🧵 pic.twitter.com/UH07zlrQ4j
— Base Build (@buildonbase) June 18, 2026
Unlike traditional smart contracts, B20 is executed within the network. So, token operations speed up and become more efficient. Concurrently, it simplifies the deployment of tokens.
Also, B20 is compatible with the ERC-20 standard. This means that wallets, exchanges, and apps can continue to use it without significant modifications. This allows existing systems to be integrated seamlessly.
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In addition, Base has an Issuer Toolkit, B20. This toolkit is for minting, burning, and transfer controls. Besides, it makes it simpler for firms to handle compliance and asset rules.
Plus, there are variations of B20. There is one variant that offers general assets and flexible features. Meanwhile, another variant is based on stablecoins with fixed-precision rules.
In the future, Base is going to add B20 capabilities. For example, gas fees can be paid with custom tokens in the future. Similarly, virtual addresses and on-chain data access can enhance usability even more.
How Does Beryl Improve Withdrawals and Capital Efficiency?
Besides that, Beryl enhances Base to Ethereum withdrawals. Earlier, users were required to wait for 7 days to withdraw their money. Now, this time is reduced to 5 days.
This means that users can access their money quicker. Simultaneously, bridging providers can use capital more efficiently. This helps to facilitate the transfer of assets between networks.
Despite this, Base said security is still a priority. Thus, the shorter delay does not compromise protection. Rather, it strikes a balance between speed and safety.
In the past, withdrawals were delayed because of the use of older fault-proof systems. Newer multiproof systems, however, enhanced the accuracy of verification. As a result, Base can confidently reduce wait times.
Interestingly, the majority of withdrawals are still made via the traditional one-proof route. Therefore, the 5-day delay is for the most common cases. However, more sophisticated proof paths could still provide quicker settlements.
How Does Beryl Strengthen Base Network Performance?
In addition, Beryl releases Reth V2, a significant update to Base’s execution client. This update decreases the storage needed for nodes. Therefore, the network becomes lighter and easier to operate.
Meanwhile, Reth V2 enhances processing speed. This means that transactions are processed more efficiently at the nodes. This helps to meet the increased demand for the network without congestion.
In addition, the upgrade enhances the performance of state computation. This means that Base can expand its blockspace capacity over time. This enables additional applications and users to run effectively.
However, node operators have reduced resource consumption. As a result, the cost of infrastructure could be reduced throughout the ecosystem. Meanwhile, reliability is enhanced with optimized performance.
Furthermore, the applications are more scalable for developers. Thus, Base becomes more attractive for new projects. This will help to promote long-term ecosystem development.
Last but not least, there is no need for users to do anything. But node operators need to upgrade the software before activation. In summary, Beryl places Base on a better trajectory for scalability, performance, and wider adoption before its June 25 mainnet launch.