In a space defined by rapid innovation, BAWS stands for care, commitment, and accountability. BAWS aligns with Berachain by tapping into what makes its community special—community, culture, and innovation.
This whitepaper presents a model where ecosystem partners and contributors help shape a new approach to animal welfare—combining real-world action with the innovation of Berachain and the incentive alignment enabled by Proof-of-Liquidity.
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BAWS (Berachain Animal Welfare Society) is a mission-driven initiative pioneering a scalable, transparent model for real-world animal care.
Backed by the energy and alignment of the Berachain community, BAWS will deliver lasting infrastructure and sustainable systems to protect stray, abandoned, and vulnerable animals in Southeast Asia.
BAWS aims to prove that decentralized communities can unite to tackle real-world challenges—demonstrating that blockchain infrastructure has the potential to coordinate not just capital, but compassion.
BAWS is building a new path for aligning a crypto community with a mission grounded in real-world impact. It will become the place where digital innovation meets meaningful action—rooted in compassion and built with intention.
The Berachain community is at the heart of BAWS.
Our mission will set a new standard—where transparency, community, and compassion work hand-in-hand with aligned incentives. BAWS will prove how blockchain-based initiatives can deliver meaningful real-world outcomes while still creating value and returns for contributors, partners, and the broader ecosystem.
BAWS will bring visibility, purpose, and real-world credibility to the ecosystem—showcasing how decentralized communities can be a driving force for tangible, impactful change.
BAWS will stand as a powerful extension of Berachain’s mission. It will amplify its reach with real-world impact and purpose-driven community.
BAWS will be built with transparency, accountability, and verifiability at its core—right from the start.
We will remove opacity and create open channels for oversight, inviting the Berachain community and mission-aligned partners to actively engage in our work.
As a real-world use case within the Berachain ecosystem, BAWS will offer a powerful extension of the chain’s story—one where crypto-native coordination results in measurable, lasting impact.
As we grow, we will implement on-chain reporting dashboards, third-party audits, and community-driven reporting standards—ensuring that every action is tracked, every promise upheld, and every outcome delivered with full transparency.
Southeast Asia faces one of the highest stray animal populations globally, with limited infrastructure and under-resourced rescue efforts. The need for scalable, sustainable solutions is urgent—and BAWS will meet that need head-on.
With the strength of the Berachain community, and the resources to execute, our plan will focus on building deep relationships with local governments, veterinarians, and community leaders—while integrating Berachain’s culture and community directly into our operations.
Through on-chain engagement, IRL campaigns, and community-driven events, we will create meaningful touchpoints that connect every participant to the mission. These won’t just be acts of support—they’ll be moments of shared alignment and purpose.
We are building something rooted in care and powered by and entire ecosystem—proving that Berachain can drive innovation and impact beyond the chain.
Our model will combine real-world infrastructure with blockchain-based coordination, transparency, funding, and accountability.
A multisig-controlled treasury will manage funds, supported by robust reporting standards that meet both traditional nonprofit requirements and on-chain auditability.
We will evolve toward decentralized governance through the launch of the BAWS DAO—empowering aligned contributors, community members, and ecosystem partners to propose, fund, and vote on initiatives that shape our mission.
By combining on-chain infrastructure with grassroots efforts, BAWS creates a scalable, resilient, and community-powered model for coordinating public good.
Rescue & Shelter – We will deploy teams to respond to urgent cases, provide food, care, and secure housing for stray and vulnerable animals. Our shelters will be built for long-term impact—centers of recovery, stability, and rehoming that serve as trusted hubs for ongoing support.
Medical Services – We will prioritize long-term health outcomes through preventative care, emergency treatment, and population control. Our mobile clinics will reach underserved areas, offering spay/neuter programs, vaccination drives, and basic veterinary care.
Education & Outreach – Change will start with knowledge. BAWS will create programs for children, families, and local leaders—designed to foster responsible pet care, community advocacy, and a culture of compassion at every level.
BAWS is not a one-off campaign—it will be a blueprint for compassionate infrastructure. Built to scale and aligned with the values of the Berachain ecosystem it proudly calls home.
BAWS will be built with transparency at its core. Every action—whether on-chain or off—will be traceable, verifiable, and accessible. We will publish quarterly reports detailing financials, operational milestones, and impact metrics, giving supporters full visibility into where resources go and what they achieve.
This approach will foster accountability, build trust, and strengthen our connection to funders, contributors, and the communities we serve.
In its early phase, BAWS will be guided by a founding board of core contributors from the Berachain ecosystem—ensuring strong alignment, credibility, and thoughtful stewardship.
As we grow, governance will transition to a DAO model—empowering community members, ecosystem projects, and aligned supporters to propose initiatives, shape strategy, and allocate funding through on-chain coordination.
Where Proof-of-Liquidity fuels Berachain’s economic engine, we’ll introduce a complementary signal: Proof of Love.
Proof of Love will redefine how we measure value—transforming community participation into a living, on-chain culture of care.
Berachain was built with a culture-first ethos, where memes, culture, and community converge. BAWS will reflect and amplify that energy, translating the same mechanics that drive ecosystems into meaningful, real-world compassion.
By building with Proof of Love, BAWS won’t just live on Berachain—it will embody the spirit of the chain itself.
A mission. A movement. A shared heartbeat of the ecosystem.
Berachain isn’t just where BAWS begins—it’s what makes BAWS possible.
Our founding team all emerged from the Berachain ecosystem, and everything we build reflects its core strengths: innovation, creativity, and aligned incentives.
Proof-of-Liquidity was designed to bootstrap liquidity and help dApps thrive through shared incentives. BAWS will take that same design philosophy and extend it into a new domain—turning incentive alignment into real-world care.
BAWS will add a new layer to the Berachain ecosystem—one that proves the same mechanics that fuel DeFi and PoL can also power compassion, community, and meaningful impact.
Phase 1: Pilot Launch – BAWS Begins
We’ll begin in Phuket, Thailand with the launch of our first shelter and veterinary clinic. This phase includes forming the official Thai nonprofit entity, onboarding the core team, and building the operational infrastructure to manage daily care, rescue logistics, and animal intake systems.
Phase 2: Local Activation – Community on the Ground
Next, we’ll focus on education and awareness. We’ll launch programs for schools, families, and community leaders, encouraging responsible pet care and local engagement. Simultaneously, we’ll begin integrating BAWS messaging across the Berachain ecosystem—bringing in supporters, contributors, and early mission-aligned partners from the chain.
Phase 3: NFT Collection – Funding the Future
We’ll launch a Berachain-native NFT collection in collaboration with aligned projects. These NFTs will help fund our next stage of growth while creating utility, status, and rewards for holders. It will also serve as the first bridge between crypto culture and real-world impact within the Berachain ecosystem.
Phase 4: Governance & Grants – Toward Decentralization
As our foundation strengthens, we’ll transition to a DAO governance model. The BAWS DAO will allow aligned contributors, NFT holders, and ecosystem partners to propose initiatives, vote on funding, and participate in high-impact decisions. We’ll also launch a grant program to support community-led ideas and expand our regional impact footprint.
Phase 5: Beras in Phuket – Real-World Coordination
BAWS will host its first large-scale in-person events in Thailand—uniting the Berachain community through fundraising, volunteering, and cultural experiences. These events will serve as proof of concept for how IRL activations can reinforce crypto-native alignment and deepen the social layer of the ecosystem.
Phase 6: Token Launch & Proof-of-Liquidity Integration
In our final phase, we’ll launch the BAWS token with Proof-of-Liquidity mechanics designed for aligned, sustainable growth. The token will power staking, reward contributors, and enable new models of impact investing. By connecting on-chain coordination with real-world care, BAWS will show how Berachain's economic design can drive purpose and profit together as one.
The most powerful way to support BAWS right now is to step in as a founding partner. Your funding will directly power veterinary care, shelter infrastructure, education programs, and on-the-ground community engagement—while helping establish BAWS as a core force within the Berachain ecosystem.
This isn’t just support. It’s a signal. A chance to show that your project or team stands for real-world impact and is ready to lead with purpose.
If you're building on Berachain and believe in expanding what this ecosystem can achieve, now’s the time to get involved.
Join our Discord, contribute your skills, help develop open-source tooling, organize local events, or amplify our mission across the Berachain community.
Every role matters. Every action helps.
BAWS isn’t just about animal welfare—it’s about reshaping how blockchain interacts with the real world.
This isn’t a Web3-to-Web2 bridge built on only branding or merch. It’s a live system—on-chain transparency powering off-chain care.
BAWS will show that decentralized communities can fund, govern, and scale meaningful impact. That impact doesn’t have to sit outside the culture—it can be the culture.
Real services. Real coordination. Real outcomes.
All tracked, all accountable. Proof of Love, made measurable.
Impact investing is more than a strategy—it's a statement. It says your project, your treasury, your community can do more.
BAWS offers the Berachain ecosystem a rare opportunity to be part of something tangible, visible, and meaningful IRL. By supporting us, you're helping define how public goods are funded, measured, and scaled on-chain.
We're inviting founding partners to help shape this future. Your contribution doesn't just fund care—it defines how Berachain shows up in the real world.
Join us. Build the impact layer. Scale Kindness.
Berachain.