> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.berachain.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Get $BERA

> Bridge, buy, or earn $BERA for gas and staking.

`$BERA` is the network token used to pay for transactions on Berachain. This article describes several ways to obtain `$BERA` to participate in the network.

Learn more about the [BERA Token](/general/tokens/bera).

## Bridging

Bridging services enable you to transfer tokens from one blockchain to another. The canonical bridge to Berachain is the [Berachain Bridge](https://bridge.berachain.com/), powered by LayerZero. Several source chains support bridging to Berachain.

When using the bridge, you have the option to exchange tokens for a small amount of `$BERA` at their destination.

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## Exchanges

Several centralized exchanges have listed `$BERA`. You can trade other assets for `$BERA` on these platforms and then bridge them to Berachain.

* [Binance](https://www.binance.com/en/trade/BERA_USDT?type=spot)
* [Bitget](https://www.bitget.com/spot/BERAUSDT)
* [Bithumb BERA/KRW](https://www.bithumb.com/trade/order/BERA_KRW)
* [Bybit](https://www.bybit.com/en-US/trade/spot/BERA/USDT)
* [Coinbase](https://exchange.coinbase.com/trade/BERA-USD)
* [Gate](https://www.gate.com/trade/BERA_USDT)
* [HTX](https://www.htx.com/trade/bera_usdt/)
* [Kraken BERA/USD](https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/bera-usd)
* [Kraken BERA/EUR](https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/bera-eur)
* [KuCoin](https://www.kucoin.com/trade/BERA-USDT)
* [MEXC](https://www.mexc.com/exchange/BERA_USDT)
* [NDAX BERA/CAD](https://ndax.io/markets/beracad)
* [OKX](https://www.okx.com/trade-spot/bera-usdt)
* [BingX](https://bingx.com/en-us/spot/BERAUSDT?ref=KUGDGF)

A complete list of CEX and DEX markets where \$BERA trades [is on Coinmarketcap](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/berachain/).