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

# Roots Ecosystem

This section details the key assets within the Roots protocol and their relationship with the broader Berachain ecosystem.

## MEAD

MEAD is the decentralized stablecoin at the heart of the Roots protocol. Users can mint their MEAD by depositing approved Berachain assets such as BGT-earning LP tokens on Berahub.

The system requires a minimum collateral ratio to mint MEAD, ensuring stability.

MEAD maintains its peg through a combination of overcollateralization, stability pool incentives, and redemption mechanisms. Users can freely swap MEAD on partner exchanges or use it to provide liquidity in MEAD-based trading pairs, making it a versatile stablecoin solution for Berachain.

**Key Properties:**

* Collateral-backed (minimum ratio depending on the collateral)
* Decentralized minting/redemption
* Stability Pool integration
* Full ecosystem composability
* Variable minting/redemption fees

## BERA

BERA is the main token of Berachain. It pays for transactions and helps secure the network.

## BGT

BGT is the governance token of Berachain. You earn BGT by adding value to the network. Roots handles all BGT for users, so they get rewards without extra work.

## HONEY

HONEY is Berachain's native stablecoin that maintains a 1:1 peg to the US dollar. Within the Roots ecosystem, HONEY serves as a trading pair for MEAD and helps stabilize its value through arbitrage opportunities. The Roots protocol accepts HONEY-based liquidity pool tokens (like HONEY-WBERA and HONEY-USDCe) as collateral for minting MEAD.

## LP Tokens

LP tokens show your share in trading pools. Roots takes some LP tokens as security, so you can mint MEAD while still earning pool rewards.