Berachain Completes Hard Fork, Fully Transitions to PoL Next Model
Berachain Completes Hard Fork, Fully Transitions to PoL Next Model
🐻 Berachain's BGT Era Ends
Berachain has successfully completed its hard fork on July 8th, marking the end of BGT emissions and the full transition to its new PoL Next incentive model.
Key Timeline:
- July 7th: Contract upgrades went live, starting WBERA emissions
- July 8th: Hard fork completed, BGT emissions permanently stopped
The network has now fully retired its legacy BGT system in favor of a simpler, more sustainable model built around sWBERA. This two-phase rollout represents a significant shift in how the EVM-compatible blockchain handles its Proof-of-Liquidity consensus mechanism.
2/ The full transition happens in two stages. Today, July 7th, contract changes go live that start emitting WBERA instead of BGT. Tomorrow, July 8th, a hard fork will completely stop BGT from being emitted, closing the loop on the old system for good.
1/ PoL Next is now live on Berachain mainnet. Today's contract upgrades marks the first step in the full transition away from the legacy BGT model and toward a simpler, more sustainable incentive system built around sWBERA.
1/ The Berachain hardfork has successfully completed. As of today, July 8th, BGT emissions have officially stopped, marking the full transition to the new PoL Next incentive model built around SWBERA.
2/ This is a major milestone for the network. What started as a two-phase rollout, with WBERA emissions going live on July 7th, has now reached completion with today's hard fork fully retiring BGT from the system.
Berachain Rolls Out Unified Design System Across Ecosystem dApps
Berachain is implementing a consistent design language across its entire dApp ecosystem over the coming weeks. **Key Changes:** - Unified visual experience across all chain interactions - Cleaner navigation for end users - Streamlined growth pathways for builders This follows the recent launch of Berachain's [redesigned website](https://berachain.com), which repositions the network as a platform for onchain business growth. The refresh clarifies Berachain's value proposition for different stakeholders—builders, users, liquidity providers, and validators—emphasizing its Proof of Liquidity consensus mechanism as a chain-native growth engine. The design overhaul aims to create a more cohesive user experience while making it easier for developers to understand and leverage the platform's capital, liquidity, and distribution capabilities.
Hard Fork Scheduled for July 8th at 16:00 UTC
A network hard fork is set to take place on **July 8th at 16:00:00 UTC** (12:00 PM EDT). Node operators and users should prepare for the upgrade by ensuring their systems are updated before the scheduled time. The fork represents a planned network upgrade that will require coordination across the ecosystem.
🐻 Berachain APR Rates Could Triple in Early Days
**APR rates are expected to increase significantly** on Berachain, with estimates showing potential gains of up to **3x** during the initial period. - Early fluctuations in APR rates are anticipated as the system stabilizes - The increase builds on previous rate adjustments, including a target rate of 5.0% APR - Historical context shows weekly 1% increases were planned up to 10% APR or until participation caps were reached The tripling of rates represents a substantial opportunity for early participants, though users should expect some volatility as the network finds equilibrium.
Manual Migration Required: BGT to sWBERA Transition Tools Now Available
**Important Action Required** Berachain users must manually migrate their BGT and BGT LSTs to sWBERA - this process will not happen automatically. **What You Need to Know:** - Migration tools are now live in the hub - Access the migration solution directly through your portfolio - The transition is designed to be straightforward **Next Steps:** Visit the hub to begin your migration: [Migration Tools](https://dub.sh/krhZLC1) Don't wait - migrate your assets now using the available tools.