Berachain PoL Next Testnet Launch Set for May 26, Mainnet in Late June
Berachain PoL Next Testnet Launch Set for May 26, Mainnet in Late June
🐻 Berachain's Next Move
Berachain's PoL Next upgrade is rolling out with a clear timeline:
- May 26: PoL Next goes live on Bepolia testnet
- May 27 at 1600 UTC: Fusaka EL hardfork activates
- Late June: Mainnet deployment planned
Token mechanics are evolving post-upgrade. Residual BGT tokens remain redeemable for BERA through the Hub. Future emissions will be claimable as either WBERA or SWBERA, giving users flexibility in how they receive rewards.
This follows the successful PoL V2 launch, which saw over 33% of all wBERA staked.
9/ Timeline. PoL Next goes live on Bepolia testnet May 26, with the Fusaka EL hardfork following May 27 at 1600 UTC, with mainnet planned for late June. Residual BGT remains redeemable for BERA from the Hub, with future emissions claimable as WBERA or SWBERA.
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.
Berachain Completes Hard Fork, Fully Transitions to PoL Next Model
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.
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.