Berachain Drops BGT Token in Major PoL Next Upgrade
Berachain's PoL Next hard fork phases out BGT and shifts network rewards to WBERA, reshaping its dual-token model.
Berachain just pulled the trigger on one of its biggest structural changes yet. The layer-1 blockchain launched the first stage of its PoL Next upgrade, and if you're holding BGT right now, you need to pay attention — that token is getting phased out.
The shift moves Berachain's reward system entirely to WBERA, collapsing the dual-token model that defined the network since launch. That's a fundamental redesign of how liquidity providers and validators get paid, and markets will reprice accordingly. Watch WBERA volume and DEX liquidity pools closely as the rollout progresses.
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Dual-token models in DeFi have always been a divisive design choice. They add complexity, create arbitrage dynamics between the two assets, and can fragment liquidity. Berachain's decision to consolidate around WBERA signals the team is prioritizing simplicity and token utility — a move that could strengthen the long-term investment case if execution holds up.
Stage one of PoL Next is live, which means this isn't a whitepaper promise anymore — it's happening. Keep your eye on whether liquidity incentives migrate cleanly to WBERA or whether the transition creates short-term volatility for BGT holders looking to exit.
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