Berachain has released a new proposal on its public forum detailing an upgrade to its Proof of Liquidity (PoL) system, dubbed “PoL v2.” The proposal outlines a plan to allocate 33% of existing PoL incentives—currently distributed to BGT boosters—toward a new rewards mechanism aimed at supporting liquidity for BERA, the protocol’s native token.
“This creates a native, protocol-level yield source for BERA holders, driving demand and utility without displacing existing stakeholders,” wrote co-founder Smokey the Bera.
The proposal is currently open for community feedback until July 20. If approved by a majority vote, the updated PoL model will go live with the Berachain mainnet launch on July 21.
PoL v2 introduces direct yield opportunities for BERA holders, enhancing the token’s utility and income potential. It also includes a seven-day unbonding period for staked BERA, designed to deter short-term arbitrage strategies and promote long-term holding behavior.
“During the unstaking period, the unstaked BERA will no longer accrue rewards,” added Smokey.
He also pointed out that similar models have been successfully adopted by other tokens, including HYPE, ENA, and KAITO. The proposed system would additionally support Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), allowing BERA stakers to earn both validator rewards and PoL-based yield.
Following the proposal’s publication, BERA—Berachain’s native token—briefly surged to a high of $2.25. However, the spike was short-lived, with prices quickly correcting to the $2.00–$2.10 range, where they have remained since.
Despite the price correction, BERA experienced a notable uptick in trading activity. Over the past 24 hours, the token’s daily trading volume jumped by 315.10%, signaling renewed interest from traders drawn to the potential yield opportunities outlined in the proposal.
As of the latest data, BERA is up 1.8% on the day and is currently trading at $2.05.
