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Countdown Reminder: Berachain will launch the PoL Next upgrade on July 7, 2026. At that time, the existing $BGT token will be officially deprecated, and the entire proof-of-liquidity mechanism will undergo a crucial switch.

From a governance and incentive logic perspective, this upgrade is not a minor tweak—BGT, as the core hub of the original PoL, will be retired. This means the way validator rewards are distributed, how the protocol bribes the market, and how ecosystem project incentives are aligned will all be rebuilt. Holders should focus on three key things: first, the migration or exchange paths and deadlines provided by the official sources to ensure assets don’t get stuck; second, whether under the new mechanism rewards will be more geared toward long-term locking—short-term arbitrage opportunities will be significantly squeezed; and third, whether the valuation anchor around $BERA will be recalibrated—market volatility is likely to amplify before and after the upgrade.

For ecosystem participants, DApp-side bribery strategies and LP distribution models must be rewritten according to the new rules. Getting involved in the testnet earlier and aligning incentives sooner will help you secure a position after the switch. There is still a window before the changes take effect—it's recommended to complete your asset inventory and adjust your strategy in advance, rather than scrambling on July 7.

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Countdown Alert: Berachain will officially launch the PoL Next upgrade on July 7, 2026. The historical mission of $BGT as a governance and incentive token will also come to an end.

This is not a simple version iteration, but an underlying overhaul of the PoL (Proof of Liquidity) mechanism. BGT being deprecated means that the existing governance weight, Boost distribution logic, and validator incentive curves will all be remapped. Holders should pay attention in advance to the official migration path and snapshot timing—don’t wait until the upgrade day to scramble.

A few key points to watch:
1) The migration window and exchange ratio directly determine the final destination of your tokens;
2) After PoL Next, who will be the new value-capture vehicle—will the fees and incentives that originally went to BGT be redirected to a new asset?;
3) The disposal plans of major DEXs and lending protocols in the ecosystem for BGT-related pools—your LP positions should be a top priority to check.

For the secondary market, major mechanism upgrades are often accompanied by sharp swings in sentiment and liquidity—this is both risk and a re-pricing opportunity. It’s recommended to start reviewing your positions now and follow the official announcement cadence, rather than waiting to make decisions on July 7.

With a mechanism replacement, what’s more worth researching than price volatility is the new rules themselves.

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