Infrared (IR): One-Click Access to Berachain’s Proof-of-Liquidity Economy

Published: December 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Infrared (IR) is the first infrastructure protocol built to simplify and unlock Berachain’s Proof of Liquidity (PoL) system. Through liquid staking tokens like iBGT and iBERA, node infrastructure, and yield-optimized vaults, Infrared allows users to earn rewards, keep liquidity, and participate in Berachain’s PoL flywheel—without navigating complex validator mechanics.

Introduction

In the emerging Berachain ecosystem, Proof of Liquidity (PoL) introduces a new way for blockchains to secure the network and distribute incentives. Instead of relying solely on staking or mining, PoL links liquidity provisioning with validator rewards, creating a dynamic system where builders and liquidity providers share in the network’s upside.

But for newcomers, PoL can be hard to navigate:

BGT is non-transferable and fragmented across validators
Staked BERA normally loses liquidity
Multiple incentives and validator layers create high complexity

Infrared removes these barriers.Supported by the Berachain Foundation through the Build-a-Bera incubator and backed by $18.75M in funding from Framework Ventures, Binance Labs, Hack VC, NGC, Tribe Capital, and more, Infrared aims to be the core infrastructure powering PoL participation.

Infrared’s mission is simple: Make Proof of Liquidity seamless, liquid, and accessible for everyone.

What Is Infrared (IR)?

Infrared is a PoL-focused infrastructure protocol providing liquid, composable versions of Berachain’s native tokens BGT and BERA, alongside validator and vault infrastructure.

Infrared offers:

iBGT → A liquid version of Berachain’s non-transferable BGT
iBERA → A liquid staking token for BERA that retains yield and liquidity
Vaults → Strategies to optimize PoL rewards
Validator Network → Infrared-managed nodes powering PoL participation
$IRED Token → A fee-earning governance token aligned with protocol growth

Infrared becomes the “one-click PoL experience”, giving users reward efficiency and composability without sacrificing liquidity.

Why Use Infrared?

Infrared helps users maximize PoL rewards while keeping assets flexible.You gain:

✔ Liquidity + Staking Yield at the Same Time

iBGT and iBERA allow users to stay liquid while still earning BGT or BERA rewards.

✔ Composability Across the Berachain Ecosystem

iBGT/iBERA can be used across DApps, enabling new DeFi strategies and flywheel effects.

✔ No Deposit or Withdrawal Fees

Only a minimal performance fee, distributed to $IRED holders.

✔ Infrastructure Trusted by the Ecosystem

165+ vaults supported, >90% staking participation, and >$2B TVL at peak.

Infrared turns PoL participation from complicated → effortless.

Key Features of Infrared (IR)

Liquid BGT (iBGT)

Earn and use a liquid representation of normally non-transferable BGT.

Users can remain active in DeFi while still benefiting from PoL rewards.

Liquid Staked BERA (iBERA)

Stake BERA without locking it.

Earn validator yield with continuous liquidity.

Validator & Vault Infrastructure

Infrared offers one of the earliest and largest validator networks on Berachain, supporting vaults and strategies that optimize PoL yield.

$IRED Fee-Earning Token

Protocol performance fees flow to $IRED holders, aligning incentives across the ecosystem.

How Infrared’s Proof-of-Liquidity Infrastructure Works

Infrared abstracts the complexity of PoL into a smooth user experience while retaining all economic benefits.

Understanding Proof of Liquidity (PoL)

In PoL, liquidity providers can influence validator rewards.

Key mechanics:

Stake BERA → Earn BGT issuance
BGT → Used to direct emissions toward selected applications
Apps receive liquidity incentives → Ecosystem flywheel accelerates

Builders gain early liquidity while validators and LPs share upside.

Infrared provides the tools to navigate this system with simplicity.

Infrared Architecture

Infrared connects all major PoL participants:

Liquidity Providers (LPs) supply BERA and assets
Stakers receive iBERA and optimized yield
BGT-Eligible Pools generate BGT emissions
Infrared Validators manage node operations
Vaults automate PoL strategies
$IRED Holders share protocol fees

This architecture abstracts validator and reward routing complexity for end-users.

iBGT: Liquid BGT for Composable PoL

Traditionally, BGT is:

Non-transferable
Bound to wallets
Only usable for validator and governance actions

Infrared introduces iBGT, enabling:

Liquidity
Composability
Participation in PoL without locking assets
Expanded DeFi utility

iBGT is the first native BGT LST (Liquid Staking Token) on Berachain.

iBERA: Liquid Staking for BERA

With Infrared:

Users stake BERA

Receive iBERA

Earn validator rewards

Keep liquidity to use in vaults or DApps

This makes staking yield accessible without limiting flexibility.

Ecosystem Milestones & Progress

$18.75M Total Funding since 2024
Supported by Framework Ventures, Binance Labs, Hack VC, and more
Over $2B TVL during Berachain’s peak
Supporting 165 of 189 vaults
Conclusion of Infrared Points Program (final snapshot: Nov 3, 2025)
Launch of the iBelieve campaign to recognize early supporters

Infrared is positioned to become the primary PoL infrastructure layer for Berachain.

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