Infrared Finance: Simplifying Berachain Staking and IR Token Airdrop

Innovative Approaches to Streamlining Liquid Staking

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Infrared Finance introduces two liquid staking tokens (LSTs), iBGT and iBERA, to simplify the Proof of Liquidity (PoL) process within the Berachain ecosystem. This allows users to maintain liquidity and earn yields, all without complicated procedures.

• iBGT: Represents staked BGT. Users can stake via iBGT and freely utilize it across the DeFi ecosystem, eliminating the need to hold non-transferable BGT directly.
• iBERA: Represents staked BERA. This enables users to participate in PoL with smaller BERA amounts, lowering the validator node threshold while still receiving staking rewards.

This design converts previously locked assets into freely tradable tokens, boosting capital efficiency and automatically optimizing PoL reward distribution.

Automated Management and Maximized Yields

The Infrared platform automates the validator delegation and liquid staking process, cutting operational costs and helping users maximize returns with minimal involvement. This approach makes the PoL mechanism more efficient and reduces the risk of idle capital.

IR Token Airdrop Information

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Infrared is set to launch the IR token airdrop, primarily targeting these user groups:

• Early community members actively engaged in the Infrared Points program
• Participants in the Boyco pre-deposit campaign
• Users involved in Discord community, surveys, testnet, and other community activities

How to Join the Airdrop

Users can pre-deposit through partner centralized exchanges (CEX) ahead of time to claim tokens on TGE day. Partner exchanges include Gate and others.

Key Dates:

• December 13, 2025, 12:00 UTC: CEX pre-deposit opens
• December 15, 2025, 17:00 UTC: CEX pre-deposit closes
• December 17, 2025, 12:00 UTC: IR token officially launches
• January 12, 2026, 00:00 UTC: Deadline for all airdrop claims

IR Token Utility Overview

• Staking and Governance: Users can stake IR to receive sIR and participate in protocol governance voting.
• Revenue Distribution: A portion of protocol fees is allocated to the Red Fund for token buybacks, with funds used to incentivize the community.
• Token Issuance: IR issuance incentivizes liquidity providers and validator actions, optimizing the operation of the Berachain ecosystem.

Future Development and Community Engagement

Infrared will continue to drive ecosystem development and invites the community to take part in future initiatives. More details will be shared through official X announcements, enabling community members to stay up to date with the latest developments.

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Conclusion

With iBGT and iBERA liquid staking tokens, Infrared Finance has made Berachain’s PoL mechanism simpler, more flexible, and more efficient. This reduces user entry barriers and increases capital utilization. The upcoming IR token airdrop not only rewards early community members and active participants but also signals the Infrared ecosystem’s next stage of growth. For users, this means higher engagement, more earning opportunities, and a continuously evolving decentralized finance ecosystem.