BGT: Governance & Incentive Token for Berachain
Discover how BGT enables governance participation, validator boosting, and fee?sharing through Berachain’s innovative design.
What is BGT?
BGT (Bera Governance Token) is the non?transferable governance token on Berachain, earned only through on?chain liquidity contributions and staking in reward vaults.
Core Functions
- Earned via PoL: Users earn BGT by depositing liquidity in whitelisted dApps and staking receipt tokens in reward vaults.
- Governance Power: BGT holders vote directly or delegate to influence protocol decisions and validator incentives.
- Validator Boosting: Delegated BGT increases a validator’s rewards, with fees shared back to delegators.
- Redeemable: BGT can be burned to mint BERA at a 1:1 ratio, integrating governance with economic utility.
Ecosystem Integration
BGT Station allows users to track vault rewards, delegate, redeem, and monitor incentives. Its non?transferability ensures governance remains tied to active participation.
Proof?of?Liquidity Role
BGT is a key piece in Berachain’s PoL model—rewarding both liquidity providers and validators, aligning network health with economic activity.
Frequently Asked Questions about BGT
How do I earn BGT?
By providing liquidity in specified dApps and staking in reward vaults to receive BGT rewards.
Can I trade BGT?
No, BGT is non?transferable and cannot be bought or sold—it’s earned through activity.
What are validator boosts?
Delegated BGT increases validator rewards; protocol fees are shared with delegators.
Can BGT be converted to BERA?
Yes, BGT can be burned at a 1:1 rate to mint BERA.
Where do I manage BGT?
Use platforms like BGT Station to track, delegate, claim, and redeem tokens.
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