Infrared Finance Review: Is Its Berachain Staking Worth Using?

Infrared is a Berachain protocol built around Proof of Liquidity (PoL), Berachain’s system for directing liquidity toward network participants. Its PoL vaults are intended to make participation in that system simpler. The homepage also describes iBERA as a liquid-staking product for BERA and lists iBGT, IR and a swap feature.

The practical appeal is that you can explore staking and PoL-related products in one Berachain-focused app, rather than interacting with each component separately. However, product names alone do not tell you how a particular vault allocates assets, what rewards it may generate, or when you can withdraw. The protocol does not publish a guaranteed return, and rewards can change. Read the current documentation for the specific product you intend to use, including the assets it accepts and the conditions for redeeming any receipt token. Treat any displayed yield as variable, not promised.

Infrared does not publish a complete protocol fee schedule on its homepage, so you cannot compare its total cost from that page alone. Check the documentation and the deposit interface for any vault, staking or withdrawal charges before approving a transaction. A fee shown in an app can also change; review the transaction details in your wallet before confirming.

You should also budget for Berachain network fees when depositing, interacting with a vault or withdrawing. If a liquid token is involved, its market price may differ from the value of the underlying asset, particularly when liquidity is limited or market conditions are stressed. That price difference is separate from any protocol charge. Infrared lists a swap feature, but its pricing and applicable charges are not explained in the homepage description. Compare the final amount and transaction details before using it, and do not assume that a quoted reward outweighs fees or the risks of the underlying position.

A deposit into a DeFi protocol exposes you to smart-contract risk: a flaw or exploit can put deposited assets at risk. Liquid-staking and vault products can add further risks tied to how assets are staked, managed and redeemed. Infrared’s product overview does not establish its custody model or explain the controls that would limit those risks.

No audits are listed for Infrared in the protocol directory used for this review. Infrared does have a Security section and publishes terms and a privacy policy, but those labels alone do not establish an audit, insurance coverage or regulatory approval. The project’s licensing status is not published in the information reviewed here; that does not prove it is unlicensed, but you should not assume regulatory protection. Before depositing, look for current independent audit reports, contract addresses and documentation on upgrade or admin controls. Only risk funds you can afford to lose, and consider making a small test transaction first.

Infrared is built for Berachain, so you need a wallet that supports the network and the assets required by the product you choose. The homepage presents a Deposit flow and lists PoL vaults, iBERA, iBGT, IR and Swap. It does not specify a complete list of supported wallets or describe mobile-app support, so confirm that your wallet can connect to Berachain before you begin.

Start by checking that you are using the official Infrared app and the correct network. Read the documentation for the specific vault or staking product, including what token you receive, whether rewards accrue automatically, and how redemption works. Connect your wallet only after confirming the app and contract details, then review each approval and transaction in your wallet. Begin with a small amount if you decide to proceed. Keep enough of the network’s gas token for future transactions, and save the relevant transaction records so you can track deposits and withdrawals.

Infrared’s main limitation for a cautious depositor is the gap between its product overview and the details you need to assess a deposit. The homepage explains the broad purpose of PoL vaults and iBERA, but does not provide a full fee schedule, clear redemption conditions, a described custody model or audit reports. Those details matter because a liquid-staking token is not the same as cash: its market value, liquidity and redemption path can differ from the underlying asset.

The app is also specific to Berachain, which limits its usefulness if you want to manage assets across several networks. The homepage’s list of products is not enough to determine which vault is right for you or what returns it may produce. Check current product documentation and contract information before depositing, and avoid relying on a token name or advertised yield as proof of safety. If you need extensive public security documentation or clearly stated costs before taking risk, choose a service that publishes those details.