The wait is over for one of the most anticipated projects in the Berachain ecosystem. MEXC is officially listing Infrared Finance (IR), bringing the liquidity hub of the Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) network directly to global traders.
Mark your calendars: Trading for the IR/USDT pair officially opens on December 17, 2025, at 20:00 (UTC+8).
In this guide, we will dive deep into why Infrared Finance is a game-changer for Berachain, the utility of the IR coin, and a step-by-step guide on how to prepare for the listing on MEXC.
What is Infrared Finance (IR)?
To understand the value of IR coin, you first need to understand the unique problem it solves within the Berachain network.
Berachain utilizes a novel consensus mechanism called Proof of Liquidity (PoL). Its governance token, BGT, is “Soulbound”—meaning it cannot be transferred, bought, or sold. It can only be earned by providing liquidity. This creates a dilemma: users earn BGT but cannot easily monetize it or use it in other DeFi applications.
Infrared Finance is the solution. It introduces iBGT (Liquid BGT).
- The Mechanism: Users deposit their liquidity into Infrared Vaults.
- The Reward: Infrared earns the BGT on behalf of the user and issues iBGT in return.
- The Benefit: Unlike BGT, iBGT is liquid, transferable, and tradable.
In this ecosystem, IR coin serves as the governance and utility token that captures the value of the entire protocol.
Tokenomics: What is the Utility of IR Coin?
Investing in a new project requires understanding its “Real Yield” and utility. The IR coin is designed to empower holders in several ways:
- Governance Power (sIR): Holders can stake their IR coins to receive sIR. This grants voting rights on protocol updates and fee structures.
- Protocol Fees: A portion of the fees generated by the Infrared protocol (from iBGT usage and validator rewards) is often directed back to the ecosystem, aligning incentives with holders.
- Incentive Management: IR holders can influence emission weights, effectively directing liquidity to specific pools within the Berachain ecosystem.
Why is IR Coin Trending? (Market Analysis)
The hype surrounding IR coin isn’t just noise; it stems from solid fundamentals:
- Binance Labs Backing: Infrared Finance received strategic investment from Binance Labs, a strong indicator of project legitimacy and long-term potential.
- First-Mover Advantage: As the primary “Liquid Staking” solution for Berachain, Infrared aims to capture the majority of BGT market share, similar to how Lido dominates Ethereum staking.
- High Community Interest: The “Berachain Cult” is one of the most active communities in crypto, driving significant organic traffic to the Infrared launch.
How to Trade IR Coin on MEXC (Listing Schedule)
MEXC is thrilled to be one of the first platforms to list IR, providing our users with early access to premium assets.
Listing Details
- Trading Pair: IR/USDT
- Deposit: Opened (Check Wallets page)
- Trading Opens: December 17, 2025, at 20:00 (UTC+8)
- Withdrawal: Opens December 18, 2025, at 20:00 (UTC+8)
Step-by-Step Guide to Buy IR
- Prepare Your Account: Log in to your MEXC account. If you don’t have one, sign up now to be ready for the opening bell.
- Deposit USDT: Ensure you have USDT in your Spot Wallet before trading starts.
- Find the Pair:
- Go to the Spot Trading page.
- Search for “IR” in the search bar.
- Place Your Order:
- Once the countdown ends at 20:00 (UTC+8), trading will go live.
- Use a Limit Order to set your desired buy price, or a Market Order to buy immediately at the best available price.
Pro Tip: New listings can be volatile. We recommend depositing USDT in advance so you don’t miss the opening volatility due to network congestion.
Risk Warning & Trustworthiness
While the potential of Infrared Finance is significant, we adhere to E-E-A-T principles to ensure transparency:
- Volatility: Newly listed tokens like IR can experience massive price swings in the first few hours of trading.
- Smart Contract Risk: Although audited, DeFi protocols always carry inherent technical risks.
- DYOR: Always Do Your Own Research before investing.
Conclusion
Infrared Finance is shaping up to be a cornerstone of the Berachain DeFi landscape, and the IR listing on MEXC is your opportunity to participate early.
Don’t miss the launch! Set your alarm for Dec 17, 20:00 (UTC+8), log in to MEXC, and get ready to trade IR/USDT.
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