Berachain has initiated the Boyco unlock event, allowing users to retrieve their liquidity provider (LP) tokens and claim rewards starting at 8:30 PM (UTC+8) on May 6, 2025. This unlock involves a total release of 10 million BERA tokens, representing approximately $2 billion in rewards entering the market. Current trading data shows BERA priced at $2.86, with 2.49 million short positions versus 925,000 long positions on the Hyperliquid exchange. This unlock is the last scheduled release for the next nine months. The protocol is considering changes to its Proof of Liquidity (POL) mechanism to incentivize not only total value locked (TVL) but also user activity. Various vaults and yield opportunities are available post-unlock, including Wasabi's 104% APY BERA vaults and Bearn's yBERA yield product, which is positioned as a preferred option for staking BERA tokens after the unlock. Users have reported that claiming and withdrawing assets from Boyco involves multiple transactions, including approvals and cross-chain transfers, which might be complex for less experienced users. However, some contracts allow direct exits with zero fees, providing a streamlined withdrawal process.