Guide

Yala Mainnet: Overview

Yala is a native Bitcoin liquidity protocol that channels BTC into yield opportunities across DeFi and RWAs without giving up ownership of their assets. On Yala Mainnet, users can mint $YU, gain yield through staking or providing liquidity, bridge assets between Ethereum and Solana, and earn rewards by actively engaging

Guide

Yala & Kamino: Earn Auto-Compounded Yield with YU

Yala’s DeFi Marketplace is a unified hub where users can earn real yield and stack Berries across top DeFi protocols. In partnership with Kamino – one of Solana’s leading yield automation platforms – a YU–USDC Liquidity Vault is now live. This vault enables holders of $YU – Yala’s BTC-backed

Updates

Yala Updates: May

May was a turning point for Yala. We launched our mainnet, went live on Solana, introduced the DeFi Marketplace, integrated Kamino and Raydium, and surpassed $1M TVL on Kamino in just 24 hours.

Announcements

Introducing Yala’s DeFi Marketplace: Multiply Your Yield Across Top DeFi Protocols

GM Yetis! Yala just leveled up DeFi.  With Yala mainnet live on Ethereum and $YU expanding to Solana, we’re excited to unveil a major piece of the ecosystem: the Yala DeFi Marketplace, your unified hub to earn real yield and stack Berries* by exploring the best of DeFi protocols.

Announcements

Yala Expands To Solana, Unlocking Cross-Chain Bitcoin Liquidity for DeFi

We're thrilled to announce a major leap forward in our mission to make Bitcoin a cornerstone of global on-chain liquidity: $YU, Yala’s liquidity enabler, is now live on Solana!

Announcements

The Yala Mainnet: Unlocking Bitcoin’s Untapped Yield for DeFi & RWAs

Yala’s mission now takes form on mainnet. Packed with new and exciting yield opportunities for Bitcoin holders, Yala’s vision has come to life.

Updates

Yala Updates: April

April was a month of precision and acceleration. As Bitcoin’s role in DeFi continues to evolve, Yala is at the forefront, transforming idle BTC into a powerful engine for real-world yield generation.

Announcements

Yala RealYield & Plume: Bridging Bitcoin Liquidity to RWA Yields

Yala, a liquidity layer for Bitcoin, is thrilled to unveil its strategic partnership with Plume Network, a pioneering blockchain tailored for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi).

Protocol

Bitcoin & Real World Assets (RWAs): A New Era for BTC Utility

By abstracting complexity and partnering with regulated infrastructure, Yala makes BTC a gateway to decentralized, yield-bearing capital markets. This isn’t just RWAs on Bitcoin. It’s Bitcoin unleashed.

Announcements

Yala x Centrifuge: Unlocking Bitcoin Liquidity with Real-World Assets

Yala partners with Centrifuge, a leading platform for tokenized financial products, to provide users with seamless access to tokenised RWAs.

Announcements

Introducing Yala RealYield: A Bitcoin-Powered Marketplace for Real-World Yields

Presenting Yala RealYield: A structured marketplace that consolidates RWA yields within the Yala ecosystem.

Updates

Yala Updates: March

While markets fluctuate, Yala’s momentum remains unstoppable. From institutional-grade risk frameworks to RWA strategies, March was about laying rails for mainnet launch - the gateway to permissionless Bitcoin liquidity.

Level Up with Yala Testnet V3’s Berry Rewards

Berries continue to serve as the core incentive mechanism in the Yala ecosystem. With Yala Testnet V3 live, we’ve juiced up the rewards system to keep the community thriving. More Berries, new ways to earn, and a slicker experience - here is your guide to stacking Berries in V3.

Protocol

The Modes of Yala: Tailored Yield Options for Every User

Dive into the details of Yala’s Lite Mode, Pro Mode, and Institution Mode, and how Yala ensures safety and flexibility across the road.

Protocol Featured

Introducing Yala Testnet V3

Introducing Yala Testnet V3! The next evolution of Yala brings you enhanced collateral mechanisms, earning opportunities & a more intuitive UX.

Updates

Yala Updates: February

January ignited the engines, but February sent us into hyperdrive, with 1.72 million testnet Yetis and continued protocol upgrades rolling out.

Protocol

The Role and Utility of the $YALA Token

A deep-dive into how the $YALA token functions and why it's so important for the Yala ecosystem.

Updates

Yala Updates: January

January kicked off with strong momentum for Yala, with 1.5 million testnet wallets, significant product advancements, and continued community growth. Despite the volatility in the broader crypto market, we remain committed to long-term building and have reached key milestones.

Protocol

Safeguarding Stability: A Deep Dive into Yala's Liquidation Process

Yala's liquidation process empowers users while safeguarding the protocol whilst managing collateral and debt to protect against volatility. Let's explore how Yala’s liquidation mechanism works, the incentives it provides, and the role of the $YALA token in ensuring a resilient ecosystem.

Protocol

Securing Your Bitcoin: How Yala Ensures Safety for BTC Deposits

In this article, we’ll explore how Yala ensures the safety of BTC deposits across its Lite, Institution, and Pro Modes.

Updates

Yala Updates: December

December marked another exciting chapter and a perfect ending for Yala, with the successful launch of Testnet V2, reaching 1M+ testnet users, festive Xmas community campaigns, and more.

Announcements

Introducing Yala Testnet v2

We’re excited to announce the launch of Yala Testnet v2, the next evolution of the Yala platform!

Updates

Yala Updates: November

November has been transformative for Yala: we successfully completed our Testnet V1, and saw significant community growth through our testing phase.

Protocol

Exploring Liquid Staking with Yala

Join us to explore how liquid staking with Yala works and how it opens up new possibilities for Bitcoin holders to engage in DeFi.

Updates

Yala Updates: October

This October has been nothing short of monumental for Yala. We achieved two major milestones: Successful launch of Testnet V1 and the completion of our seed round fundraising.