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 liquidity asset – to deploy their assets into Kamino and start earning auto-compounded yields, enhanced by additional incentives provided by Yala.

What Is Kamino?

Kamino is a DeFi protocol on Solana that combines lending, liquidity provision, and leverage into a unified product suite. Its core offering is a set of automated liquidity vaults that allow users to earn fees and rewards – without manual rebalancing or active management.

When you deposit two tokens into a Kamino vault, the protocol opens a liquidity position on a concentrated liquidity market maker (CLMM) DEX, such as Raydium. The vault then earns yields from that position – including trading fees, external LP incentives, and Kamino-native rewards – which Kamino automatically harvests and reinvests on-chain multiple times per day.

In short: you deposit, Kamino handles the strategy – from swaps to range management and yield compounding.

Put Your $YU to Work

With an intuitive UX, protocol-specific incentives, and cross-chain composability, the Yala Marketplace makes it effortless to deploy $YU across DeFi ecosystems.

By navigating from Yala Marketplace to Kamino, you can deposit $YU and USDC into the YU-USDC liquidity vault to:

• Auto-reinvest earnings for maximized yield
• Track real-time APY and manage your position anytime
• Earn Berries  – with up to 4x multipliers

And the best part?  As part of this collaboration, a total of 40,000 $YU will be distributed as incentives for the YU–USDC liquidity pool – the more you deposit and the longer you stay, the more you earn.

Start Earning in 3 Steps

Getting started is simple. Just follow these 3 steps:

Step 1: Go to Kamino

Visit app.kamino.finance and connect your Solana wallet (e.g. Phantom).

Step 2: Find the YU-USDC Vault and Enter Your Amount

• Click “Liquidity” in the top navigation. Locate YU/USDC and click “Deposit.”
• Enter the amount of $YU and USDC you want to deposit – Kamino will auto-balance the pair.

Step 3: Approve and Deposit

Approve token transfer for USDC and $YU, then confirm your deposit.

Once complete, your position starts earning automatically.

You can monitor everything under “My Position” – including your deposit amount, real-time APY, and total value locked.

All rewards (trading fees + vault incentives) are auto-compounded into your position.

For a more detailed walkthrough, see our full guide: https://docs.yala.org/user-guide-mainnet/earn#defi-marketplace 

More to Earn. More to Come.

With Yala Marketplace, everything you need to grow your real yield is in one place – smarter strategies, better rewards, zero guesswork.

We’re building a future where your Bitcoin and $YU work for you – across ecosystems, without complexity or friction.

More leading protocol integrations are coming – with even more ways to earn Berries.

And it’s all just getting started. 

👉 Try it now on the Yala DeFi Marketplace

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Yala is a native Bitcoin liquidity protocol that channels BTC into yield opportunities across DeFi and RWAs. 

Bitcoin holders unlock capital through self-custodial, liquidation-free borrowing by minting $YU, a BTC-backed liquidity asset. In this process, they pay a stability fee directly to $YU depositors, effectively exchanging BTC-backed exposure for portable, capital-efficient liquidity and access to yield without giving up ownership.

Yala’s SmartVault module manages system risk and ensures efficient yield distribution.

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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. 

Yala is no longer a testnet experiment, it’s a live liquidity engine. Uniquely designed to activate Bitcoin across DeFi and RWAs.

In This Update:

• Mainnet + Ecosystem Expansion
• Protocol Developments
• Community Momentum
• What’s Next

Mainnet + Ecosystem Expansion

Mainnet Launch

Yala’s mission now takes shape on mainnet, unlocking yield opportunities for Bitcoin holders. Following months of iteration, and the resounding success of Testnet V3: 1.58 million testnet BTC staked, $61.69 billion in $YU minted, and 3.68 million users onboarded, we officially launched on May 16, 2025.

Mainnet launch stats:

• 301 BTC Staked
• $18.83M Total YU Minted

Users can now mint $YU by collateralizing native BTC, swap it 1:1 with USDC, and earn real yield via Farming and Stability Pool.

$YU Live on Solana 

$YU has gone cross-chain. We now live on Solana, bringing secure, overcollateralized, BTC-backed liquidity into one of the fastest, most scalable DeFi ecosystems.

Bitcoin holders can mint $YU and deploy it natively on Solana, unlocking fast, low-cost yield opportunities while retaining full Bitcoin exposure.

DeFi Marketplace Launch

Alongside the mainnet, Yala introduced the DeFi Marketplace, a unified hub where users can earn real yield and stack Berries across leading protocols like Raydium and Kamino. 

Featuring an intuitive UX, protocol-specific incentives, and cross-chain composability, the Marketplace enables seamless multi-ecosystem strategies, with Berries bonus multipliers (4x, 6x or more) rewarding early adopters.

Whether you’re farming, lending, or staking, the Marketplace makes it seamless to deploy $YU across ecosystems. More top protocols are on the way, expanding utility across ecosystems.

Explore the Marketplace → app.yala.org/defi-marketplace 

Yield in Action

Just 24 hours after launch, the YU/USDC pool on Kamino hit $1 million TVL, offering a 44% APY enhanced by a 40,000 $YU incentive allocation. These early results highlight strong demand for BTC-native liquidity and growing relevance of $YU across chains.

Yala RealYield Meets Plume Network

To power the next wave of Bitcoin-native yield, Yala partnered with Plume Network, the first EVM-compatible blockchain purpose-built for RWAfi.

Via Yala RealYield, our curated RWA marketplace launched in April. Bitcoin holders can access tokenized fixed-income instruments such as the U.S. Treasuries, corporate bonds, and private credit, all offering BTC-backed yields with transparent terms on APY, duration and risk. Meanwhile, Plume gains access to BTC capital to fuel its ecosystem of over 180 RWA projects.

This is more than yield, this collaboration channels Bitcoin’s deep liquidity into stable, yield-generating assets.

Yala Protocol Developments

Mainnet is just the beginning. Our product and engineering teams are building for scale:

Institutional Infrastructure & Security

We’ve made strong progress on Institution Mode, focusing on secure cold wallet integration. Large clients will soon be able to manage assets safely via multi-signature and PSWSH custody solutions, paving the way for robust institutional adoption and flexible custody setups.

Cross-Chain & Liquidity Infrastructure

• Liquidity Expansion:  $YU liquidity pools have grown on both Ethereum and Solana, adding considerable depth on Uniswap V3 and Raydium respectively, further enhancing trading depth and capital efficiency.
• LST Collateral Support: Initial development has begun to enable liquid staking tokens (LST) as collateral for minting $YU. This feature will broaden collateral options for both retail and institutional users, with potential integration into Institution Mode.
• Native BTC Bridging Development: Following the successful bridging of YBTC to Solana, development efforts continue on bridging native BTC directly to Solana, underscoring our commitment to enabling multi-chain Bitcoin liquidity.
• Wallet Integrations: The integration of Binance Wallet for Ethereum is nearly complete, providing users with more wallet options. Additionally, WalletConnect is now live for both BTC and Solana wallets, making multi-chain access easier and more secure.

Incentives & User Experience

• Website Redesign: A full revamp  of the Yala website is underway, aiming to provide a cleaner, more intuitive interface that reflects our growing ecosystem. 
• Token Economics Design: Our token economics model is in development, with a focus on creating a balanced framework that aligns incentives and drives long-term user engagement.

Community Momentum

Bitcoin Liquidity X Space: Centrifuge

In our recent chat with Jereon, the CTO of Centrifuge, we explored tokenized RWAs, chain abstraction, and how Yala activates Bitcoin for RWA yield. 

IRL Presence: New York & Las Vegas 

At Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas and Solana Accelerate NYC, Yala made waves.

• Bitcoin 2025: We met with instant recognition at our booth, introducing our protocol to tens of thousands and making BTCFi a conversation starter.
• Solana Accelerate NYC: We joined the builders shaping the future of Soalana DeFi, both at the main events and our co-hosted side event SVM Summit with Solayer. The energy was palpable and the mission clear: bring BTC liquidity to Solana’s vibrant ecosystem.

What’s Next

In June, we’re doubling down on product, partnerships, and incentives.

We’re broadening $YU’s ecosystem presence by integrating with leading DeFi protocols like Pendle and more. At the same time, we will finalize and launch the Pendle Points system, a gamified incentive layer designed to reward early adopters and drive long-term growth within the Yala ecosystem.

We’re starting development on dedicated NFT and token airdrop pages to enhance community engagement and streamline access to special rewards, helping build a stronger and more connected Yeti community.

In addition, we’ll focus on enhancing the RWA marketplace for seamless access to tokenized fixed-income products and exploring new quantitative yield strategies to diversify and optimize $YU earnings, all supporting our long-term goal of unlocking Bitcoin liquidity.

Mainnet is here. $YU is earning. Bitcoin is working.

Start your journey today: app/yala.org

Join the Yala Community

Yala is a native Bitcoin liquidity protocol that channels BTC into yield opportunities across DeFi and RWAs. 

Bitcoin holders unlock capital through self-custodial, liquidation-free borrowing by minting $YU, a BTC-backed liquidity asset. In this process, they pay a stability fee directly to $YU depositors, effectively exchanging BTC-backed exposure for portable, capital-efficient liquidity and access to yield without giving up ownership.

Yala’s SmartVault module manages system risk and ensures efficient yield distribution.

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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.

Whether you’re farming future yield,  providing liquidity, or borrowing and lending with $YU, every move in the Marketplace earns you yields and Berries^*, with multipliers that boost rewards beyond the base rate of 0.05 Berries^* per $YU per hour.

Start earning in the Yala DeFi Marketplace: https://app.yala.org/defi-marketplace

For walkthroughs, guides, and FAQs, visit: https://docs.yala.org/user-guide-mainnet/earn#defi-marketplace 

Here’s how you can dive into the Yala DeFi marketplace and start growing your portfolio today!

Why Yala’s DeFi Marketplace?

Think of it as a mission control for yield. Directly inside the Yala dApp, you can now interact with top-tier DeFi protocols on Solana (Raydium and Kamino) using $YU, earning Berries^* for every on-chain action.

With seamless integrations, an intuitive UI, and protocol-specific incentives, the DeFi Marketplace is your gateway to:

• Real yield from trading fees and vault rewards
• Cross-chain access between Ethereum and Solana
• Extra Berries^* through protocol multipliers (4x, 6x and more)
• Composable strategies across ecosystems

Supported by our partnerships and deep integrations with leading DeFi protocols, Yala is turning Bitcoin into a dynamic source of liquidity across DeFi ecosystems, delivering unmatched opportunities for our community.

Explore Top Protocols in the Marketplace

1. Raydium: High-Speed Liquidity on Solana

Raydium brings lightning-fast liquidity provision to the YU/USDC pool on Solana. 

Provide YU/USDC liquidity via a Solana wallet to earn LP rewards, trading fees, and high Berries^* multipliers - all at Solana speed and cost.

2. Kamino: Auto-Reinvested Yields on Solana

Kamino optimizes your yield by auto-compounding rewards in the YU/USDC vault on Solana(Raydium CLMM). 

Deposit $YU or USDC into the vault and Kamino will:

• Auto-reinvest earnings for maximized yield 
• Track APY, harvest, or withdraw anytime 
• Earn Berries^* with multipliers

In addition, receive additional $YU rewards when depositing directly into the Kamino vault.

What’s Next?

The Yala DeFi Marketplace is just the beginning of our mission to redefine Bitcoin’s role in DeFi. 

We’re actively expanding integrations with more DeFi protocols to increase the utility of $YU and YBTC across new ecosystems. Expect targeted incentives (Berries^*) from Yala to reward LPs and early adopters, alongside community campaigns for which you can earn Ice Berries^* through off-chain engagement.

Ready to earn real yield and stack Berries^*? 

👉 Launch the DeFi Marketplace: https://app.yala.org/defi-marketplace

Let’s unlock Bitcoin untapped yield, across chains, protocols and possibilities!

Stay tuned with our Twitter for more updates as we roll out new features and partnerships to make Yala the ultimate DeFi Hub for Bitcoin liquidity.

(*) Berries and Ice Berries serve as the foundation for future reward distributions, including potential airdrops.

Join the Yala Community

Yala is a native Bitcoin liquidity protocol that channels BTC into yield opportunities across DeFi and RWAs. 

Bitcoin holders unlock capital through self-custodial, liquidation-free borrowing by minting $YU, a BTC-backed liquidity asset. In this process, they pay a stability fee directly to $YU depositors, effectively exchanging BTC-backed exposure for portable, capital-efficient liquidity and access to yield without giving up ownership.

Yala’s SmartVault module manages system risk and ensures efficient yield distribution.

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Gm Yetis! 

We are 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!

This marks a significant milestone in Yala’s product evolution, bringing secure, overcollateralized BTC-backed liquidity into Solana’s high-performance DeFi ecosystem. For the first time, BTC holders can mint $YU and deploy it natively on Solana, accessing fast, low-cost yield opportunities while retaining Bitcoin exposure.

Why This Matters

Solana’s unmatched scalability and thriving DeFi ecosystem make it an ideal launchpad for cross-chain Bitcoin liquidity. With $YU on Solana, users gain:

• Instant, low-fee access to BTC-backed stablecoins
• Seamless integration with Solana-native protocols
• New pathways to real yield across digital and real-world assets

This is a critical step in realizing Yala’s vision: turning Bitcoin from a passive store of value into an active source of liquidity across chains and markets.

Powered by a Strategic Collaboration

To support this expansion, Yala has received a support from the Solana Foundation, designed to:

• Accelerate adoption of $YU on Solana
• Seed liquidity pools and deepen market depth
• Drive composability with leading DeFi protocols in the Solana ecosystem

We’re grateful to the Solana Foundation for their support in helping us expand Bitcoin’s utility across one of the fastest-growing DeFi ecosystems in the world.

What’s Next

With this launch, we’ll be rolling out a suite of initiatives including:

• Targeted liquidity incentives for LPs and traders
• Integrations with top Solana-native protocols
• Ecosystem campaigns to reward early adopters and contributors

Yala’s integration into Solana marks the beginning of a cross-chain future for BTC utility. We can’t wait to show you what’s coming this summer — and we’ll see many of you at Solana Accelerate!

To stay updated on upcoming liquidity initiatives and community programs, follow Yala on Twitter.

About Yala

Yala is building a liquidity layer to unlock Bitcoin’s untapped yield across DeFi and RWAs. Users can deposit BTC and access seamless liquidity, enabling efficient capital movement and yield opportunities across ecosystems, chains, and protocols.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here – the Yala Mainnet is now live.

After months of momentum through V1, V2, and the incredible success of Testnet V3, Yala’s mission now takes form on mainnet. Packed with upgraded collateral mechanisms, earning opportunities and a smoother UX, we’re thrilled to bring Yala’s vision to life.

At Yala, we are building a liquidity layer to unlock Bitcoin’s untapped yield across DeFi and RWAs. Users can deposit BTC and access seamless liquidity, and manage your portfolio and earn yields across chains, ecosystems and protocols, all from a sleek, user-friendly interface.

Whether you’ve been with us through the testnets or are joining us now, Yala Mainnet opens the door to on-chain Bitcoin yield, secure stablecoin generation and DeFi-native rewards.

To get started with Yala Mainnet, visit: app.yala.org

For walkthroughs, guides & FAQs, visit: docs.yala.org

Here what’s new on the Yala mainnet 👇

Yala Mainnet: Overview

Yala Mainnet is loaded with powerful features to supercharge your Bitcoin DeFi and RWA experience:

1. MetaMint $YU

Stake BTC → Mint $YU using wrapped YBTC as collateral and transform your Bitcoin into seamless liquidity at ease. You’ll need a minimum of 2,000 $YU per vault (including a 200 $YU liquidation cost reserve), ensuring your collateral ratio stays safe. Manage it all seamlessly through the dApp and watch your BTC unlock new opportunities.

2. One-Click, Zero-Slippage USDC ↔ $YU Conversion

Use your USDC to obtain $YU at a 1:1 ratio with zero slippage. No complicated fees, no hassle—just seamless conversions to keep your capital moving efficiently. First-time users will need to approve USDC spending, and then you’re good to go! 

3. Farming & Stability Pool for Yield Generation

Earn real yields by participating in Yala’s earning modules. Provide liquidity via Uniswap V3 to stack swap fees and extra Berries through the Farming function, or deposit $YU into the Stability Pool function to earn liquidation gains and token rewards. It’s all about putting your assets to earn safely while supporting the Yala ecosystem.  

4. Automated Liquidation Engine

Under-collateralized vaults are liquidated automatically via the liquidation engine and the liquidation gains in collateral format (including liquidation penalty fee) will be distributed to Stability Pool, ensuring protocol health. This mechanism keeps Yala robust, protecting users while rewarding Stability Pool participants with decent earnings.

5. Dynamic Portfolio Dashboard

Track, manage, and optimize your assets when bridging in and out. Monitor positions, mint more $YU, repay debt, or close vaults—all while viewing live data on vault health (collateral ratio, liquidation price, and debt) and historical activity in the Portfolio section.  

6. Modern, Intuitive UX 

Yala Mainnet is designed with you in mind. A new “Get Started” page helps onboard first-timers. Vault management tools now include enhanced risk indicators, and the liquidation display gives a clear breakdown of events in your transaction history.

Yala Earn: Real Yield for Real Users

Yala Mainnet is all about rewarding active users. The 'Yala Earn' modules are live, offering multiple ways to generate yield and stack rewards. Here’s how you can get started:

Farming via Uniswap V3

Become a liquidity provider and earn swap fees plus Berries:

• Pair assets like $YU/USDC or WBTC/YBTC on UniSwap V3 with a 0.01% fee tier.
• Set your custom price range within 1%.
• Provide liquidity to earn swap fees.
• Stake LP NFT positions on Yala to earn extra Berries.

Only active Uniswap V3 LPs within 0.01% fee tier are eligible for Berries rewards.

Need to adjust your position? Simply withdraw from Uniswap, tweak your range, and restake - it’s that easy!

Stability Pool

Stake $YU in the Stability Pool to support the ecosystem and earn rewards:

• Absorb Liquidations: Your $YU helps cover liquidated vaults, keeping the system stable.
• Earn Liquidation Gains: Get rewarded in YBTC when liquidation occurs, based on your pool share.
• Collect Token Rewards: Earn $YU token rewards, updated every 30 seconds, proportional to your stake.

You can deposit more $YU, withdraw at any time, or claim your rewards with a few clicks. Check your activity in the Stability Pool History tab.

Note: Your staked $YU may decrease during liquidations, but the YBTC gains you earn often offset this - making it a win-win!

Mainnet Berries: Overview

Earning Berries

Berries are Yala’s way of rewarding your on-chain activity. The more you participate, the more Berries you earn - and the more rewards you’ll unlock over time.

Here’s how you can stack them:

Rewards are live now and calculated continuously. Stay tuned for more ways to earn Berries!

For most on-chain activities, Berries start accruing after 24 hours (except for holding $YU, which accrues immediately.)

Berries vs Ice Berries

With Mainnet, we’re also introducing the Ice Berries - bonus points for off-chain participation and community engagement.

Here’s the breakdown:

Ice Berries are not immediately redeemable. They will be converted to Berries during the token airdrops, based on a preset conversion rate.

Maximize both to climb the leaderboard and boost your future rewards! Check your progress on the BerryBoard page.

Guide: docs.yala.org/user-guide-mainnet/berries-rule-yalas-reward-system

What’s Next?

Yala’s mainnet launch is just the beginning of our journey to unlock Bitcoin’s yield potential across DeFi and RWAs. 

Staking, minting, and earning are live; various more earning products will come soon for both Pro mode and Lite mode; and exciting updates like NFT integrations are on the horizon.

We’re committed to continuously improving Yala, adding new features, and listening to your feedback to make Yala the ultimate liquidity layer for Bitcoin.

Join the Yala Community

Yala is building a liquidity layer to unlock Bitcoin’s untapped yield across DeFi and RWAs. Users can deposit BTC and access seamless liquidity, enabling efficient capital movement and yield opportunities across ecosystems, chains, and protocols.

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