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 with the protocol.
What You Can Do on Yala
Mint $YU: Deposit BTC via MetaMint or convert USDC 1:1 through the Convert feature
- Earn yield: Stake $YU in the Stability Pool, provide liquidity on Uniswap V3, or access third-party strategies via the DeFi Marketplace
- Bridge assets: Use the bridge tool to transfer $YU between Ethereum and Solana
- Track your assets: View and manage all your vaults, positions, and rewards on the Portfolio page
- Earn Points (Berries & Ice Berries): Earn through both on-chain actions and off-chain engagement. Ice Berries are converted into Berries on mainnet and together they determine your airdrop eligibility.
Security & Transparency
Yala is built on 3 foundational pillars:
- Bitcoin-Native Security: BTC never leaves the Bitcoin blockchain, eliminating custodial risk
- Institutional-Grade Yield: Tap into real-world yield opportunities managed by professionals - opportunities that are traditionally gated to institutions or high-net-worth individuals.
- Transparent Risk Management: All strategies are backed by on-chain collateral and auditable performance. No black boxes. No surprises.
Getting Started on Yala Mainnet
- Visit app.yala.org
- Connect your BTC and destination chain wallets
- Use MetaMint to deposit BTC and mint $YU
- Earn yield through the Stability Pool, Farming, or curated strategies in the DeFi Marketplace
Need more guidance? You can always refer to our full documentation here: https://docs.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.