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.
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.