About Yala

Yala is a Bitcoin-native liquidity protocol that enables Bitcoin holders earn real yield from DeFi and RWAs without giving up ownership of their assets.

Our Name

"Yala" comes from the Sanskrit word for "dwelling" or "resting place" - a fitting name for a protocol that lets your Bitcoin rest productively while earning decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world asset (RWA) yields. Rather than forcing you to move your assets around, Yala creates a stable foundation where your Bitcoin can work for you.

Our Team

We've assembled a team that spans both crypto and traditional finance. Our founders include:

• Former MakerDAO protocol architects who designed some of DeFi's most robust collateral systems

• Ex-Circle engineering leads who managed billions in regulated stablecoin reserves

• Microsoft cloud infrastructure specialists focused on security and scalability

• Capital One derivatives traders who understand RWA markets

This isn't just another DeFi team—we're bridging two worlds that rarely speak to each other.

Our Vision: Create The Bitcoin Yield Standard

Yala's mission is simple: make Bitcoin productive without compromising its sovereignty.

We're creating infrastructure that lets Bitcoin escape its isolation and access the $100+ trillion RWA market safely and sustainably.

Yala is built on three pillars:

1. Secure: Your BTC stays on the Bitcoin blockchain. Yala uses trust-minimized architecture to unlock utility without custody risk.

2. Institutional-Grade Access: Gain exposure to professionally managed RWA yield opportunities, traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors and institutions.

3. Transparent Risk Management: All strategies are backed by verifiable collateral and auditable performance—no black boxes, no surprises.

Yala transforms Bitcoin from a passive asset into an active engine of global on-chain liquidity.