Yala Brings Cross-Chain Bitcoin Liquidity to Solana

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, May 19th, 2025]

Yala has announced its official launch on the Solana blockchain, marking a key development in its initiative to integrate Bitcoin liquidity into decentralized finance. This launch signifies a strategic expansion aimed at enabling Bitcoin to function beyond its traditional role as a store of value, facilitating its use across DeFi ecosystems.

By operating on Solana, Yala allows BTC holders to engage with one of the industry’s most efficient and high-performance blockchain networks. Solana’s infrastructure is known for its speed and scalability, offering an ideal environment for new decentralized financial applications that utilize Bitcoin liquidity.

This integration allows for:

• Instant, low-fee access to BTC-backed liquidity
• Composability with native Solana DeFi protocols
• Participation in yield-generating strategies tied to both digital and real-world assets

Bitcoin holders can retain their BTC exposure while utilizing decentralized applications, without needing to convert or move out of the Bitcoin economy.

Supported by the Solana Foundation

This collaboration is designed to enhance adoption by:

• Enhancing cross-ecosystem compatibility
• Driving technical integration and developer engagement through dedicated campaigns

The support underscores a mutual goal of bridging Bitcoin liquidity into scalable, cross-chain decentralized infrastructure.

Broader Vision for BTC Utility

The Solana deployment is the initial phase of Yala’s broader cross-chain roadmap. Over the coming weeks, Yala will introduce several initiatives, including liquidity provider incentives, partnerships with Solana-native protocols, and community-driven engagement programs.

Yala’s core objective is to position Bitcoin as a foundational liquidity asset within DeFi. By enabling cross-chain utility, Yala aims to expand the use cases for BTC in areas such as lending, yield generation, and real-world asset markets, while preserving the core principles of Bitcoin’s security and decentralization.

About Yala

Yala is developing a liquidity infrastructure to unlock the underutilized yield potential of Bitcoin across decentralized and real-world finance. Through BTC deposits, users can access flexible liquidity and tap into opportunities across multiple protocols and ecosystems.

For more information, users can visit www.yala.org or follow Yala on X at @yalaorg