Yala

About Yala

Yala (YU) is a DeFi protocol built to unlock Bitcoin's asset programmability through a modular layered architecture. It addresses Bitcoin's limited scripting capabilities and scalability constraints by introducing over-collateralized BTC-backed liquidity mechanisms and atomic swaps for cross-chain interoperability. Its architecture spans application, consensus, data availability, execution, and settlement layers, enabling complex financial transactions while preserving Bitcoin's core security model. Launched in 2025 on Ethereum, Yala aims to transform Bitcoin from a simple store of value into a foundation for sophisticated yield-generating financial applications within a broader DeFi ecosystem.