Yala

    What is Yala?

    Yala is an innovative project in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, focusing on creating a Bitcoin-backed, yield-earning stablecoin called YU. The project aims to bridge the gap between Bitcoin’s value storage capabilities and the flexibility of stablecoins in the DeFi ecosystem. Yala’s core offering, the $YU stablecoin, allows users to mint stablecoins by depositing Bitcoin, leveraging the security and value of BTC while providing the stability needed for various DeFi applications.

    At the heart of Yala’s technology is MetaMint, a cross-chain protocol that enables the instant conversion of native BTC into stablecoins on EVM-compatible chains. This eliminates the need for intermediate wrapping, significantly simplifying the user experience. The project has garnered significant attention in the crypto community, raising $8 million in a funding round led by prominent investors such as Polychain Capital and Ethereal Ventures.

    Yala Airdrop Details

    The Yala Season 1 airdrop checker is now live. A total of 34,000,000 $YALA tokens (3.4%) have been allocated for this airdrop. The snapshot for the Season 1 $YALA token airdrop was taken on July 8, 2025. Eligible holders of Ethereum, Solana wallets, and X accounts can claim their tokens during the Claim Window. Any unclaimed airdrops will be automatically reallocated to future airdrops.

    Latest Update: YALA Season 1 Airdrop Checker Goes Live

    The YALA Season 1 airdrop checker is now available, allowing users to verify their eligibility and claim their $YALA tokens.

    How to Check and Claim

    1. Visit the claim page to check your eligibility status
    2. Connect your Ethereum wallet, Solana wallet, and X (Twitter) account
    3. If eligible, claim your $YALA tokens during the claim window
    4. Note that unclaimed airdrops will be automatically reallocated to future seasons

    Claim Window Timeline

    • Opens: Token Generation Event (TGE) day
    • Duration: 1 month from TGE
    • Important: Unclaimed tokens after this period will be redistributed to future airdrops

    Season 1 Distribution Breakdown

    Total Allocation: 34,000,000 $YALA (3.4% of total supply)

    The distribution is allocated as follows:

    • Mainnet Berries earners: 30,000,000 $YALA
    • Mainnet Ice Berries earners: 618,180 $YALA
    • Testnet Berries earners: 321,820 $YALA
    • Yeti Footprints community members: 3,000,000 $YALA
    • Yala Bonus Rewards Pool: 60,000 $YALA

    Eligibility Requirements

    The snapshot for Season 1 was taken on July 8th, 2025 and includes contributions from:

    • Mainnet Berries activities
    • Mainnet Ice Berries activities (including 5x Berries and 16x Referral bonuses for 1-Month Strategy participants)
    • Testnet Berries participation
    • Yeti Footprints Program membership
    • Early supporters eligible for Yala Bonus Rewards Pool

    Users who missed Season 1 eligibility can participate in the upcoming Season 2 airdrop program.

    How to Farm Yala Airdrop Rewards Season 1 (Ended)

    Setting Up Your Wallets

    1. Install the Unisat wallet extension for Bitcoin transactions and a compatible EVM wallet like Rabby for Ethereum-based interactions
    2. Fund your Unisat wallet with BTC (you can purchase BTC on Binance and withdraw to your Unisat wallet)
    3. Visit Yala’s official website and connect both wallets
    4. Ensure you have some ETH on mainnet in your EVM wallet for gas fees

    Earning Berries Through On-Chain Activities

    Method 1: Deposit BTC and Stake YU
    1. Click on the green Bitcoin icon in the top right corner of Yala’s interface
    2. Deposit your BTC to receive YBTC (wrapped Bitcoin on Yala)
    3. Navigate to the “Convert” function to swap USDC for YU tokens
    4. Alternatively, go to the MetaMint YU page to mint YU directly with USDC
    5. Stake your YU in the Stability Pool to earn rewards at a rate of 0.15 Berries per YU deposited per hour
    Method 2: Open Collateralized Positions
    1. Use your YBTC as collateral to open positions
    2. This activity earns you 0.05 Berries per USD value per hour
    3. Go to the “Positions” tab and follow the instructions to set your collateral ratio
    Method 3: Mint YU via MetaMint
    1. Navigate to the MetaMint section on Yala
    2. Use your YBTC to mint YU tokens
    3. Earn 0.6 Berries per YU minted per hour
    Method 4: Hold YU in Your Wallet
    1. Simply hold YU tokens in your connected wallet
    2. Earn 0.1 Berries per YU per hour without any additional action required
    Method 5: Provide Liquidity to AMMs
    1. Visit Uniswap V3 and connect your wallet
    2. Supply liquidity for the $YU/USDC or WBTC/YBTC pairs
    3. Set a 0.01% fee tier (this is important for eligibility)
    4. Configure your price range within 1% for optimal rewards
    5. Stake your LP NFT positions on Yala’s “Earn > Farming” page
    6. Earn 0.2 Berries per YU per hour plus standard swap fees
    Method 6: Interact with RateX
    1. Visit the RateX platform.
    2. Supply $YU LP to fuel RateX’s yield trading markets and earn trading fees, embedded yield, and LP incentives.
    3. PT-YU enables users to earn a fixed $YU yield by holding the newly acquired PT until the stated maturity date.
    4. Providing $YU liquidity on Solana and buying Yield Tokens also earns you Berries with a 6x multiplier, Yala’s native reward system that amplifies your yield farming participation, plus 5x RateX points, additional incentives within the RateX ecosystem.

    Earning Ice Berries Through Off-Chain Activities

    Initial Setup
    1. Complete a one-time wallet connection on Yala’s platform to earn 10 Ice Berries
    Social Engagement
    1. Follow Yala on Twitter to earn 10 Ice Berries (one-time reward)
    2. Engage with Yala’s Twitter posts:
      • Like or retweet posts to earn 1 Ice Berry per interaction
      • Maximum of 10 Ice Berries per day for each action type
    Daily Activities
    1. Check in daily on the Yala platform to earn 1 Ice Berry per day
    2. Submit feedback (minimum 30 words with a screenshot) to earn 10 Ice Berries per submission (maximum 5 per day)
    Referral Program
    1. Generate your unique referral link from your Yala dashboard
    2. Share your link with friends and crypto communities
    3. Earn 8% of the Berries your referrals generate through Vault openings or YU minting
    4. For example, if your referral earns 100 Berries per hour through MetaMinting YU, you receive 8 Ice Berries per hour
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    Max. Participants

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