Yelay, also known as “The Yield Layer,” has officially announced its Q1 2025 roadmap.
From a groundbreaking integration with a popular L1, to the launch of an innovative retail product, to technological advancements making yield more accessible than ever, Yelay is bursting onto the stage this year, reshaping how we think about decentralised finance (DeFi) yields.
DeFAI as the Next Frontier
The future of DeFi is intelligent, and Yelay will be integral to the DeFAI boom.
Our Q1 DeFAI partnerships will establish the foundational infrastructure for artificial intelligent (AI) agents to securely access multi-chain DeFi yields, which opens up unprecedented possibilities for automated yield optimisation.
January
Buckle up because we’re kicking off the year on a strong note. Starting in January 2025, Yelay will bring Ethereum’s robust yield opportunities to one of the largest Layer 1 blockchains in the space.
This integration will enable users of this multi-billion dollar L1 to access the deep liquidity pools of Ethereum’s blue-chip protocols without having to bridge to Etheruem.
So say goodbye to high gas fees and say hello to a significant milestone in cross-chain DeFi accessibility.
The YLAY Rewards Portal Brings Path to Prosperity
January will also see the launch of Yelay’s new rewards portal that offers YLAY token holders four distinct ways to earn. Participants can earn a combination of YLAY tokens, stablecoins, and partner tokens from industry leaders like Morpho, Gearbox, and PERQ to fuel our diverse reward ecosystem.
February
Month two brings even greater excitement for yield and your portfolio.
February introduces the Yield Yeti membership cards, featuring five tiers of enhanced yield opportunities. Top-tier Yetis can access up to 150% additional yield, helping redefine how users interact with DeFi rewards programs.
We’ll have more information dropping soon on these loveable little Yetis, so stay tuned to learn how to snag one for yourself.
PERQ Pod Partnership
In a strategic collaboration, Yelay is joining forces with two major projects in a new PERQ Pod. This innovative structure allows users to earn tokens from all three projects simultaneously through yield generated from ETH or USDC deposits.
Rock Solid Retail Portal
February also marks the debut of Yelay’s brand-new retail concept.
This “buy now, pay never” model leverages yield to facilitate purchases from partner merchants, introducing an entirely new paradigm in DeFi-powered commerce.
It’s like a reward card at an ice cream shop, entirely on-chain.
March
Q1 finishes with a mighty bang, sending yield into the stratosphere. To close it out, we’ll be integrating with a major Layer 2, bringing Ethereum yield to even more significant blockchain ecosystems.
March brings with it Yelay Lite, a streamlined technical stack integrating Ethereum yields seamlessly across major blockchain ecosystems. This development significantly reduces barriers to entry for new chains looking to tap into Ethereum’s yield opportunities.
Looking Ahead
This roadmap is just a taste of what Yelay has in store for the future of DeFi (and DeFAI).
By creating a robust yield infrastructure that bridges multiple chains, empowers AI integration, and enables novel retail applications, Yelay is becoming a cornerstone of tomorrow’s decentralised finance ecosystem.
Stay tuned for specific announcements and launch dates as we enter this exciting new chapter in the Yelay story.
