YieldBasis (YB) token sale details

Last updated: Dec 5, 2025

Kraken is excited to announce support for the YieldBasis (YB) token sale.

YieldBasis is a DeFi protocol that uses leveraged liquidity and Curve’s crvUSD to boost yields for BTC and ETH holders while aiming to eliminate impermanent loss.

Here’s some important information to get started (TL;DR):

 

  • •

    Sale Start Date: October 1st at 14:00 UTC

  • •

    Tokens offered in the sale on Kraken: 1.25% of total supply (~$2.5 million total)

  • •

    Total supply: 1,000,000,000 YB

  • •

    Fully diluted valuation (FDV): $200 million

  • •

    Price per token: $0.20 (fixed)

  • •

    Minimum purchase: $10

  • •

    Maximum purchase: Each client can purchase up to $10,000 worth of YB during the sale.

  • •

    Lock-up/vesting period: None, tokens tradable once listed on Kraken (separate announcement will be made)

  • •

    Restrictions: Not available to clients in the US, Canada, or Australia

FAQ

YB is the native token of YieldBasis. YieldBasis is a DeFi protocol that uses leveraged liquidity and Curve’s crvUSD to boost yields for BTC and ETH holders while aiming to eliminate impermanent loss.

A token sale gives you early access to promising projects before they list on Kraken and other exchanges.

The sale begins on October 1st at 14:00 UTC.

The YB token sale is available on Kraken.com and the Kraken App (not available on Kraken Pro or the Kraken Pro app). It is open to all eligible Kraken users except residents of the US, Canada, and Australia.

USD, EUR, GBP and selected stablecoins: USDG, USDT, and USDC.

Each client can purchase up to $10,000 worth of YB during the sale. 

Minimum purchase: $10.

  • •

    Ticker: YB

  • •

    Total supply: 1,000,000,000 YB (fixed supply)

  • •

    Public sale allocation: 1.25% of total supply (~$2.5 million total)

  • •

    FDV: $200 million

  • •

    Price per token: $0.20 (fixed)

Yes. Successful purchases are fully allocated.

Yes. You need a verified personal Kraken account, or a Business account if you are a business.

Yes. A 0.5% (50bp) fee applies. 

Note: Kraken+ subscribers can participate with no fees.

The sale ends immediately once all available tokens are sold, it’s first come, first served.

No. Once YB is listed on Kraken, you can sell, convert, or withdraw your tokens with no penalty. A separate announcement will be made about the listing.

Useful links

Right to Withdraw: If you are a retail client, resident in the UK or the EEA, you have the right to withdraw from participation in any Kraken Launch early token sale without incurring any fees or costs. The right to withdraw begins on the date you submit your order and expires 14 days after that date or, if earlier, the end of the sale window. For more information please see Kraken Launch Terms at www.kraken.com/legal. To exercise your right to withdraw, please contact us via Kraken Support.

Need more help?