DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) Partners with Hylo to Enhance Yield Strategies
BOCA RATON, FL, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV), recognized as the first public company with a treasury strategy focused on accumulating and compounding Solana (SOL), has announced a strategic partnership with Hylo, a leading DeFi protocol native to Solana. This collaboration aims to amplify on-chain yield across the Company’s digital asset treasury while participating in Hylo’s innovative points incentive program.
Strategic Deployment of Digital Assets
Through this partnership, DeFi Development Corp. intends to allocate select assets into Hylo's yield-enhancing products, which are engineered to optimize returns using capital-efficient, on-chain mechanisms specific to the Solana ecosystem. The Company anticipates accruing Hylo points alongside earning yield generated by the protocol, providing additional growth potential.
Hylo's transparent architecture facilitates scalable returns, catering to sophisticated users eager to maximize their yield opportunities and leverage trading prospects within the Solana DeFi framework.
Leadership Insights on the Partnership
Joseph Onorati, Chief Executive Officer of DeFi Development Corp., remarked, “This partnership with Hylo aligns directly with our strategy of actively compounding SOL and related assets through high-quality, Solana native yield opportunities. Participation in Hylo’s points program provides additional optionality and exposure to emerging incentive structures across the Solana ecosystem.”
Future Capital Allocation and Value Creation
The proceeds from this asset deployment will support various financial strategies within the Company’s capital allocation framework. This includes:
- Funding operating expenses
- Supporting further accumulation of SOL
- Potential stock repurchases
By directing enhanced on-chain yield towards growth initiatives and shareholder-aligned activities, DeFi Development Corp. aims to strengthen long-term value creation while maintaining financial discipline.
Engaging with the Hylo Community
Market participants looking to explore Hylo's offerings can join through DFDV’s referral link, thus advancing the Company’s mission to accumulate SOL and increase its strategic position in the market. By engaging through the link, users can access Hylo’s yield and points program and further support DFDV's Solana-centric strategy. The referral link is available here: Hylo Referral Link.
Background on DeFi Development Corp.
DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has crafted a treasury policy that prioritizes SOL within its treasury reserves. This policy allows the Company to provide investors with direct exposure to SOL while actively engaging in Solana's growing ecosystem. Beyond holding and staking SOL, DeFi Development Corp. operates its validator infrastructure, generating returns from delegated stakes.
As a player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, the Company continues to identify innovative strategies to leverage the expanding application layer of Solana.
About Hylo
Hylo has emerged as a premier DeFi protocol on Solana, achieving remarkable growth by scaling from zero to $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) within just four months, and currently producing over $6 million in annualized fees. The protocol’s innovative yield-generating products, such as xSOL, hyUSD, and hyloSOL, are specifically designed for capital efficiency and targeted yield generation.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains "forward-looking statements" in accordance with the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, concerning anticipated outcomes, financial prospects, and strategic initiatives. Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and dependent on various risks and market conditions. Please refer to the Company's most recent reports filed with the SEC for detailed risk factors.
Contact Information
For investor inquiries: ir@defidevcorp.com
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