UAE's Resolv Labs Raises $10M Seed for Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Protocol
UAE-based Resolv Labs has announced the closing of a USD $10 million seed funding round to expand its innovative yield-bearing stablecoin protocol, known as Resolv. The round signifies strong investor confidence in the platform's approach to generating stable returns within the volatile crypto market.
Bringing Stable Yields to Stablecoins
The Resolv protocol focuses on providing a delta-neutral yield strategy for holders of its USR stablecoin, which is pegged at $1 USD. This strategy aims to generate stable returns derived from cryptocurrency markets while minimizing direct exposure to price fluctuations, offering a potentially safer yield source within DeFi.
Structured Finance Inspiration & Risk Tranches
According to founder and CEO Ivan Kozlov, the protocol draws inspiration from structured finance tools in traditional markets. It divides risk into two distinct layers (tranches):
USR Layer: Represents the stablecoin holders, offering lower risk with stable, albeit lower, returns.
RLP "Insurance Layer": This token layer absorbs higher risk and has a variable price, acting as a buffer for the USR layer.
Kozlov explained this model attempts to provide more dependable yields without compromising the core principles of decentralization.
$10M Seed Funding & Expansion Plans
The $10 million seed round was co-led by Cyber.Fund and Maven11. Significant participation also came from:
Coinbase Ventures
SCB Limited
Arrington Capital
Animoca Ventures
Gumi Cryptos
NoLimit Holdings
Robot Ventures
Other undisclosed investors.
Resolv Labs plans to use the new capital to:
Expand its yield sources to include Bitcoin-based strategies.
Deepen integration with institutional digital asset managers.
Expand the Resolv protocol onto new blockchain networks to reach a wider audience.
Rapid Growth & Market Dynamics
Since its launch in September 2024, the Resolv protocol experienced rapid growth, with Assets Under Management (AUM) reportedly exceeding $600 million during the market upswing following the US presidential election (according to DefiLlama data cited in the article). However, reflecting the dynamic nature of crypto markets, the Total Value Locked (TVL) decreased to around $450 million in April 2025 as market conditions slowed and yields compressed.
About Resolv Labs
Resolv Labs is a UAE-based company developing the Resolv protocol. The protocol aims to offer stable, delta-neutral yield opportunities through its USR stablecoin by utilizing structured finance principles adapted for the DeFi space. The company is led by founder and CEO Ivan Kozlov.
Looking Ahead
With fresh $10 million in seed funding and backing from prominent crypto VCs, Resolv Labs is positioned to enhance its yield strategies and expand its reach. The integration of Bitcoin-based strategies and deeper ties with institutional players could further solidify its position in the competitive yield-bearing stablecoin market, offering users alternative ways to generate returns in DeFi while managing risk.
Source: Jawlah