Acre, a pioneering Bitcoin platform, revealed today via a X post the successful closure of a $4 million strategic funding round, elevating its valuation to $90 million. The investment underscores growing confidence in Acre’s mission to provide Bitcoin holders with secure, native compounding opportunities while bolstering decentralized networks’ economic security.
Strategic Investment and Vision
The funding round saw participation from prominent investors, including Draper Dragon, Big Brain Holdings, and Orange DAO. Additionally, key angel investors from Threshold Network, Lido, EigenLayer, Wormhole, BoB, Thesis, VVV, and Quantstamp contributed, reflecting a broad spectrum of support from the decentralized finance (DeFi) community. The capital infusion is earmarked to enhance Acre’s ecosystem, support projects building on its platform, and ensure the protocol’s long-term sustainability as it progresses toward mainnet rewards.
“Acre is delivering exactly what the DeFi ecosystem needs—simple, secure solutions that make it easy for holders to put their BTC to work,” said Jakov Buratović, contributor to Lido DAO. “Their focus on user-friendly, Bitcoin-native tools aligns perfectly with my personal mission to support projects that drive real, sustainable growth in decentralized finance.”
Acre is breaking new ground for Bitcoin holders: $4M raised at a $90M FDV, $100M+ TVL, and now open access to its dApp. Acre is the first platform designed to help Bitcoin holders securely compound their BTC while maintaining full control.
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Innovative Bitcoin-Native Compounding
Acre’s platform addresses a significant gap in the market by offering a Bitcoin-in, Bitcoin-out model, simplifying the compounding process for BTC holders. With over $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL), Acre enables users to deposit Bitcoin and engage with its decentralized application (dApp) to earn compounded returns directly in BTC. This approach eliminates the need for intermediaries, allowing users to maintain full control over their assets.
The public launch of Acre’s dApp follows extensive testing and integration with major wallets, ensuring both accessibility and security for users. Key features of the dApp include on-chain transparency, where all transactions are fully visible and verifiable, and the Acre Points Program, designed to foster community involvement and provide users with meaningful engagement opportunities within the ecosystem.
Community Growth and Future Plans
Since the launch of its gated mainnet, Acre’s community has experienced substantial growth, expanding from 6,000 to over 36,000 active members since September 2024. This vibrant community has generated over 8 million engagement points and hosted more than 42 community-led events, highlighting the increasing demand for Bitcoin-native solutions that prioritize user control and transparency.
“This investment reflects both the strength of our community and Acre’s potential to reshape how Bitcoin holders engage with their assets,” said Laura Wallendal, CEO and co-founder of Acre. “With the dApp now open to the world, we’re excited to offer a simple, secure way for Bitcoin holders to compound their BTC without sacrificing financial sovereignty.”
Looking ahead, Acre plans to integrate with Layer 2 networks, decentralized insurance protocols, and other emerging DeFi applications. These developments aim to expand opportunities for Bitcoin holders to participate in decentralized ecosystems while adhering to core principles of financial sovereignty.
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