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. It further made the public launch of its decentralized application (dapp) to provide a seamless way for its users to compound their BTC holdings.

Though AcreBTC began offering Bitcoin staking services on July 25, 2024, it was doing so through a partnership with Xverse that allowed users to stake their BTC directly from the Bitcoin mainnet via the Xverse wallet. Now the launch of its own dApp will expand access to its Bitcoin-native compounding services.

The $4 million investment underscores the growing confidence in Acre’s mission to provide Bitcoin holders with secure, native compounding opportunities while bolstering decentralized networks’ economic security.

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 set to be utilised for enhancing Acre’s ecosystem, supporting projects building on its platform, and ensuring 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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— AcreBTC (@AcreBTC) February 20, 2025

What it means for BTC Holders

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 will now enable its 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.

Further, with the received funding, Acre aims to enhance such Bitcoin-native compounding features so that BTC staking can be made more accessible. It also further aims to integrate additional decentralized insurance for protection of users’ funds while working on its protocol security.

Does it signal growth for Bitcoin Compounding?

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.

By connecting Bitcoin to decentralized protocols like lending, insurance, and Bitcoin layer 2 networks, Acre creates a seamless way for users to compound their Bitcoin without complexity or the risk from centralized custodians.

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.

Thus, the launch of Acre’s dApp can make BTC compounding easier, safer, and more rewarding, while reducing reliance on centralized services. This can also attract more BTC holders to staking, further integrating Bitcoin into the DeFi landscape

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