"Bitcoin Platform Acre Raises $4M, Launches dApp for Secure Compounding"

Acre, a pioneering Bitcoin platform, has raised $4 million in a strategic funding round, valuing the company at $90 million. The funding comes as Acre launches its decentralized application (dApp), enabling Bitcoin holders to securely compound their BTC while maintaining full control. With over $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL), Acre is the first platform of its kind, designed to empower Bitcoin holders and strengthen decentralized networks.

The funding round was led by Draper Dragon, Big Brain Holdings, and Orange DAO, with participation from key angel investors from Threshold Network, Lido, EigenLayer, Wormhole, BoB, Thesis, VVV, and Quantstamp. The new capital will be used to strengthen Acre's ecosystem, support projects building on the platform, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the protocol as it moves toward mainnet rewards.

Jakov Buratović, a contributor to Lido DAO, praised Acre's focus on user-friendly, Bitcoin-native tools, stating, "Acre is delivering exactly what the DeFi ecosystem needs—simple, secure solutions that make it easy for holders to put their BTC to work."

Laura Wallendal, CEO and co-founder of Acre, expressed her excitement about the dApp's launch and the investment, saying, "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. Acre is about empowering users with full control while ensuring their Bitcoin actively contributes to the success of the broader ecosystem."

The Acre dApp offers a secure, Bitcoin-native compounding solution without complexity. Key features include full control of assets, onchain transparency, and an Acre Points Program designed to foster community involvement. Since launching its gated mainnet, Acre has grown to over $100 million in BTC TVL and expanded its community to over 36,000 active members.

As Bitcoin's role in decentralized finance continues to evolve, Acre is positioned to serve the growing number of retail users seeking transparent, secure ways to compound their BTC. With the dApp now open to the public, Acre is preparing for future integrations with Layer 2 networks, decentralized insurance protocols, and other emerging DeFi applications, expanding opportunities for Bitcoin holders to participate