Acre Raises $4M at $90M Valuation, Unlocking Bitcoin-Native Compounding for BTC Holders
Dover, Delaware, February 21st, 2025, Chainwire
With its Bitcoin-in, Bitcoin-out model, Acre simplifies compounding for BTC holders while empowering decentralized networks with economic security.
Acre, the first Bitcoin platform for compounding BTC, announced today the un-gating of its decentralized application (dApp) alongside a $4 million strategic funding round at a $90M fully diluted valuation. With over $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL), Acre is the first platform designed to help Bitcoin holders securely compound their BTC while maintaining full control.
The launch of Acre’s dApp gives Bitcoin holders a simple, Bitcoin-native way to participate in decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities. This funding round highlights growing confidence in Acre’s mission to bring economic security to decentralized networks while upholding Bitcoin’s core principles of self-sovereignty and transparency.
Strategic Funding to Fuel Growth and Ecosystem Expansion
Acre’s $4 million strategic round includes participation from Draper Dragon, Big Brain Holdings, and Orange DAO, along with 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.
“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, Master of DeFi is the right way “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. We’re excited to support a platform that’s making a meaningful impact.”
“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. Acre is about empowering users with full control while ensuring their Bitcoin actively contributes to the success of the broader ecosystem.”
Acre’s dApp: Secure, Bitcoin-Native Compounding Without Complexity
With the public launch of the Acre dApp, users can now easily deposit BTC and engage with the platform’s rewards ecosystem. The dApp has undergone extensive testing and integrates with three major wallets to ensure both accessibility and security. Acre’s Bitcoin-in, Bitcoin-out model simplifies the process while compounding directly in BTC.
Key Features of the Acre dApp:
- Full Control of Assets: Users retain full control over their Bitcoin while engaging with Acre, with no reliance on centralized custodians.
- Onchain Transparency: All transactions are fully visible and verifiable on-chain—no black boxes or hidden mechanisms.
- Acre Points Program: Designed to foster community involvement and give users meaningful ways to engage within the Acre ecosystem.
Traction and Community
Since launching its gated mainnet, Acre has grown to over $100 million in BTC TVL. The platform’s community has expanded from 6,000 to over 36,000 active members since September 2024, generating over 8 million engagement points and hosting more than 42 community-led events. This growth reflects increasing demand for Bitcoin-native solutions that prioritize user control and transparency.
“Bitcoin is the original DeFi, and Acre empowers BTC holders to participate in decentralized opportunities without needing to learn new chains or compromise on security,” Wallendal added. “It’s all Bitcoin—sweet, simple, and sovereign.”
The Right Time for Bitcoin-Native Compounding
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. Unlike projects that chase inflated TVLs or unsustainable growth, Acre is focused on building long-term, community-driven solutions.
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. These developments will expand opportunities for Bitcoin holders to participate in decentralized ecosystems while maintaining the core principles of financial sovereignty.
About Acre
Acre is a Bitcoin-first platform that helps BTC holders compound their Bitcoin while maintaining full control of their assets. 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.
Founded by the team behind projects like Thesis, Fold, and tBTC, and supported by the team members of economic security leaders Lido, Eigenlayer, and Wormhole, Acre brings over a decade of Bitcoin expertise with a focus on simplicity and transparency. To learn more about how Acre is compounding Bitcoin, users can visit https://acre.fi.