The platform features full control of Bitcoin assets, on-chain transaction transparency, and an Acre Points Program to engage the community.

The dApp simplifies participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) for Bitcoin holders, emphasizing self-sovereignty and transparency while allowing users to deposit BTC and engage in a rewards ecosystem.

Laura Wallendal, CEO of Acre, emphasized that the dApp empowers users to compound their BTC without sacrificing financial sovereignty.

Co-founder and CEO Laura Wallendal confirmed that Acre's recent funding round, which closed in February 2025, was structured as a simple agreement for future equity (SAFE) with a token warrant.

Acre, a bitcoin staking platform, launched its decentralized application (dApp) on February 21, 2025, boasting over $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) and marking itself as the first platform focused on Bitcoin compounding.

Since its gated mainnet launch in July 2024, Acre has accumulated 1,028 BTC in user deposits, valued at over $100 million, and is poised for significant growth as it opens to the public.

Acre's deposits are secured through tBTC, a decentralized custodian, with the underlying BTC held in a 51-of-100 multisig operated by decentralized nodes.

Since its gated mainnet launch, Acre's community has grown from 6,000 to over 36,000 active members, reflecting a strong demand for Bitcoin-focused DeFi solutions.

The Acre team, currently consisting of eight core members, aims to expand across operations, engineering, and marketing as it integrates with more protocols.

The funding round raised $4 million at a $90 million valuation, attracting participation from notable investors including Draper Dragon, Big Brain Holdings, and Orange DAO.

Future developments for Acre include integrations with Layer 2 networks and decentralized insurance protocols to enhance user opportunities in DeFi.

Acre is focused on long-term, community-driven solutions rather than chasing inflated TVLs or unsustainable growth.