Acre, a Bitcoin-first platform, announced the launch of its V2 platform on October 29, 2025, enabling BTC holders to earn an estimated 14% APY while maintaining full self-custody of their assets. This initiative transforms Bitcoin from a passive store of value into a productive asset, allowing users to participate directly from their wallets without the complexity of DeFi bridging or sacrificing control.
Key features include self-custodial access, where users retain control of their BTC at all times; sustainable rewards from time-tested onchain yield sources; BTC-only rewards, with all earnings paid in native Bitcoin and no exposure to unfamiliar tokens; and auto-compounding, which automatically reinvests gains for maximum growth. The platform uses tBTC for bridging and handles rebalancing and reinvesting automatically onchain.
The first vault, curated by Re7 Labs with infrastructure from Midas, employs strategies like liquidity provision, options, and L2 staking, previously accessible only to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. All strategies undergo rigorous review by the Acre Security Council, which includes executives from Lido, Anagram, LedgerPrime, and Threshold, ensuring robust oversight and transparency.
Laura Wallendal, CEO of Acre, stated, "Acre removes the tradeoff by providing a secure, transparent way to earn compounding yield on BTC, without custodial risk or typical DeFi complexity." Evgeny Gokhberg of Re7 Capital highlighted the platform's focus on transparency and risk management, while Dennis Dinkelmeyer of Midas emphasized its collaborative approach. Recent research shows that 73% of Bitcoin holders are interested in earning yield, but over 40% allocate less than 20% of holdings due to trust and complexity concerns, which Acre aims to address.
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