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April 22, 2025 – Arch Network, a Bitcoin-native application platform, announced today that it has secured $13 million in Series A funding led by Pantera Capital. This investment will fuel the development and launch of the Arch Virtual Machine, enabling developers to build and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) directly on the Bitcoin blockchain without relying on bridges. This round brings Arch Network’s total funding to $20 million, following a $7 million seed round in May 2024.
Arch Network aims to unlock the full potential of Bitcoin's $1.3 trillion market cap by bringing programmability and smart contract functionality to the base layer. Unlike Layer-2 solutions or metaprotocols, Arch eliminates the need for bridges, which can introduce security risks and fragment liquidity. By leveraging the efficiency of Solana and combining it with Bitcoin's security and liquidity, Arch provides a robust platform for building a new generation of Bitcoin-native dApps.
“If it requires bridging, it’s not Bitcoin-native," said A representative at Arch Network. "Arch is a bridgeless execution platform that empowers developers to build directly on Bitcoin, maximizing security and liquidity while unlocking exciting new use cases from DeFi to DAOs."
The Arch Virtual Machine, powered by a specialized decentralized verifier network, enables trustless spot swaps and decentralized smart contract execution directly from users' wallets. This innovative approach significantly improves the user experience, liquidity, and security of programmability on Bitcoin.
Arch Network is actively building its developer community and offers incentives for projects building on its testnet and initial mainnet launch. Developers interested in exploring the platform and contributing to the growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem are encouraged to join the Arch Network community.
Key Highlights:
- $13 Million Series A: Arch Network secures $13 million in Series A funding led by Pantera Capital.
- Bridgeless Bitcoin Applications: Arch Network enables the development of dApps directly on the Bitcoin blockchain without bridges.
- Arch Virtual Machine: Launch of the Arch Virtual Machine will empower developers to build and deploy Bitcoin-native dApps.
- Bitcoin Focus: Arch Network leverages Bitcoin's security and liquidity while introducing smart contract functionality.
- Developer Community: Arch Network is actively fostering a vibrant developer community and offering incentives for building on the platform.
About Arch Network:
Arch Network is a Bitcoin-native application platform that brings programmability and smart contract functionality directly to the Bitcoin base layer. By eliminating the need for bridges, Arch Network unlocks the full potential of Bitcoin's liquidity and security, enabling developers to build a new generation of dApps. For more information, visit https://www.arch.network/.
About Pantera Capital:
Pantera Capital is a leading investment firm focused on blockchain technology and digital assets. For more information, visit https://panteracapital.com/
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