BTC Builders V: Investors Go "All In" on Arch Apps
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đź’° funkybit.fun launches first combined BTC token launchpad + AMM. The app includes fast swaps for OG Runes like Pups, Billion Dollar Cat, and Gizmo, as well as an easy way to launch new Runes through a bonding curve and paired liquidity pool. While Arch is still in testnet, funkybit will integrate with Arch once it's live on mainnet to unlock even greater flexibility and composability.
🏠Arch announces "Arch House" event in Dubai. The leader in Bitcoin DeFi is opening its doors to the community, bringing together the best creators and developers to build the next great apps — email caleb@arch.network to get an invite.
"An entire venture company, DPI Capital, is dedicating millions of dollars in resources toward backing early-stage DeFi projects that enter Arch's first accelerator program, called Keystone."
The word is out, with CoinDesk reporting that @DPIcapital is going "all in" on supporting Arch apps.
DPI is ...
- writing checks as high as $250K for top teams
- backing pillar Bitcoin DeFi protocols on Arch
- helping Arch projects find other investors
Last week, we announced some of the projects that were supported by DPI and others through the inaugural Keystone Cohort Accelerator Program, including Saturn, funkybit, Ordeez, and others.
It's rare for venture firms to dedicate a fund to a single protocol — as CoinDesk reported, such investments are often seen as risky.
DPI chose to back Arch anyway because of its high conviction in Arch apps becoming the leaders in BTC DeFi.
“The Arch unlock allows Bitcoin to compete with Ethereum and Solana in the dApp marketplace while leveraging its unparalleled security, liquidity, and store-of-value properties,” said Brent Fisher, General Partner at DPI Capital.
“For the first time, Bitcoin holders can do more than just hold. They can now natively earn yield, access decentralized financial services, and actively participate in a growing financial ecosystem.”
SNEAK PEEK: Follow our socials for updates on how skilled builders can apply to get similar funding, technical, and distribution support to create the next great Bitcoin app with Arch.
Product Updates:
• Core Infrastructure: Unified local development environment with single compose file deployment, improved WebSocket reliability, and fixed workspace versioning issues across the project.
• Performance Monitoring: Added runtime metrics system and enhanced program cache testing capabilities to improve system observability and reliability.
• In Progress: Work continues on profile management system for improved CLI configuration and deployment, with support for environment variables and wallet customization.
• Under Development: Teams are actively working on RPC method improvements including transaction replay protection, enhanced account retrieval, and comprehensive testing infrastructure.
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