The Good Tech Companies - Acre Launches V2 Platform, Enabling Bitcoin Holders to Earn 14% APY (est.) From Self-Custody

Episode Date: October 29, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/acre-launches-v2-platform-enabling-bitcoin-holders-to-earn-14percent-apy-est-from-self-custody. ... Acre’s first vault, estimated 14% APY, is curated by Re7 Labs. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #Bitcoin, #chainwire, #blockchain-development, #bitcoin-trading, #bitcoin-lending, #crypto-trading, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @chainwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @chainwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Acre is a Bitcoin-first platform that enables BTC holders to compound their coins while maintaining self-custody. Acre’s first vault, estimated 14% APY, is curated by Re7 Labs.

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Starting point is 00:00:00 This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Aker launches V2 platform, enabling Bitcoin holders to earn 14% APY, est. From self-custody by Chainwire. New York, New York, October 29, 2025, Chainwire, by enabling BTC to earn a sustainable yield right from their Bitcoin wallet, Aker sets a new standard Ford centralized, transparent Bitcoin finance. Acre, a Bitcoin first platform that enables BTC holders to compound their coins while maintaining self-custody, today announced the launch of its estimated 14% APY vault, a significant step toward transforming Bitcoin from a passive store of value into a productive
Starting point is 00:00:43 asset. Bitcoin holders can participate directly from their wallets, without the complexity of defy bridging and without sacrificing self-custody. The Acre Security Council vets all strategies, and all rewards are automatically converted back to native Bitcoin, bridging, via TBT, rebalancing, and reinvesting gains are all handled automatically onchained by the protocol. This approach not only empowers users boot also brings vital liquidity to protocols and builders reimagining finance built around Bitcoin. Key features include self-custodial, users retain full control of their BTC at all times. Sustainable rewards. Acre vaults, employ time-tested, on-chain yield sources.
Starting point is 00:01:27 BTC rewards only. All rewards are paid directly in Bitcoin, no exposure to unfamiliar tokens or chains. Auto-compounding. Acre automatically reinvests BTC earnings for maximum growth. Acre's first vault, estimated 14% APY, is curated by Re7 Labs, with vault infrastructure provided by Midas, two trusted leaders in Defy Automation and Vault Management. Previously only available to institutions and high net worth individuals, the strategy includes a portfolio of time-tested techniques, liquidity provision, options, L2 staking, with Re7's industry
Starting point is 00:02:04 best approach to risk management. Each acre vault must meet strict risk management criteria and undergo review and approval by the Acre Security Council, ensuring robust oversight and transparency. The Council includes executives and members from Lido, Anagram, Ledger Prime, and Threshold. More information can be found in the Acre deployment policy. Greater than, today, Bitcoin holders are forced to choose between giving up control to a greater than custodian or navigating all the complexity of defy, bridging, vault rotation, greater than rebalancing, and selling off altcoins often for barely 1% in yield, said greater than Laura Wallendell, CEO of Acre.
Starting point is 00:02:44 Greater than, Aker removes that trade-off by providing a secure, transparent way to earn greater than compounding yield on BTC, without the custodial risk or typical defy greater than complexity. Greater than, the team at Acre has taken a comprehensive approach to building a yield greater than platform rooted in transparency, risk management, and strong governance, said greater than Yvgeny Goghberg, founder and CIO at Re7 Capital. Together, we're advancing greater than institutional defy infrastructure, with this launch marking a key step on greater than Ethereum Maynett and expanding access to BTC yields within Defi. Greater Than Acre has taken a collaborative approach, giving BTC holders access to greater than potential earning opportunities while
Starting point is 00:03:28 maintaining strong transparency and greater than operational safeguards, Dennis Dinklemeyer, CEO of Midas. Responsible greater than partnerships like this are key to building user confidence and supporting the greater than growth of on-chain financial products. According to recent research, 73% of Bitcoin holders are interested in earning yield, but more than 40% would allocate less than 20% of their holdings to BTCFI products due to concerns around trust and complexity. Aker directly addresses this gap by combining transparent on-chain infrastructure with oversight through the Aker Security Council. About ACRE Aker as a Bitcoin-first platform that helps BTC holders compound their Bitcoin while maintaining full control of their assets. By connecting Bitcoin
Starting point is 00:04:12 TOT decentralized protocols like lending, insurance, and Bitcoin Layer 2 networks, Aker 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 Fold, Casa, Thesis, and TBTC, and supported by leaders at Lido, eigenlayer, Midas, and Re7, Aker brings over a decade of Bitcoin expertise with a focus on simplicity and transparency. To learn more about how Aker is compounding Bitcoin. Users can V-I-T-H-T-T-P-P-S-Aker.5. Contact senior PR manager Wahaj conceratonin-Wahaj at serotonin.cahton.caughts story was published as a press release by Chainwire under Hackernoon Business Blogging Program. Do your own research before making any
Starting point is 00:04:58 financial decision. Thank you for listening to this Hackernoon story, read by artificial intelligence. Visit Hackernoon.com to read, write, learn and publish.

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