Arch is a bridgeless execution platform that enables the deployment of smart contract-like programs directly on the Bitcoin base layer, eliminating the risks associated with liquidity fragmentation and bridging. By providing a specialized Virtual Machine and Decentralized Verifier Network, Arch enhances programmability on Bitcoin, facilitating trustless transactions and decentralized applications without compromising security.
Funding
$7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current methods for deploying smart contract-like programs on Bitcoin often involve bridging, which introduces risks related to liquidity fragmentation and reliance on centralized entities. These approaches can compromise the security and trustless nature of Bitcoin transactions.
Solution
Arch provides a bridgeless execution platform that enables developers to deploy interoperable smart contract-like programs directly on the Bitcoin base layer. By utilizing a specialized Virtual Machine and Decentralized Verifier Network, Arch enhances Bitcoin's programmability without the need for bridging. This approach facilitates trustless transactions and decentralized application development, leveraging the full liquidity of the Bitcoin blockchain while maintaining its security properties.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes Web3 developers looking to build decentralized applications (dApps) on Bitcoin, as well as DeFi and DAO projects seeking to leverage Bitcoin's liquidity and security.
Features
- Bridgeless deployment of smart contract-like programs on the Bitcoin Layer 1
- Specialized Virtual Machine optimized for Bitcoin's architecture
- Decentralized Verifier Network ensuring trustless execution
- Support for UTXO program invocation, decoupled states, and parallel execution
- Atomic execution of state changes and asset transfers
- Compatibility with Ordinals, BRC-20s, and Runes
- TypeScript SDK for rapid dApp integration
- Incentivized testnet program for developers