Arch Network has partnered with DPI Capital to support early-stage projects within the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem. DPI Capital is committed to investing in the development of key protocols that will function on the Arch network, seeking to challenge Ethereum’s dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi). After successfully raising $7 million for its initial launch, Arch Labs is now focused on funding smaller protocols through its accelerator program, Keystone. Brent Fisher, a general partner at DPI, emphasized the significance of developing essential projects, such as borrowing and lending platforms and decentralized exchanges. The partnership reflects a strategic focus that diverges from DPI's previous broader investment approach across Ethereum, with Fisher expressing a strong belief in Arch's potential to outperform it. Arch’s self-custody model and integration with Bitcoin's value add to its appeal, as institutional investors seek avenues for deploying their assets. DPI will provide funding of up to $250,000 to promising teams within the Keystone accelerator, aiming to build a thriving Bitcoin-centric DeFi landscape.

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