Arch Labs has secured $13 million in Series A funding from Pantera Capital to develop ArchVM, aiming to enable smart contracts on Bitcoin by summer 2025.

This project will introduce programmable multi-signature capabilities and composability features, enhancing decentralized applications directly on the Bitcoin network.

Led by CEO Matt Mudano, Arch Labs envisions building a permissionless financial system using Bitcoin's blockchain for increased usability and security.

The recent funding will facilitate technological advancements in decentralized finance (DeFi) amidst rising regulatory scrutiny.

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