As Core Chain marks its first Mainnet anniversary, it’s time to look back at the long journey and the milestones that were achieved. In just a year, Core Chain has transformed a vision into a dynamic, influential and strong force in the blockchain space.
The First Move: Mainnet Launch
The launch of Core Chain mainnet was the first moment. It marked the official entry in the blockchain world and set the stage for a series of innovative developments and community growth.
Access for All: Token Airdrop
The token airdrop was a huge event, as it was one of the largest airdrops in crypto. Not only has it expanded our reach and solidified our presence in the community, but it was also a step towards making CORE accessible for all, decentralizing the supply.
Bridging Networks: Core Bridge with LayerZero
The partnership with LayerZero for the Core Bridge allowed for interconnectivity within blockchain, showcasing Core Chain’s commitment to seamless integration and user experience. The bridge was also updated during the first year.
Building Core: Multiple Projects on the Chain
The increasing number of projects choosing to build on Core Chain highlighted its robustness and adaptability, attracting a diverse range of developers and innovators. The first blocks of the Core ecosystem were set.
Events: First Core Hackathon, Eth Denver, Token 2049, and much more
Core Chain’s presence in major and well-known events like Eth Denver, EthCC, Permissionless, Eth Lisbon — with the first Core Hackathon, Token2049, and NFT NYC allowed engagement with the community, sharing insights, and also learning from different industry leaders.
Engaging the Community: First AMA and NFT drops
The first Core DAO AMA and the launch of Core Origins NFTs and Limited OG NFTs were about engaging directly with the Coretoshis community, sharing insights into Core Chain’s vision, and offering unique rewards. Only the first of many activities that followed.
Growing Stronger: 2M+ Coretoshis
Major Integrations and Partners
During the first year, several major integrations took place with well-known players like Sushiswap, DappRadar, Pyth Network, Safepal, Ankr, and Request Finance who have broadened Core Chain’s capabilities and network.
Enhancing User Experience: Network Upgrades
Core Chain network upgrade focused on enhancing the token experience, showcasing Core’s dedication to continuous improvement and user satisfaction. The staking experience was enhanced along with other great improvements.
A New Era: Rebranding, Mandarin Community and Ambassador Program
Core Chain’s rebranding marked a new beginning, it showed how Core Chain was evolving and set the pace for a new era of growth and community engagement. With the launch of the Ambassador program and a Mandarin community, the time was now for expanding outreach and strengthening brand identity.
Expansion and Funding: $200M Ecosystem Fund
A $200 million ecosystem fund along with MEXC & Bitget propelled Core Chain into new markets and gave a boost to all Core builders — a statement for new developments and innovation.
Community Engagement: Meme Contest and T-Shirt Designs
Engaging events like the Meme Contest and the T-Shirt Design competition kept the Coretoshis engaged and highlighted different creative skills — always rewarding the best ones.
Setting the Roadmap: Bitcoin and Liquid Staking
Core Chain’s focus on the upcoming Bitcoin roadmap and the launch of Liquid Staking in January 2024 set the tone for the future — a commitment to innovation.
Democratic Process: First Governance Proposal
The first DAO governance proposal marked a significant step towards a more involved community and decentralized decision-making.
As Core Chain moves into its second year, the commitment to innovation, community engagement, and pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology remains.
Join Core Chain and let’s build the future together — one milestone at a time.
Core Chain’s Commitment
Core is a Bitcoin-powered blockchain unlocking EMV-Compatible BTCfi beginning with the first ever implementation of Non-Custodial BTC Staking and the world’s first yield bearing BTC ETP. Core is the most Bitcoin-aligned EVM blockchain with ~55% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to the network’s security and over 4,800 BTC natively staked in exchange for unlocking Bitcoin utility and rewards. This breakthrough has amassed millions of Core adopters - over 19M unique addresses and 260M transactions since its mainnet launch in January 2023.
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