Rev+ announced. BitFi went live. Houdini Swap integrated. DApp revenue up 200%+.

From gaming launches to CeDeFi integrations, the past two weeks have delivered milestone after milestone for Core. With privacy bridges opening access from 100+ chains, developer growth hitting 600% YoY, and a game-changing revenue-sharing model announced, Core's H2 roadmap is in motion.

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The Defiant featured Core as one of the top 5 innovators leading the next digital wave in their "From Bitcoin Yields to AI Marketplaces" article. The piece highlighted Core's Self-Custodial Bitcoin Staking, where holders can timelock BTC and earn 4-6% APY while preserving Bitcoin's security.

Core processed 11M transactions in the last 30 days, ranking #1 among all Bitcoin-powered blockchains according to Bitcoin Ecosystem data.

Core debuted in Electric Capital's Developer Report as the fastest-growing chain across all ecosystems, with 250+ devs as of June 2025 and 600% YoY growth in full-time developers. Core also ranks #2 in BTCfi total dev count.

DappRadar reports Core dApps hit $76.5M volume in the past week, with BitFLUX and Akka Finance contributing over 87% through their active trading competitions. Transaction count up 5.74% to 1.01M.

Core introduced Rev+, the first protocol-level revenue-sharing mechanism that provides ongoing incentives to developers, stablecoin issuers, and DAOs. Projects earn a share of gas fees based on activity metrics like transaction volume and address engagement. As Cointelegraph reported, this makes Core the first chain where builders are revenue-aligned and stablecoins have native monetization.

BitFi launched on Core bringing hybrid CeDeFi Bitcoin yield to the ecosystem. Users can now earn 5-8% APY on BTC while staying liquid through bfBTC - backed by institutional custody, powered by delta-neutral strategies, and paid in real BTC returns.

Core integrated with Houdini Swap, enabling users to bridge assets from over 100 chains privately without wallet exposure or KYC. With 150,000+ users, 620,000+ transactions, and $1.7B in volume, Houdini brings proven privacy infrastructure.

SF Legends is now live on Core, bringing AAA gaming with on-chain weapon trading and real ownership. Players can gear up, unlock weapons, and trade assets directly on Core's infrastructure.

Blockdaemon is now running a validator on Core, strengthening network security and bringing institutional-grade infrastructure to the BTCfi ecosystem. As they noted: "Core turns idle BTC into productive, yield-generating capital - fueling a Bitcoin-native DeFi ecosystem."

Dual Staking tier requirements updated: Satoshi Tier (34,000:1 CORE to BTC), Super Tier (12,750:1), and Boost Tier (4,250:1). These changes took effect July 14, 2025.

BitGo, one of the leading custodians behind lstBTC, became an executive member of Bitcoin for Corporations - the leading alliance dedicated to preparing executives to integrate Bitcoin into their long-term corporate strategy. This strengthens institutional confidence in Core's Bitcoin yield infrastructure.

Core hosted "The Path to Institutional Adoption" workshop featuring Brendon Sedo (Core Initial Contributor) and Demo Skalkotos (Chief DeFi & Protocols Officer, Blockdaemon). The session unpacked what makes projects truly institution-ready as Web3 enters its institutional phase.

Core's Initial Contributor Rich Rines joined Bonnie Blockchain and David Lin TV for deep dives on Bitcoin's evolution. Key topics covered: staking and lending unlocking Bitcoin's next phase, institutional adoption accelerating, and how Core enables yield without principal risk.

Bridge privately to Core through Houdini Swap and earn 30,000 Sparks. Sign up through the Ignition portal and swap into Core to qualify.

BitFi is now live on Ignition with a 3x daily Sparks multiplier. Stake BTC, mint bfBTC, and earn 5-8% APY plus boosted Sparks rewards. The more bfBTC you hold, the more yield + Sparks you earn.

Akka Finance continues offering one of the highest Sparks multipliers at 50x for trading. Akka Finance boosted rewards from 2,000 to 3,000 $CORE to celebrate their most active traders. Users have already stacked 5 billion Sparks through the platform.

SF Legends from Myth Games hit Epic Games and soared past 34k daily active users, making it a top 25 Web3 game according to DappRadar. This FPS features NFT skins and multiplayer tactical action - delivering what many were waiting for. Gaming on Core continues to thrive.

Colend is offering ~16% APY on both USDC and USDT markets with no permit needed. Users can bridge via Stargate Finance or Core and start earning immediately.

BITS announced their partnership with Core Ventures, highlighting that "powering Bitcoin yield requires the right foundation." Core and Maple Finance’s lstBTC are well-positioned to be that foundation for BITS and more Bitcoin-focused financial protocols.

With 800,000+ BTC now held by treasury companies and institutional demand growing, Core is positioned to benefit from this massive market.

Core offers something for every type of Bitcoin holder: conservative investors can use Self-Custodial Staking to timelock BTC with no principal risk, yield-focused users can boost returns through Dual Staking by pairing BTC with CORE, and active traders can access 125+ dApps for lending, borrowing, LP, and perps trading.