Bitcoin is famously the most finite asset, largely thanks to its halving schedule, which reduces miner block rewards by half approximately every four years. However, this significant reduction in emissions presents challenges. Miners, who are essential to securing the Bitcoin network, are facing diminishing incentives. Before the introduction of Core, there weren’t viable solutions to counteract these rapidly declining rewards that didn’t negatively impact Bitcoin (like adding tail emissions to change the 21M total supply). Transaction fees rarely exceed 10% of the block rewards, and due to Bitcoin’s deliberate scalability limitations, the network cannot sustainably handle the volume of transactions required while remaining economically viable for most users.

For Bitcoin to reach its full potential, it requires two key elements:

Bitcoin has the budget to secure that future. Over $1.2 trillion in Bitcoin value remains passively untapped. It just requires a new entrant to fully unlock its utility both for the usage of the Bitcoin asset and the security of the Bitcoin network.

Core began as a self-funded project focused on supporting its early community. When it launched its mainnet in January 2023, Core adopted a fair launch model that emphasized equitable token distribution and community involvement. The introduction of Satoshi Plus redefined Bitcoin mining by adding a second block reward, increasing miner participation, with over 55% of Bitcoin's hash power now securing the Core blockchain within a year.

In April, Core launched the first non-custodial Bitcoin staking protocol, setting a new standard for Bitcoin. This positioned Core as a leader in Bitcoin staking, with over 5,200 BTC staked since April 2024. Core is advancing EVM-compatible BTCfi with its non-custodial Bitcoin staking, offering sustainable yield on the Bitcoin blockchain; This is the first opportunity to earn yield native to Bitcoin.

Core is here to solve this problem by becoming the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) layer for Bitcoin, leading BTCfi.

Core’s mission is to unlock Bitcoin’s full potential, serving as the utility layer for Bitcoin finance. It begins by enabling faster, cheaper, and higher throughput transactions. But Core doesn’t stop at transaction speed. By integrating features like Non-Custodial Bitcoin Staking, NFTs, and a range of DeFi protocols, Core is host to an end-to-end BTCfi ecosystem that allows users to engage in a broader range of activities without compromising on security or decentralization.

Imagine a world where Bitcoin is the primary economic asset, and Bitcoin economic activity can flow seamlessly through Core’s scalable and secure rails. In this future, Bitcoin miners are not only secure but also sustainably yield-bearing, thanks to Core’s Bitcoin staking and rewards paid to miners delegating Bitcoin hash power to help secure the Core network. Core serves as the digital oil that facilitates the efficient transfer and scaling of Bitcoin, ultimately unlocking its $1.2 trillion+ potential.

Core’s innovative approach is anchored in several key components:

As the Bitcoin staking scene heats up with new contenders, Core contributors have been rolling out tech to redefine Bitcoin’s role as both an asset and a transaction rail. With innovations like the first non-custodial Bitcoin staking and a dual staking model, Core is stepping up as a leader in Bitcoin staking and BTC finance, boosting Bitcoin’s utility in the process.

The future of Bitcoin finance will be built on Core. No other platform offers the same level of Bitcoin-alignment, trust, and engagement. Where will liquid Bitcoin staking and Bitcoin re-staking live? On Core, the only platform with truly non-custodial Bitcoin staking. Where will miners turn when their block rewards decline? Core, the only Delegated Proof of Work chain designed for the long term health of Bitcoin. Where will developers look to build the next BTCfi super app? On Core’s EVM rails where tens of thousands of users interact every day. Digital gold has met its digital oil counterpart, and it’s CORE.

Core serves as the Proof of Stake layer for Bitcoin as the first enabler of Non-Custodial Bitcoin Staking, which secures a fully EVM-compatible BTCfi ecosystem. Since April 2024, over 5,200 BTC valued at more than $315 million have been staked with Core, enhancing Bitcoin’s utility and security.

Core is the most Bitcoin-aligned EVM blockchain with ~55% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to the network’s security. This breakthrough has amassed millions of Core adopters - over 20M unique addresses, 275M+ transactions, and over 315M TVL since its mainnet launch in January 2023.