The Bitcoin Consumer Chain
This Bitcoin supercycle is unique for two reasons:
- There are new, real use-cases.
- These use-cases have real users.
The implications are profound. In the Bitcoin space, projects can no longer rely on hype or speculative promises to thrive. Bitcoin scaling solutions, yield products, and BTCfi dApps are now judged by tangible, quantifiable metrics.
With real users driving adoption, product-market fit and actual usage matter more than ever. This is the moment Core has been built for. While others chase headlines and “sell-the-news” announcements, Core’s mission has remained clear: unlocking Bitcoin’s utility.
Core has become the destination for Bitcoin holders to actively use their assets—staking, swapping, and engaging with decentralized applications—all on a platform designed to unlock Bitcoin’s full potential.
Igniting Consumer Interest in Bitcoin
Bitcoin has long been regarded as a store of value, but Core is redefining its role in the ecosystem. On Core, Bitcoin is no longer just something to hold. It’s something to stake, leverage, and integrate into DeFi protocols, unlocking new possibilities for its holders.
Core leads Bitcoin DeFi (BTCfi) by excelling in key metrics:
Users Core consistently registers the highest daily active users in BTCfi, demonstrating its role as the go-to platform for Bitcoin holders. With over 33 million unique addresses and weekly dapp activity consistently exceeding 300,000 users according to DappRadar, Core is thriving.
Transactions Core has processed hundreds of millions of transactions, highlighting its scalability and real-world utility. To date, more than 320 million transactions have been recorded on Core, with hundreds of thousands occurring daily.
Total Value Locked (TVL) Core’s TVL recently surpassed $1 billion, making it the largest Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem. This figure reflects the trust and adoption Core has earned from users and liquidity providers alike.
The majority of activity on Core revolves around Bitcoin, with assets like SolvBTC and oBTC constantly being utilized and swapped on Core’s rails. This is no coincidence. Core’s infrastructure is purpose-built for scalability, sustainability, and accessibility, creating real value for its users.
Beyond DeFi, Core leads the charge in live Bitcoin staking, offering tangible and transparent yields powered by Core’s BTCfi activity. Innovations like non-custodial Bitcoin staking, enhanced yields through Dual Staking, and the upcoming Liquid Staked Bitcoin (lstBTC) are driving adoption that extends beyond TVL metrics. These features give Bitcoin holders meaningful ways to earn yield without even taking on new trust assumptions, further solidifying Core’s role as the premier Bitcoin-powered platform.
With a comprehensive product suite, Core is quickly becoming the hub for Bitcoin activity in decentralized finance. Simply put, Core is where Bitcoin is truly being used.
Network Effects
One of the defining features of any blockchain ecosystem is its network effects. Platforms with more users, developers, and liquidity naturally attract even more participation, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of growth and value. Bitcoin DeFi is no exception, and Core is emerging as the clear leader.
While niche products and dApps exist all over, Core offers the complete package. It has become the go-to destination for Bitcoin holders seeking staking, swapping, yield opportunities, and access to a vibrant ecosystem of dApps, all in one place. This concentration of activity strengthens Core’s network effects, continually driving Bitcoin value onto its rails.
Core’s success is rooted in its ability to meet the needs of both novice and advanced users. For first-time participants, Core offers low fees, fast transactions, and a seamless staking experience. More experienced users are drawn to its Bitcoin-focused dApps and the enhanced yields enabled by Dual Staking, unlocking opportunities that go beyond the basics.
Institutional Adoption
As Core’s ecosystem matures and solidifies its place at the forefront of Bitcoin DeFi, it’s not just individual users who are recognizing its potential. Leading institutions and infrastructure providers are increasingly turning to Core as their solution of choice for bringing yield-bearing Bitcoin products to market. Entities like Hashnote, Cactus Custody, Bitgo, and Valour are attracted to the seamless integration and transparent yield mechanics that Core provides, enabling them to confidently introduce new Bitcoin-based services to their clients.
By tapping into Core’s extensive DeFi rails and secure staking framework, these institutions can offer their users a streamlined, yield-bearing Bitcoin experience—one that maintains the highest standards of security and compliance.
This combination of trust, usability, and a comprehensive product suite ensures Core isn’t just thriving now. It’s built for the long term.
Core is shaping the future of Bitcoin DeFi as the Bitcoin consumer chain.
About Core
Core is the Proof of Stake (PoS) layer for Bitcoin, enabling Non-Custodial Bitcoin Staking and supporting an EVM-compatible BTCfi ecosystem. Since April 2024, over 6,200 BTC have been staked with Core, enhancing Bitcoin’s utility and security. Core is the most Bitcoin-aligned EVM blockchain, with ~76% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to the network’s security. This breakthrough has amassed millions of Core adopters — over 31M unique addresses, 325M+ transactions, and over $1B TVL on-chain since its mainnet launch in January 2023.