Unlocking BTCfi #17: BTC Yield with Maple, KODA Integration, and Hacker House Highlights 🏆
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From new tools and integrations to BTC yield strategies and real-world adoption, Unlocking BTCfi #17 is packed with everything you need to stay ahead in the Core ecosystem. Whether you're bridging assets, earning yield with lstBTC, or catching the latest from Hacker House India, this issue brings the pulse of BTCfi directly to your inbox. Let’s dive in. ⬇️
How to Easily Bridge Your Assets to Core
Bridging to the Core blockchain is simpler than you think! Watch this quick guide from Core contributor Dylan to start transferring your assets hassle-free and check out the blog for all the details.
Core Hacker House India 2025: Speaker Lineup
Get ready for five days of cutting-edge insights at Core Hacker House! From BTCfi pioneers to blockchain engineers, see who’s taking the stage to shape the future of decentralized finance.
Earn BTC Yield with Maple
Maple’s BTC Yield product is surging in popularity, offering 5-10% BTC-denominated APY with a straightforward approach. No fluff—just solid returns. Learn more.
Maximize the 50x Sparks Multiplier in Core Ignition with Akka Finance
Unlock the full potential of Akka Finance and the Core Ignition 50x Sparks Multiplier with this step-by-step guide. Don’t miss out—get started here.
Collab.Land Integration: Powering Core NFTs
Collab.Land has officially integrated with Core, allowing NFT projects to tokengate servers and reward holders—including #Coretoshis. Get the details here.
25K Sparks & Surprises Await
Complete the Core DAO - Miro Justice quest on @Micro3io for a chance to win 25K Sparks and exclusive rewards from @SuperchiefNFT. Don’t miss out—deadline is March 31!
Core’s Leading Role in BTCfi
Core continues to strengthen its dominance in the BTCfi ecosystem. Dive into the full @BinanceResearch report for key insights.
Core Builder Session: Sats Terminal Spotlight
The latest Core Builder Session features Sats Terminal—showcasing new tools and innovation happening on Core.
Core Hacker House India: From Kickoff to Champions 🇮🇳🏆
Hacker House opened with 50 elite devs, BTCfi deep-dives, and Core-exclusive gear flying off the shelves. Day 1 set the bar: packed workshops, hands-on demos, and real BTCfi momentum.
Fast-forward to Day 5—the top builders delivered. Standing-room-only sessions, high-stakes pitching, and now... we have winners 🎮👇
🔶 $30K in CORE prizes
🔶 3 Gaming Tracks: Hyper Casual, PvP, Puzzle
🔶 6-Month Gas Rebates + Post-Hack Rewards
🔶 New talent, real innovation, next-gen BTCfi games
➡️ Full recap and winners.
Rich Rines Takes the Stage at DAS
@richrines broke it down live at DAS: Core’s Bitcoin Staking is the only way to earn BTC yield without putting your principal at risk.
KODA Integrates with Core
South Korea’s largest custody provider, KODA, is now integrated with Core—bringing even more institutional support to the ecosystem.
Institutions Embrace Dual Staking with lstBTC
Core’s lstBTC unlocks real BTC yield for institutions—without sacrificing liquidity or custody. Backed by Maple and top-tier custodians, it’s redefining institutional-grade Bitcoin finance. Learn more here.
Core Ventures — Backing the Future of Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s next era is here—and Core Ventures is helping lead the charge. From DeFi to ordinals and beyond, Core Ventures is backing builders redefining what’s possible on Bitcoin.
New Whitepaper: The State of Bitcoin Yield
A fresh report from Hex Trust and Core Ventures dives into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin yield. From staking to BTCfi, this whitepaper explores the catalysts behind Bitcoin DeFi’s rise—and why institutions are paying attention.
The Best Reads from BTCfi
➡️ How to Bridge to Core: A Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Bitcoin DeFi
➡️ Core x Collab.Land: Building Stronger NFT Communities Together
➡️ How to Use Akka Finance: Omni-Chain Swaps, Liquidity Aggregation & Arbitrage
➡️ A Comprehensive Intro to Dual Staking
🔶 Bitcoin sidechains will drive BTCfi growth (Op-ed by Brendon Sedo)
🔶 Bitcoin’s slowness is a feature, not a bug (Op-ed by Brendon Sedo)
See what else is new on the Core blog →
Ready to Build Your Next Web3 dApp?
Core is the top choice for deployment, with EVM compatibility and plenty of resources to get started. Visit coredao.org for details, and stay tuned for more updates in the next Unlocking BTCfi!
