what's core?
Core DAO is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain designed to integrate Bitcoin with DeFi, enabling self-custodial staking for yield generation while maintaining full user control. It employs the Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism, blending Proof-of-Work security from Bitcoin with Proof-of-Stake efficiency for scalable smart contract applications. The platform fosters a decentralized ecosystem through its DAO governance, supporting dApps in lending, exchanges, and restaking to unlock Bitcoin's potential in Web3.
CORE has a fixed maximum supply of 2.1 billion tokens.
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Has a fixed maximum supply of 2.1 billion CORE tokens.
Experienced a price decline from approximately $1.05 to $0.1269, representing an 87.95% decrease.
Revenue-generating businesses including AMPs, LSTs, Sat_Pay, and ETFs create buyback pressure on CORE tokens, with a detailed breakdown scheduled for a live session on December 16th at 2pm EST.
November Pods airdrop completed for Ora and Cores holders with ecosystem rewards distribution.
Chapter II launches, positioning Coretoshis at the center of Bitcoin Power Grid value flow.
Maple's syrupUSDC recovers after a dispute with the project in November.
Platform reports 2,800% increase in full-time developers and surpasses 100 live dApps.
~90% of Bitcoin hashrate secures Core according to recent metrics.
CORE integrates with Beyond protocol's Bitcoin interoperability infrastructure, which bridges Bitcoin assets across multiple chains including Solana, Base, and Bitlayer with 200+ partners.
Maple Finance rejects Core's allegations over their BTC product, responding to the previously reported legal claims and injunction.
A new Freeze Execute plugin adds the ability to pause asset execution and control unfreezing permissions for staking periods, rentals, and collateral flows.
Native digital assets marketplace Blockzgg launches, supporting NFTs and RWAs with community-owned incentives.
The Hermes upgrade went live, activating faster finality, stronger infrastructure, and capabilities that unlock new product categories.
The Hermes protocol upgrade introduces faster settlement, stronger validators, and near-instant finality to the Bitcoin settlement layer.
Core Foundation obtained an injunction from the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands against Maple Finance, alleging breach of a 24-month exclusivity clause and misuse of confidential information to develop a competing product since early 2025. Core raises concerns about Maple's business practices following Maple's announcement of impairments in its Bitcoin Yield product and inability to return certain BTC to lenders.
90% of Bitcoin mining hash power secures the Core chain, representing the most of any chain besides Bitcoin itself.
October Pod Shipment completed with Points Pods and Ora Pods ecosystem rewards airdropped to Oras and Cores holders.
Bitcoin yield ETP powered by CORE is now available on the London Stock Exchange.
Funding rate arbitrage for CORE reaches 965.46% APR, ranking 4th among top opportunities in current market conditions.
More than half of all staked Bitcoin is now staked alongside CORE tokens.
BTCS, Europe's largest digital asset treasury, acquired CORE tokens to unlock higher yields on their Bitcoin treasury.
Dual-staking governance vote goes live for token holders. BTCS CEO features the project in Forbes, and Houdini Swap launches a $10K USDC rewards pool.
Sumer Money reaches over $100M in TVL powered by Core users.
Current yield rates reach 30% for stablecoins, 18% for CORE tokens, and 9% for WBTC across the Bitcoin DeFi platform.
Core launches mobile support with Keystone 3 Pro hardware wallet integration, enabling AVAX management on mobile devices.
Akka Finance integrates with Core as an AI-powered DeFi aggregator, providing swaps, staking, and automated portfolio management functionality across the ecosystem.
Integration with Realms V2 enables onchain DAO governance through Core NFTs, allowing communities to vote, propose, and transfer using Core assets.
Core USDC vault launches with 10% APY and offers 12x Upshift points multiplier through integration with Upshift, which reaches $500mm TVL.
The platform reaches 4 million assets minted, marking a network usage milestone.
Core launches $10,000 USDC rewards program in partnership with HoudiniSwap for swapping into Core, with leaderboard now live.
BTCS_SA adopts Core for Bitcoin treasury management with productive yield strategies.
Arkade announces partnership with Core v30.
$SWAP completes TGE on HyperEVM with poor reception, setting negative precedent for the ecosystem.
The platform offers earning rates of 20% on stablecoins, 18% on CORE tokens, and 9% on Bitcoin, all live on-chain.
The platform has 350+ active developers and 100+ live dApps operational.
An arbitrage operation between Core and HyperEVM processed $12.5B volume and trillions in bridged assets over 8 months before ceasing due to competitive market conditions.
PowerMiningFarm releases Bitaxe Gamma Node hardware with built-in full node support for Core, featuring Raspberry Pi 5, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and ~1.1 TH/s mining capability.
Developer ecosystem experiences 2,800% growth in full-time developers, positioning the project as the #1 destination for BTCfi builders.
Molten hosts a live $1M trading tournament, and the Core Connect Buildathon finale takes place at TOKEN2049 conference.
A Bitcoin Staking ETP powered by Core is now available on the London Stock Exchange, providing traditional investors access to Bitcoin yield through Core's technology.
BTCS_SA, a public company, establishes an 'Active Treasury' model utilizing on-chain yield from Core, providing a blueprint for other public companies holding digital assets.
Europe's largest DATCO (Digital Asset Treasury Company) adds $CORE to its balance sheet, representing significant institutional adoption.
Team is live at TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore with booth space located at Level 5 next to OKX stage, focusing on productive Bitcoin discussions with contributors.
Coinbase Exchange updates quote increment (price precision) to 0.0001 for CORECHAIN-USD on October 8 at approximately 12pm ET.
Core contributors participated in a panel discussion at Bitcoin Fusion conference with BitGo representatives, focusing on custodians becoming gateways to on-chain yield and making assets productive through custody services.
A critical bridging issue prevents USDC transfers from Hyper EVM, with potential fund loss risk due to incorrect UI display in the transfer tool.
First Bitcoin Staking ETP launches on London Stock Exchange, new b14g WBTC Vault offers 8.7% APY, Taicho AI Agent goes live, and 98% of BTC blocks are now delegated to the protocol.
Official participation confirmed for Korea Blockchain Week September 23rd-24th, featuring Bitcoin yield and BTCfi showcase at dedicated booth.
Marketing presence expands to Korea with billboard advertising, with potential participation in Korea Blockchain Week conference.
The wallet successfully withstood recent long-range attacks this summer, remaining unaffected due to rigorous development procedures and confirming user fund safety.
New partnership with Garden enables seamless BTC bridging and gaming project Gunnies launches, alongside staking infrastructure upgrades and strong developer participation of 700+ builders in Global Buildathon.
Technical analysis indicates price consolidation in a tight range with potential for a sweep and reclaim or trend breakout, as the token transitions from a steep downtrend into sideways price action.
Ledger Live launches Core app for BTC timelock yields and boosted dual staking rewards
Nearly 10 new protocols launch following Rev+ introduction, signaling accelerated ecosystem expansion.
Core Missions program launches with 50k stCORE rewards while BITS Financial introduces new BTC yield product; Q2 metrics show $706M staked with 132% DEX volume growth.
Developer ecosystem expands with Volta Market, Molten, Bitfi, and Vaultlayer actively building on platform.
Digital asset custodian Hex Trust integrates dual staking feature, enabling institutional clients to stake BTC and earn rewards through custody system.
Maximum supply capped at 2.1B tokens with fixed emissions schedule over 81 years.
Ledger hardware wallet integration now enables secure BTC timelocking and CORE staking directly from cold storage.
Dual staking program reaches 246M CORE and 5K BTC milestone within days of launch.
Dual staking program launches with 5% APY for BTC and CORE tokens, featuring zero principal risk for Bitcoin.
lstBTC minting process now automatically acquires and stakes CORE while generating yield-bearing BTC tokens.
Seven major dApps launching in two weeks while platform now secured by 88% of Bitcoin's hash rate, alongside new AI-powered smart vaults deployment.
Token supply capped at 2.1 billion with fixed emissions over 81-year period.
New partnership with Maple Finance launches BTC yield products targeting institutional clients.
Rewards algorithm updated to factor in holdership duration, effective immediately for both passive and active rewards.
Platform reaches 250+ active builders and ranks #2 in BTCfi developer count.
Native stablecoin launches tomorrow, introducing capital efficiency and regulatory clarity to the Bitcoin financial system.
Listed on Bitso, Latin America's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Platform introduces native on-ramping functionality to streamline user access.
BitFi and Houdini integration launches with BTC yield generation and private bridging capabilities, while developer growth reaches 600% year-over-year.
New Rev+ feature enables builders and stablecoin issuers to earn gas fee revenue shares based on usage.
New FPS game SF Legends launches on Epic Games with 34k daily active wallets, marking major gaming sector expansion.
New dual staking requirements effective July 14: Satoshi (34,000:1), Super (12,750:1), and Boost (4,250:1) CORE to BTC ratios.
New Volume Ignition S2 program launches with 2,000 CORE reward pool, offering 50 Spark points per $1 traded.
AI-powered DeFi functionality is live, with platform ranking in top 10 chains for AI dapps on DappRadar.
Wallet assistant feature enables natural language commands for crypto operations like swaps and bridges.
Dual staking program reaches 70M CORE and 5K+ BTC staked, with protocol raising BTC:CORE ratio requirements twice due to growing demand. Automatic CORE purchase mechanism locks 15% of institutional BTC deposits into protocol treasury.
Six major protocol upgrades scheduled for H2 2025, including lstBTC launch, CoreFi Strategy, and fee market improvements.
Institutional lstBTC minting automatically triggers CORE token purchases and lockups, creating built-in supply reduction.
Platform reaches 500M in BTC staked with 1.5M weekly users, achieving 8.5x Stacks' TVL.
New DeFi rewards program launches with 50x points for BTC token swaps, 10x Sparks for CORE loops, and additional rewards for BTC staking, plus early access to pre-launch protocols.
Nawa Finance achieves $40M+ TVL milestone, indicating growing protocol adoption.
Maple Finance partnership enables 5% BTC staking yields for lstBTC holders with custodial storage.
Participating in Permissionless IV on June 25 with Axal and Vishwa Co-Research to present decentralized credit infrastructure innovations.
New $GRIND token claim requires role verification for Ora and CORES holders.
New lstBTC minting process by institutions includes built-in CORE token accumulation and lockup, directly linking BTC yield seeking to CORE supply reduction.
New protocol tracker listing on OneClickFi and strategic partnerships with Aptos, Blockdaemon, and SUPRA Labs enhance market accessibility and institutional support.
New Dual Staking tier ratios implemented with immediate effect: Boost (3,625:1), Super (10,875:1), and Satoshi (29,000:1) CORE to BTC requirements.
New airdrop scheduled for tomorrow, targeting both Ora's and CORES holders.
New governance proposal launches to adjust Dual Staking tier ratios and optimize yield incentives.
New validators BitGo and KODA strengthen BTC-native DeFi infrastructure with $500M+ staked.
Native poker tournament platform launches with cross-community integration and high user demand following World Series of Abstract scrimmages.
Token price drops 20%+ amid whale selloff and increased market competition.
New institutional BTC yield product launches with BitGo, Copper, and Hex Trust custody integration, offering ~5% APY through dual staking tiers.
COLEND ranks in DefiLlama's top 8 protocols, offering 16.34% APY on USDT deposits and up to 14.43% APY through liquid staking loops.
Keystone 3 Pro integrates wallet support for AVAX C-Chain, with X and P-Chain integration scheduled for July launch.
Valour Funds launches yield-bearing Bitcoin ETP powered by protocol's staking infrastructure.
SolvBTC.CORE becomes largest asset on ColendXYZ lending protocol, marking significant adoption milestone.
New Low Card airdrop distributed to holders, with tournaments expanding to EU-friendly times and 9PM EST registration.