Core is an EVM-compatible blockchain that secures itself using Bitcoin’s hash power while enabling Ethereum-style smart contracts and DeFi. Its Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism allows Bitcoin miners to delegate their hash power to Core validators and BTC holders to time-lock their BTC to earn CORE rewards — without bridging or wrapping.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker | CORE |
| Price | $0.03 |
| Market Cap | $35.38M |
| 24h Change | -9.3% |
| Circulating Supply | 1.08B CORE |
| Max Supply | 2.10B CORE |
| All-Time High | $6.14 |
| Contract (Core) | 0x191e...ad01 |
Satoshi Plus Consensus
Satoshi Plus is Core’s novel consensus mechanism combining three validator selection inputs:
| Input | Mechanism |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin hash power | BTC miners include special data in coinbase transactions delegating hash to Core validators |
| CORE staking | CORE token holders delegate stake to validators |
| Bitcoin staking | BTC holders time-lock native BTC (CLTV) to earn CORE rewards |
This allows Core to inherit Bitcoin’s security while adding smart contract functionality and a staking yield for BTC holders — a key component of the broader BTCfi narrative.
Bitcoin Staking on Core
Core’s non-custodial Bitcoin staking is one of its flagship features:
- BTC holders use CLTV (CheckLockTimeVerify) on Bitcoin L1 to lock BTC for a set period
- They sign a message delegating to a Core validator
- They earn CORE token rewards proportional to their stake during the lock period
- No bridging, wrapping, or custodial risk — BTC never leaves the Bitcoin blockchain
Ecosystem
Core operates an EVM-compatible environment supporting Solidity smart contracts. Key ecosystem components:
- coreBTC: Trustless BTC bridge for bringing BTC into Core DeFi
- SatoshiVM: Zero-knowledge Bitcoin L2 integrating with Core
- DeFi protocols including DEXes, lending platforms, and yield aggregators
Sources
- Core Chain documentation: docs.coredao.org
- CoinGecko: CORE price and market data
- Bitcoin staking info: coredao.org/bitcoin-staking