Omnichain Bitcoin

The world changed in 2009 with the creation of Bitcoin, a revolutionary peer-to-peer trading system. It offered an alternative to slow bank settlements and traditional financial institutions, bringing a new form of money into the digital age. However, its highly secure architecture has made it challenging to integrate with newer, more efficient ecosystems.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is rapidly evolving, but one of the most proven and valuable assets, Bitcoin, has remained relatively underutilized in these ecosystems—until now. With the recent integration of Entangle’s Photon Messaging and bridge capabilities into Core, we are enabling omnichain BTC to flow freely, allowing Bitcoin to be fully leveraged across all chains and opening up new opportunities in DeFi.

The Proven Potential of Bitcoin in DeFi

Bitcoin is the most recognized and valuable asset in the cryptocurrency space, with a market cap of over $1 trillion. It’s the most secure and widely adopted digital asset, yet its integration into DeFi has been limited due to the technical challenges of making BTC interoperable with other blockchain networks. Core, a Bitcoin-aligned, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain, is changing this narrative by scaling Bitcoin through a secure, non-custodial staking protocol.

With over 5,200 BTC staked (valued at over $300 million), Core is unlocking the potential of Bitcoin for decentralized finance. The ability to stake BTC in a non-custodial, trustless manner ensures that Bitcoin holders can now participate in the growing world of DeFi without sacrificing security. This integration with Entangle further expands the possibilities by enabling seamless cross-chain transfers and access to a wide range of DeFi protocols.

Unlocking Bitcoin for DeFi

Core’s innovative Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism combines Bitcoin’s Proof of Work with Ethereum’s Proof of Stake, creating a scalable solution that leverages the strengths of both networks. This system allows Bitcoin miners and holders to participate in securing the Core network while earning rewards in the form of CORE tokens. By integrating Entangle’s infrastructure, Core users can now use Bitcoin across multiple chains, accessing liquidity and DeFi opportunities that were previously unavailable.

Core’s ecosystem already supports over 100 decentralized applications (dApps) and boasts over $315 million in Total Value Locked (TVL). With more than 20 million unique addresses and 275,000 daily transactions, Core is proving that Bitcoin can be more than just digital gold—it can be the backbone of decentralized finance.

Expanding the Bitcoin Ecosystem: The Future of BTCfi

The potential for Bitcoin in DeFi is enormous. By unlocking Bitcoin for use in lending, borrowing, liquidity provision, and other DeFi protocols, Core and Entangle are opening up a multi-billion-dollar market. Bitcoin holders can now put their assets to work in ways that were previously limited to Ethereum and other networks. As Bitcoin’s role in DeFi grows, we are also laying the foundation for future financial instruments like tokenized Bitcoin Treasury bonds, expanding Bitcoin’s utility even further.

Core’s non-custodial Bitcoin staking protocol is just the beginning. As more DeFi applications and real-world assets are integrated into the Core ecosystem, Bitcoin’s use cases will continue to expand, transforming it from a passive store of value into an active participant in the decentralized financial system.

Bitcoin Meets DeFi

With Entangle’s integration into Core, the largest and most proven cryptocurrency is now fully accessible across all chains, unlocking its full potential for DeFi. This integration represents a critical step in making Bitcoin an active part of the DeFi ecosystem, enabling new opportunities for holders and developers alike. The future of omnichain BTC is here, and it’s set to reshape finance.