# Core DAO > The Bitcoin everything chain Core is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain secured by Bitcoin miners, Bitcoin stakers, and CORE stakers through the Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism. Core is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain that combines Bitcoin's proof-of-work security with delegated proof-of-stake through Satoshi Plus consensus. Bitcoin miners delegate hash power to Core validators, Bitcoin holders timelock BTC to earn CORE rewards without surrendering custody, and CORE stakers delegate tokens to validators. The network supports smart contracts, a growing Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, liquid staking through stCORE and lstBTC, and a block explorer. CORE is the native utility and governance token with a fixed maximum supply of 2.1 billion. - Type: DAO - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2022-01-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/core_dao ## Products - [Core Chain](https://thegrid.id/profiles/core_dao): Core Chain is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain using Satoshi Plus consensus, which integrates Delegated Proof of Work from Bitcoin miners, Delegated Proof of Stake from CORE token holders, and self-custodial Bitcoin staking via Bitcoin's native CLTV timelock opcode. Validators are elected each round based on a hybrid score across all three delegation sources. The network produces blocks with sub-cent gas fees and supports Solidity smart contracts, DeFi protocols, NFTs, and cross-chain bridges. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [Core Staking](https://thegrid.id/profiles/core_dao): Core Staking is the official staking portal for the Core blockchain, supporting self-custodial Bitcoin staking, CORE token staking, and Dual Staking. Bitcoin holders timelock BTC using Bitcoin's native CLTV opcode to earn CORE rewards without bridging or transferring custody. CORE holders can stake tokens to validators to earn consensus rewards. Dual Staking combines both mechanisms, with higher CORE-to-BTC ratios unlocking progressively higher reward tiers up to the Satoshi Tier. (Staking Service, Live) - [Core Scan](https://thegrid.id/profiles/core_dao): Core Scan is the official block explorer for the Core blockchain. It allows users to search and verify transactions, wallet addresses, smart contracts, and validator activity on the Core network. The explorer provides on-chain data including block production history, token transfers, and network statistics. (Block Explorer, Live) ## Assets - [CORE (CORE)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/core_dao): CORE is the native utility and governance token of the Core blockchain, with a fixed maximum supply of 2.1 billion tokens distributed over an 81-year block reward schedule. It is used to pay transaction fees on the network, stake in validator elections via Delegated Proof of Stake, and vote on protocol governance proposals. CORE holders can boost their Bitcoin staking yield through Dual Staking by locking CORE alongside timelocked Bitcoin on Core. (Governance) - [stCORE (stCORE)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/core_dao): stCORE is the liquid staking token issued on the Core blockchain for CORE token holders who stake through the Core liquid staking protocol. It allows users to earn Core consensus rewards while retaining liquidity, enabling participation in DeFi protocols without locking assets. stCORE accrues value relative to CORE as staking rewards accumulate within the protocol. (Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs)) - [lstBTC (lstBTC)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/core_dao): lstBTC is a yield-bearing liquid staking token issued on the Core blockchain, pegged 1:1 with Bitcoin and representing a user's Bitcoin deposit plus accrued yield. It is issued to institutional depositors who custody Bitcoin with BitGo, Copper, or Hex Trust, while Maple Finance manages the underlying Dual Staking strategy on Core to generate BTC-denominated returns. lstBTC remains fully liquid and can be traded, used as collateral across CeFi and DeFi venues, or redeemed for Bitcoin plus yield at any time through the depositing custodian. (Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs)) ## Links - [Main](https://coredao.org) - [Documentation](https://docs.coredao.org) - [Blog](https://coredao.org/explore/blog) - [Whitepaper](https://whitepaper.coredao.org/core-white-paper-v1.0.7) - [Terms of Service](https://coredao.org/terms) - [Forum](https://forum.coredao.org) - [Media Kit/branding](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zFAP08sMvnfmDdnnI7mOVkJPHiDSKJjA) - [Governance](https://snapshot.box/#/s:coredaogov.eth) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/Coredao_Org) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/coredaoofficial) - [Telegram](https://t.me/CoreDAOTelegram) - [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@Core_DAO_Official) - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/core-dao) - [GitHub](https://github.com/coredao-org) - [Medium](https://medium.com/@core_dao) ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. Model 1 - open data. 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