Core - The Bitcoin Everything Chain
👨💻 Getting Started
The Core blockchain is a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain, designed to be Bitcoin's complementary and hyper-scalable smart contract platform. By leveraging Bitcoin-native CLTV timelocks, Bitcoin mining hash power, and modern smart contract capabilities, Core unlocks Bitcoin as both the prime protector and central asset of a thriving decentralized application ecosystem. As the only end-to-end platform supporting both Bitcoin Staking and EVM-compatible smart contracts, Core serves as Bitcoin's first Proof of Stake Layer.
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📔 Learn about Core
Dive into what Core is and how to start your journey
👓 Explore on Core
Get Familiar with the Core Ecosystem
🔌 Run a Node on Core
Participate in Core Network Security by Running Different Types of Nodes
- Run a Full Node on the Core Network
- Run a Validator Node on the Core Network
- Run a RPC Node on the Core Network
- Run an Archive Node on the Core Network
- Run a Snapshot Node on the Core Network
👨🔧 Building on Core
Start building on Core and Contribute to the BTCfi Landscape
- Explore the Developer Tooling Landscape
- Configure Your Wallets on the Core Network
- Fund Your Wallets with tCORE or tCORE2
- Iterate through Hands-on Detailed Guides to Jumpstart your Journey on Core
- Build a Full-Stack dApp on Core
🙋♀️ Help & Support
Connect with Core Contributors for Support