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.
Learn
Dive into what Core is and how to start your journey
Explore
Get Familiar with the Core Ecosystem
Run a Node
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
Build
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 tCORE2
- Iterate through Hands-on Detailed Guides to Jumpstart your Journey on Core
- Build a Full-Stack dApp on Core
Get Help & Support
Connect with Core Contributors for Support