At BitGo, we are committed to empowering institutions with innovative and secure ways to grow their digital assets. Today, we’re proud to announce our integration with Core, making BitGo the first US Qualified Custodian to offer institutional-grade Bitcoin staking rewards through Dual Staking of BTC and COREDAO (Note: Listed as COREDAO within the BitGo platform) tokens.

This landmark integration bridges the gap between Bitcoin’s security-first ethos and the scalability and sustainability of decentralized finance (DeFi), bringing real, safe rewards to institutional Bitcoin holders. With this partnership, BitGo strengthens its position as the trusted gateway for institutions entering Bitcoin DeFi (BTCfi) at scale.

Institutional Rewards on Bitcoin

Bitcoin has always been the gold standard for security and decentralization, but its passive nature has limited its earning potential. By integrating with Core, BitGo enables institutions to access Bitcoin staking rewards without sacrificing security or control. The recently launched Dual Staking model by Core allows institutional clients to stake Bitcoin and COREDAO tokens simultaneously, unlocking tiered reward rates for scalable and sustainable returns.

“BitGo’s decision to integrate Core is a milestone for institutional-grade Bitcoin staking,” said Rich Rines, Initial Contributor at Core. “By combining Core’s secure, sustainable, and scalable staking solutions with BitGo’s unparalleled custody services, we’re ushering in a new era of Bitcoin DeFi.”

Why This Matters

  • Safe, Real Rewards: Institutions can now earn real Bitcoin rewards without counterparty risk or new trust assumptions.

  • Sustainable Returns: Rewards are subsidized by Core’s onchain activity and capped COREDAO token emissions over 81 years.

  • Scalability: Dual Staking enhances rewards for those staking Bitcoin and COREDAO, rewarding alignment with Core’s ecosystem.

What the Integration Delivers

Institutional-Grade Access

BitGo’s trusted custody solutions combined with Core’s innovative Dual Staking model provide institutions with a simple, secure way to achieve higher rewards. For the first time, institutions can stake Bitcoin and COREDAO tokens in tandem to unlock tiered reward rates and earn liquid COREDAO rewards.

"BitGo’s integration with Core underscores our commitment to expanding opportunities for institutional clients to securely generate rewards from their Bitcoin holdings," said Chen Fang, CRO of BitGo. "As the first US qualified custodian to enable access to Core’s innovative Dual Staking model, we’re delivering scalable and sustainable solutions that align with Bitcoin’s security-first principles while unlocking new value for institutions."

Enhanced BTC Rewards

  • Stake Bitcoin: Securely lock Bitcoin onchain to delegate validators on the Core network.

  • Stake COREDAO for More: Staking COREDAO tokens alongside Bitcoin unlocks higher reward tiers, rewarding greater alignment with the Core ecosystem.

  • Earn COREDAO: Sustainable rewards, scaling with Dual Staking tiers.

Battled-Tested Security

BitGo clients retain full control of their assets through a non-custodial staking model:

  • Private keys never leave client custody.

  • No slashing risks or additional trust assumptions.

  • Aligned with Bitcoin’s decentralized, security-first ethos.

Opening New Doors to Bitcoin DeFi

With the BitGo-Core integration, institutional clients can now unlock the full potential of Bitcoin through scalable, sustainable, and secure staking rewards. This partnership showcases our dedication to innovation and underscores our role as the trusted partner for institutions navigating the evolving digital asset landscape.

Ready to unlock real Bitcoin rewards? Contact our team today to learn how Dual Staking with BitGo and Core can elevate your digital asset strategy.

About CoreDAO

Core is a high-performance EVM Layer-1 blockchain secured by Bitcoin, unlocking institutional yield opportunities through Bitcoin staking. Bitcoin holders secure Core to earn CORE block rewards and transaction fees. In collaboration with top custodians and asset managers, Core enhances Bitcoin’s capital efficiency and programmability. Core powers innovative products such as lstBTC, which enables Bitcoin holders to earn yield without sacrificing liquidity or security, Valour’s yield-bearing BTC ETP, and CoreFi, a CBOE-listed leveraged security. Currently ranked #12 in on-chain TVL, Core is also one of the fastest-growing blockchains and a leader in institutional Bitcoin innovation.

About BitGo

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a large global presence through multiple regulated entities, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, as well as millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

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