BitGo Partners with Core Foundation to Enhance Institutional Bitcoin Yield
BitGo, a US-based digital asset custody firm, has partnered with Core Foundation, the nonprofit organization overseeing the Core blockchain, to enhance institutional Bitcoin investments.
Announcing the partnership, BitGo stated that it introduces a secure and scalable solution for institutions to access yield from Bitcoin's $2 trillion untapped liquidity.
A Secure Path to Institutional Bitcoin Yield
The solution utilizes Core Foundation’s Dual Staking model, enabling institutions to earn rewards by staking Bitcoin and CORE tokens. This model establishes Bitcoin's first “risk-free rate,” backed by transaction fees and long-term rewards from Bitcoin’s blockchain.
With BitGo’s integration, institutions can stake assets securely without compromising security, accessing tiered yield opportunities and new revenue streams.
As a US-qualified custodian, BitGo is responsible for safeguarding users' assets. The company will ensure staking activities are conducted securely, mitigating risks such as asset slashing, counterparty exposure, or smart contract vulnerabilities.
Rich Rines, an Initial Contributor at Core Foundation, described the partnership as a significant milestone for the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem.
“BitGo’s decision to integrate Core is a milestone for institutional-grade Bitcoin staking. By combining Core’s secure, sustainable, and scalable solutions with BitGo’s custody services, we’re ushering in a new era of Bitcoin DeFi,” he stated.
Unlocking Bitcoin’s Full Potential
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe views the integration with Core as part of the company's commitment to providing investors with secure methods to maximize Bitcoin holdings.
“BitGo’s integration with Core underscores our commitment to expanding opportunities for institutional clients to securely generate yield from their Bitcoin holdings. As the first US qualified custodian enabling access to Core’s Dual Staking model, we’re delivering scalable and sustainable solutions aligned with Bitcoin’s security-first principles while unlocking new value for institutions,” he noted.
The partnership will be showcased at Bitcoin Fusion MENA on December 10, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, where Core Foundation will present the Dual Staking model at Booth M-120, highlighting how this collaboration is redefining Bitcoin finance.
Core is among several Bitcoin-powered networks utilizing the Bitcoin hash rate and delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism to create a secure, scalable, and decentralized blockchain.
The protocol is a leader in the Bitcoin DeFi space, boasting over $1 billion in total value locked (TVL) and a thriving ecosystem of more than 100 decentralized applications. Core supports over 500,000 active wallets weekly and has processed 319 million transactions to date.