Bitcoin and Beyond EP4: CoreDAO's Native Bitcoin Staking Architecture

This podcast interviews Rich Rimes of CoreDAO about Core, a Bitcoin-powered L1 blockchain. The discussion covers Core's consensus model ("Satoshi Plus," a hybrid of delegated proof-of-work, Bitcoin staking, and Core token staking), its liquid Bitcoin staking offering, and its bridging solutions (CoreBTC and HTLC atomic swaps). Rimes explains how Core aims to unlock trapped Bitcoin liquidity and provide Bitcoin holders with yield-generating opportunities while maintaining security and non-custodial features. A key takeaway is the description of "Satoshi Plus" as a "DPoS soup," combining different security mechanisms to enhance the network's resilience. The interview also touches upon the growing Core ecosystem and its efforts to onboard both individual and institutional users.