Animoca Brands Launches Validator on Bitcoin L1 Core to Boost Security
Highlights
- Animoca will serve as a validator to enhance the security and stability of the Core blockchain network.
- Animoca Brands will work with Core contributors to integrate dApps from its Web3 investment portfolio.
- With over 4,800 BTC staked, valued at $180 million, Core Chain is solidifying its position as a top choice for developers.
On Thursday, July 11, Bitcoin-powered Layer-1 blockchain Core announced that Animoca bBrands will be launching a validator on the Core chain. This development comes amid a push to boost the security and stability of the Core blockchain network.
Animoca Brands to Integrate dApps and Boot BTCfi
Validators have played a crucial role in verifying and validating transactions while maintaining the ledger’s accuracy and thereby contributing to its overall security. Thus, by being a validator, Animoca Brands will be actively participating in the governance and stability of the Core blockchain. As a result, Animoca will be working on supporting Core’s vision of unlocking $1.3 trillion of trapped liquidity on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Along with running the validators, Animoca Brands will collaborate with Core contributors and select certain dApps from its portfolio of Web3 investments. This initiative seeks to foster collaboration and innovation by harnessing the strengths of multiple projects to advance BTCfi. Speaking on the development, Brendon Sedo, Initial Contributor at Core, said:
“We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Animoca Brands, one of the most well-known companies in the Web3 space. By running a validator on the Core network, Animoca Brands is playing a crucial role in securing the Core chain and enabling BTCFi. This partnership marks the beginning of what we anticipate to be many future collaborations. We are excited about the future and remain committed to making Core the most Bitcoin-aligned blockchain, with Animoca Brands as a key partner in this journey.”
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Core and Animoca – The Perfect Match
The unique architecture of the Core chain backed by the Satoshi Plus Consensus Mechanism aligns perfectly with Animoca Brands’ mission of building and enhancing opportunities for ecosystem builders and dApps.
Additionally, the Core chain provides unparalleled security and scalability thereby making it an ideal choice for projects looking to leverage the benefits of decentralized finance on the Bitcoin network.
The addition of Animoca Brands as a validator represents a significant step in Core’s quest to establish a secure, decentralized, and efficient blockchain network. Animoca Brands also brings substantial experience and expertise in validator operations across multiple blockchains, enhancing Core’s network capabilities.
Currently, the Core blockchain has a total of 4,800 BTC staked, valued at a staggering $180 million. These developments solidify Core Chain as a top choice for developers, users, and institutions in Web3, particularly in the BTCfi sector.
To boost its market presence, Animoca is also planning for a Hong Kong IPO next year in 2025.
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