Imagine tapping into the world of Bitcoin-centric DeFi—with a tap. CoreDAO now makes it possible to bridge your BTC to the Core Network in under 30 seconds, thanks to Garden Finance’s seamless integration. This move reshapes how users leverage Bitcoin within decentralized finance, offering near-instant access to Core-based tools and yield opportunities.
What Is CoreDAO and the Core Network?
CoreDAO is at the forefront of Bitcoin DeFi (BTCfi)—a bold evolution that empowers Bitcoin with yield, programmability, and scalability. Its unique Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism enables Bitcoin holders, miners, and CORE token stakers to contribute to network security, earning rewards in the process. Since its mainnet launch in early 2023, Core has amassed more than 5,200 BTC staked (valued over $300 million) and secured participation from ~55% of Bitcoin’s mining power. (coredao.org, Bitcoinist.com)
Core is an EVM-compatible blockchain, meaning developers familiar with Ethereum tools can deploy dApps easily, but with Bitcoin-level security as its backbone. (Bitcoinist.com, CoolWallet)
Garden Finance: The Turbo Bridge for BTC → Core
Enter Garden Finance, the cross-chain bridge that’s impressively fast, trustless, and non-custodial. It operates using HTLCs (Hash Timelocked Contracts), enabling Bitcoin to swap into Core-native assets almost instantly—under 30 seconds—without handing custody to third parties. (garden.finance, X (formerly Twitter))
By going live on Core, Garden ensures BTC holders can quickly convert into Core tokens and access the broader Core DeFi ecosystem right away. (X (formerly Twitter))
How It Works: From BTC to Core Tokens—Blazingly Fast
1. User Connects via Wallet
You start by connecting your Bitcoin wallet to Garden’s interface—this could be any wallet holding BTC. Since HTLCs are in play, you keep total control of your funds at all times. (Alchemy, garden.finance)
2. Initiate the Swap
Select BTC as the input asset and choose the Core token (often CORE or coreBTC) as the output. Confirm the transaction—Garden sets up an HTLC with a timelock and cryptographic condition.
3. Trustless, Instant Mechanism
Once both parties satisfy the HTLC conditions, the swap executes—without any custody handover or third-party interference. The entire exchange happens in under 30 seconds. (garden.finance, X (formerly Twitter))
4. Receive Core Asset and Go DeFi
The swapped Core-native asset lands in your Core Network wallet. From there, you can stake, lend, trade, or explore dApps—effortlessly and securely.
Why This Fusion Matters for Bitcoin DeFi
Rapid On-Ramp for BTC DeFi
Before Garden, bridging funds into Core—or any DeFi ecosystem—could take minutes or longer, especially with security steps. Now, real-time BTC access removes friction and delays, unlocking faster financial utility.
Custody Never Leaves You
Garden’s HTLC structure means your BTC never leaves your control—you initiate, and the contract executes trustlessly. This aligns perfectly with Core’s ethos of non-custodial ownership. (Alchemy, garden.finance)
Gateway to Core’s BTC-Fi Ecosystem
Once bridged, BTC can power Core’s entire ecosystem: non-custodial staking, dual-staking (BTC + CORE), DeFi apps, NFTs, gaming—you name it. (coredao.org)
Enhancing Bitcoin Utility
Bridges like Garden help turn passive BTC into an active financial asset. You can now use Bitcoin not just as a store of value, but as a vehicle for yield, liquidity, and financial innovation—all in near real-time.
Breaking It Down, Section by Section
Garden Finance in a Nutshell
- Purpose: Enable sub-30-second BTC → Core swaps
- Mechanism: HTLC-based, trustless, non-custodial
- Impact: Access Core DeFi almost immediately (garden.finance, Alchemy)
Joining the Core Ecosystem
- Bridge in Seconds: Swap BTC for Core-native tokens via Garden
- Dive into DeFi: Stake, trade, earn—right away
- Stay Secure: Never give up custody; maintain full ownership
Why It Matters
- Unlocks near-instant Bitcoin utility
- Empowers users to participate in Core’s scalable, secure DeFi ecosystem
- Supports decentralized finance that keeps assets in users’ control
Final Thoughts
CoreDAO’s bridging with Garden Finance is more than a technical feat—it’s a leap in user empowerment. Bridging BTC to Core in under 30 seconds, trustlessly and without custody loss, removes barriers to Bitcoin’s DeFi potential.
Now, Bitcoin isn’t just digital gold—it’s live capital, fuel for staking, yield farming, and next-gen decentralized applications. Thanks to this frictionless path, BTC holders can navigate Core’s ecosystem with unprecedented speed and security. As BTC transitions from passive wealth to active financial tool, Core and Garden are charting the future of Bitcoin-enabled DeFi.
Sources:
- Garden’s fast, non-custodial BTC bridging details (garden.finance, Alchemy)
- Garden live on Core enabling BTC → Core in under 30 seconds (X (formerly Twitter))
- CoreDAO’s staking data, Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism, BTCfi ecosystem stats (coredao.org, Bitcoinist.com)
