Core Foundation and Core Ventures are excited to announce the best 10 teams selected for the first cohort of the Core Commit Program! After an extensive and highly competitive application process, these exceptional teams have been chosen for their potential to drive innovation and expand the Core ecosystem.
What is the Core Commit Program?
The Core Commit Program is a 3-month initiative designed to empower early-stage, high-potential teams to refine their ideas, scale their projects, and accelerate their journey to success. Through mentorship, access to resources, and networking opportunities, the program provides a robust foundation for Web3 builders to thrive.
Highlights of Inaugural Cohort:
- Cohort Kickoff Date: 9th Jan 2025
- Tracks: Wishlist Track and Creative Track
- Applications Received: 144
- No. of Selected for Cohort#1: Top 10 most innovative and impactful projects
Over the course of three months, the selected 10 teams will benefit from:
- 1:1 Mentorship: Expert guidance from Core Contributors.
- Resources & Tools: Everything needed to build and scale effectively.
- Community Access: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
- Funding Opportunities: Demo Day pitches to secure funding from Core Ventures and a network of 100+ VCs.
Meet the Top 10 Teams for Cohort 1
- 0xBridge: Decentralized 1:1 pegged BTC minting for any Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain.
- B14g: Reduces capital barriers to staking, creating a merge marketplace for BTC staking using Core’s non-custodial BTC staking.
- Bitcoin Derby: AI-powered betting game on Bitcoin.
- BQLabs: Insurance infrastructure for Bitcoin, enabling permissionless risk coverage across DeFi.
- Celeriz: A stablecoin orchestration API designed to streamline international transactions.
- Coffer Network: Non-custodial multi-sig wallet for Bitcoin, enabling earnings from rebates and management fees.
- Degen Markets: Prediction Markets as a Service.
- Ordinistan: Introduces an Optimistic Bridging solution for NFT transfers between Bitcoin L1 and Core Blockchain, along with an NFT marketplace.
- Sats Terminal: Bitcoin DeFi Aggregation Protocol.
- VaultLayer: Liquid Staking Vaults (LSV) for Bitcoin DeFi.
What’s Next?
These 10 teams will embark on a transformative journey, supported by mentors and industry experts, as they execute their plans and hit critical milestones. Each team will also receive performance-based monthly rewards based on weekly milestones.
At the end of the program, the selected teams will showcase their progress at Demo Day, competing for funding and further support from Core Ventures and its extensive VC network.
Stay Connected
Follow these incredible teams as they push boundaries, overcome challenges, and realize their visions. Updates, builder sessions, and AMAs will be shared regularly—don’t miss out!
Congratulations to the Top 10 Teams! Let’s shape the future of BTCfi together by building on Core! 