Ceffu and Core Partner to Enable Secure, Institutional Bitcoin Staking
Ceffu is pleased to announce our partnership with Core, a Bitcoin-powered layer for decentralized finance (DeFi), to introduce a secure, non-custodial bitcoin staking solution that integrates directly with institutional-grade custody. This collaboration enables clients to stake both Bitcoin (BTC) and CORE tokens without transferring assets outside of Ceffu’s secure environment—combining the security of qualified custody with Core’s dual-staking mechanism for optimized yields.
As institutional Bitcoin adoption accelerates, investors face a critical challenge: generating yield without compromising security or compliance. Existing staking mechanisms typically force unacceptable trade-offs—whether moving assets to third-party protocols, accepting custodial risk, or settling for inefficient yield structures.
Core has established itself as a leader in Bitcoin-based DeFi with over $380 million in staked assets (4,352 BTC and 45 million CORE tokens). Our partnership bridges their innovative Satoshi Plus Consensus—which merges Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work security with delegated Proof-of-Stake efficiency—with Ceffu's custody solutions. The result combines:
Non-custodial security via our MPC-based Qualified Wallet
Native custody integration that facilitates staking without off-platform transfers
Core's proven dual-staking architecture
This creates a robust solution that solves three critical challenges:
Secure Staking Without Custodial Compromise
Unlike conventional approaches that necessitate moving assets outside custody, this integration enables staking directly from secured wallets. Assets remain fully secured within our Qualified Wallet, which employs distributed key management to eliminate single points of failure. The solution ensures strict governance through multi-user authorization protocols, automated compliance enforcement, and complete transaction visibility - meeting institutional security and operational requirements without compromise.
Dual-Staking for Enhanced Bitcoin Utility
Simultaneous staking of native BTC and CORE tokens—a unique value proposition that avoids the complexities and risks of wrapped Bitcoin solutions. This preserves Bitcoin’s security guarantees while optimizing yield potential through Core’s ecosystem.
Institutional-Grade Transparency
The solution provides real-time yield tracking, auditable staking positions, and compliance-compatible workflows—critical features for regulated entities managing reporting and risk exposure.
Looking Ahead
This partnership addresses a clear need in institutional digital asset management: the ability to generate yield from bitcoin while maintaining rigorous custody standards. By integrating Core’s staking protocol with Ceffu’s secure infrastructure, we’re providing institutions with a practical solution that balances opportunity with security.
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About Core
Core is Bitcoin’s first Proof of Stake (PoS) layer and the largest Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, merging the unparalleled security of Bitcoin with the scalability of the Satoshi Plus consensus. Core’s Dual Staking empowers Bitcoin holders to earn secure and sustainable yields by staking both BTC and CORE, all while retaining full control of their assets.
Over 5,600 BTC and 160M CORE have been staked on the Core blockchain, enhancing Bitcoin’s utility and security. Core is the most Bitcoin-aligned EVM blockchain with ~76% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to the network’s security. This breakthrough has amassed millions of Core adopters — over 43M unique addresses, 367M+ transactions, and over $465M TVL since its mainnet launch in January 2023.
About Ceffu
Ceffu is a compliant, institutional-grade custody platform offering custody and liquidity solutions that are ISO 27001 & 27701 certified and SOC2 Type 1 & Type 2 attested. Our multi-party computation (MPC) technology, combined with a customizable multi-approval scheme, provides bespoke solutions allowing institutional clients to safely store and manage their digital assets. Institutions may also benefit from Ceffu’s secure gateway to a wide range of liquidity products within other exchanges’ ecosystems. Institutions may also benefit from Ceffu's secure gateway to the world's largest crypto exchange through MirrorX, our off-exchange settlement solution.
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