> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://nlx.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Basics of Core

Core is an EVM-compatible L1 blockchain powered by Bitcoin. It combines Ethereum's composability with Bitcoin's security using the Satoshi Plus consensus. This consensus model allows Bitcoin miners to delegate their hashing power to a Core validator and enables both Core and Bitcoin holders to stake and vote for validators.

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## Core Token

The Core token is the native token of the Core ecosystem. It is used for all gas fees on the network, staking, and on-chain governance.

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## coreBTC

coreBTC is a native wrapped Bitcoin on the Core Chain, maintaining a 1:1 peg with BTC through a secured and trustless mechanism. This allows Bitcoin users to seamlessly interact with the DeFi space on the EVM-compatible Core Chain, expanding Bitcoin’s functionality within the DeFi landscape without compromising its inherent security.

## Network Information

### Mainnet

* **Network Name**: CORE Mainnet
* **New RPC URL**: [https://rpc.coredao.org/](https://rpc.coredao.org/)
* **Chain ID**: 1116
* **Currency Symbol**: CORE
* **Block Explorer URL**: [https://scan.coredao.org](https://scan.coredao.org)

### Testnet

* **Network Name**: CORE Testnet
* **New RPC URL**: [https://rpc.test.coreBTCs.network](https://rpc.test.coreBTCs.network)
* **Chain ID**: 1115
* **Currency Symbol**: tCORE
* **Block Explorer URL**: [https://scan.test.coreBTCs.network](https://scan.test.coreBTCs.network)