Merge Marketplace on Core FAQs
What is b14g Merge Marketplace?
b14g Merge Marketplace is a platform that connects BTC holders and CORE holders for dual-staking on Core Chain. By collaborative staking, both parties share the highest reward tier from Core Chain dual-staking.
b14g Merge Marketplace is now live on Core mainnet.
How does b14g help $BTC holders and $CORE holders?
Core Dual-staking offers high yields but requires both BTC and CORE in a 1:8000 ratio, which many users can’t meet due to limited assets or capital.
b14g Merge Marketplace lets BTC and CORE holders collaborate for dual-staking, so you can:
For BTC Holders: You can earn boosted yields without buying more CORE or taking on CORE price change risk.
For CORE Holders: If you don’t want to buy BTC right now (maybe because the price seems too high), you can still earn a boosted APY by staking CORE alone.
How does marketplace work?
Alice (a BTC holder) creates a merge order, define reward sharing allocation between her and future CORE stakers. Then she stakes her native BTC on Bitcoin network (through Core’s non-custodial mechanism).
Bob (a CORE holder) stakes his CORE to match with Alice’s order. His $CORE is auto staked into Core Staking Contract.
🎉Boom, Core dual-staking boost yield is unlcoked.
Rewards are distributed proportionally:
Alice: Earns rewards from her staked BTC.
Bob: Earns rewards from his staked CORE.
Dual-Staking Boost Rewards: b14g takes 1% cut. The remainder (99%) is shared between Alice and Bob as per reward sharing ratio.
For more details, check out the Merge Marketplace architecture!
How can I participate?
Check this user guide, sir.
Are there any requirements for joining Merge Marketplace?
To participate, you must meet the following requirements:
For CORE staking: Stake at least 1 CORE (excluding the transaction fees).
For BTC staking: Stake at least 0.01 BTC (excluding the transaction fees).
Is it audited?
Yes, sir. b14g Merge Marketplace Audit report
Is my $BTC safe?
Yes.
For BTC staking, we use Core’s BTC non-custodial staking. You keep your BTC in your own wallet on the Bitcoin network with a time lock.
Nobody else can touch your Bitcoin. No bridge. No wrapping. No third-party custody. No external smart contract risk. No slashing risk.
Is my $CORE safe?
Your CORE is automatically staked into the Core staking contract.
Check Corescan. It's public.
What are the conditions for slashing? Will my staked tokens get slashed?
No slashing applied to your staked tokens.
When you use the Merge Marketplace, you follow Core’s staking mechanism, which means you also follow Core’s slashing rules. On the Core Chain network, slashing is only applied to validators for misconduct. Stakers who delegate their CORE or BTC will NOT be slashed, even if a validator is penalized.
What are the important considerations for Locking Periods before staking your BTC?
Time Lock Expiration: When you lock your Bitcoin for staking, it's inaccessible until the staking period concludes.
Choosing wisely: You should select your locking period thoughtfully, considering your investment objectives and risk tolerance. Starting with shorter locking periods can help you become familiar with the process before committing to longer durations.
Please follow these guidelines to ensure smooth transactions when staking or redeeming your Bitcoin.
Avoid Low Gas Fees:
We recommend avoiding gas fees that are lower than the current market rate.
Using a gas fee that is too low, especially during periods of network congestion, may result in your Bitcoin transaction taking an extended amount of time (potentially days) to be confirmed.
Handling Low Gas Fee Situations:
If your Bitcoin transaction is delayed due to a low gas fee, consider using a transaction accelerator to speed up the process.
Several third-party services are available, such as the free viaBTC transaction accelerator (accessible here).
Please research and choose a service that best fits your needs.
While Bitcoin is timelocked, can users unstake CORE that’s dual staked with Bitcoin? If so, do they lose any rewards earned prior to unstaking CORE?
Users can unstake CORE anytime, just as they can when they stake CORE independently.
However, there’s an important detail to note: boosted dual-staking rewards are calculated daily at 00:00 UTC.
If a user unstakes CORE before the daily snapshot, the reward percentage will decrease due to the reduced amount of staked CORE. As a result, they might not earn rewards for the time they staked between the last snapshot and the moment they unstake.
That said, rewards earned prior to unstaking (from earlier snapshots) are not lost.
To maximize rewards, it’s best to unstake right after the daily snapshot at 00:00 UTC.
Why does the APR vary for each order?
The APR for each order depends on several factors, such as:
The reward-sharing ratio between BTC stakers and CORE stakers
The dual-staking tier the order belongs to
The validator’s APY
The amount of $CORE staked in the order
These variables combine to determine the final APY for each order.
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