What is Corn?

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In the crypto world, Bitcoin has long been considered the gold standard for storing value, but its applications in DeFi have remained limited. Corn is a network built specifically for BTCFi, combining Bitcoin’s security with DeFi innovation to open up new financial possibilities for BTC holders.

Corn is built on Arbitrum and features deep integrations with Coinbase and LayerZero. Its core asset, $BTCN (a hybrid tokenized Bitcoin), is used as the gas token—enabling Bitcoin holders to enter the EVM-based DeFi ecosystem securely and efficiently.

BTCN and the Bitcoin Clearing House

One of Corn’s key innovations is the Bitcoin Clearing House, inspired by MakerDAO’s Peg Stabilization Module (PSM). This transparent and secure conversion mechanism turns Bitcoin from a mere store of value into a yield-generating asset.

$BTCN is a hybrid token pegged 1:1 with native BTC, with reserves currently backed by trusted custodians like Coinbase and BitGo, and plans to expand to a broader range of Bitcoin-backed assets and custodians in the future. This structure enhances asset security, liquidity, and scalability. With $BTCN at the core, developers can build Bitcoin-native financial applications on Corn—including more efficient lending protocols, AMMs directly integrated with Bitcoin liquidity, and DeFi tools with superior capital efficiency.

The Core Pillars of BTCFi

Corn is one of the first Bitcoin Secured Networks (BSN) in the Babylon ecosystem, leveraging Bitcoin’s strong security and serving as a natural liquidity pool for BTC liquid staking tokens (LSTs). This combination delivers unprecedented security and liquidity to DeFi, driving the long-term growth of BTCFi. Corn’s roadmap includes features such as veStaking and an innovative Bribe Market, designed to incentivize further participation by users and protocols, creating a community-led, continuously expanding BTCFi ecosystem.

A New Model of Yield Distribution

Corn’s popCORN System is a decentralized yield distribution mechanism that aligns the interests of users, builders, and liquidity providers. $CORN stakers can allocate network-level rewards to the protocols delivering the most value to the ecosystem, shifting competition among protocols to a model focused on attracting support from $CORN holders. This fosters long-term collaboration and sustainable growth. Importantly, all network rewards and emissions will move from direct $CORN distribution to $popCORN distribution—encouraging ongoing participation and tightly linking value to long-term commitment.

Corn Tokenomics

Corn’s native token, $CORN, is the ecosystem’s core incentive and governance tool, with a total supply of 2.1 billion tokens. The tokenomic design ensures long-term, fair rewards for the community and all participants. Distribution is as follows:

Community Allocation (52%):

• Initial Distribution (10%): Rewards early participants and active network users, including Kernels Season 1 & 2, Yap to Eat, Harvester Vaults, and similar activities.

• User Incentives & Network Security (33.3%): Via the popCORN System, emissions are regularly directed to whitelisted ecosystem applications and provide rewards for Bitcoin stakers securing Babylon BSN.

• Builder & Ecosystem Support (5%): Funding protocols and development teams building within Corn.

• Community Fundraising (3.7%): Over 1,000 community investors from Legion.cc and Echo.xyz.

Early Supporters (13%): Includes investments from institutional and strategic partners.

Core Contributors (25%): Allocated to key service providers, engineering teams, business development, and marketing professionals.

Corn Foundation (10%): Focused on sustained ecosystem growth and global outreach.

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Conclusion

Corn (CORN) is an innovative network purpose-built for BTCFi, seamlessly combining Bitcoin’s security with DeFi innovation through its technical architecture and tokenomics. It offers users a more open and efficient financial ecosystem. As Corn continues to grow, its influence within BTCFi is set to expand, driving added value and new experiences for users.