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AML check on Core

Core is an EVM blockchain tied to Bitcoin: addresses start with 0x, and Bitcoin holders can stake BTC that stays on Bitcoin under a timelock.

Address format0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters (EVM) · chain ID 1116; staked BTC stays on Bitcoin under a timelock0x851eb0bb9bb883c0ae80e10ddd630dc04162009fExample for illustration, not a real address.
Note

A Core address has the same 0x format as an Ethereum or BNB Chain address, so make sure an AML check is run on Core itself (chain ID 1116). Bitcoin staked through Core stays on Bitcoin; it is linked to a Core address only through data written into the staking transaction.

Services that check Core

01EllipticEnterprise platformPrice on requestSupportedNot scored
02TRM LabsEnterprise platformPrice on requestSupportedNot scored

How to check a Core address

  1. Get the public addressAsk your counterparty for the address they will send from — or copy it from the incoming transaction.
  2. Pick a service that covers CoreChoose one marked “Supported” in the list above. When checking a 0x address, select the Core network: the same address can have a completely different history on Ethereum or other EVM chains.
  3. Run the check and read itUSDT and USDC on Core are not issued natively by Tether or Circle; compare the token contract with the addresses in Core's official docs before accepting them.
A real AML check needs only a public address. Never share a seed phrase or private key.

Core specifics

  • Core describes itself as a high-performance, EVM-compatible layer 1 blockchain secured by Bitcoin, so Ethereum-style apps, smart contracts and tools can run on it.[1]
  • Core's 'Satoshi Plus' consensus picks validators using three kinds of votes: Bitcoin holders timelocking BTC, Bitcoin miners delegating existing hash power, and CORE holders locking (staking) CORE.[2]
  • According to Core's docs, Bitcoin staking is self-custodial: the BTC never leaves the Bitcoin blockchain but is locked with Bitcoin's CLTV timelock, and the staking transaction includes metadata naming a Core validator and a Core address to receive CORE rewards; after the lock ends, the owner must redeem it to spend it again.[3]
  • Core's mainnet launched in January 2023.[4]
  • Core's docs list USDT and USDC token contracts on Core (USDT 0x900101d06a7426441ae63e9ab3b9b0f63be145f1, USDC 0xa4151b2b3e269645181dccf2d426ce75fcbdeca9) on the resources page for the Core Bridge, which is powered by LayerZero.[5]

Common risks on Core

Stolen fundsHighCoins taken in hacks of exchanges, protocols or personal wallets.DeFi protocolLowEstablished on-chain lending, swaps and liquidity pools.ScamHighMoney taken through fake investments, phishing, impersonation and similar deception.

FAQ

Are USDT and USDC on Core issued directly by Tether and Circle?

No. As of 4 October 2026, Core is not on Tether's list of supported blockchains or Circle's list of native USDC chains. Core's own docs list USDT and USDC contracts on the resources page for the Core Bridge, which is powered by LayerZero.

Does staking BTC on Core mean sending my Bitcoin to Core?

No, according to Core's docs. The BTC stays on the Bitcoin blockchain, locked with a Bitcoin timelock (CLTV). The staking transaction names a Core validator and a Core address that receives CORE rewards. When the lock ends, you redeem the BTC to spend it again.

How do I check a Core address for AML risk?

Copy the public address, open one of the services listed above that supports Core, and run the check. You never need a seed phrase or private key.

What does “Not verified” mean?

The service claims support somewhere — in marketing copy or a third-party page — but its own docs, pricing or FAQ do not list the network. Treat it as unknown.

Sources

  1. Core DAO (official docs) — Core 101: The Bitcoin Everything Chain. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  2. Core DAO (official docs) — Core 101: The Bitcoin Everything Chain. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  3. Core DAO (official docs) — How Self-Custodial Bitcoin Staking Works. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  4. Core DAO (official blog) — Core First Year: Celebrating Milestones and Innovation (29 Jan 2024). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  5. Core DAO (official docs) — Core Bridge Resources. Checked 4 Oct 2026.