Odaily News According to official news, DeFi Technologies has deployed an independent validator node on Core as part of its DeFi infrastructure business line. The plan is part of the cooperation between DeFi Technologies and Core Foundation. The two parties have previously announced the development of innovative Bitcoin ETPs, including Valour's yield-based BTC ETP and the new Core ETP. It is reported that DeFi Technologies will pledge 1,498 BTC through its subsidiary Valour Inc., participate in non-custodial Bitcoin staking and receive rewards from Core's consensus mechanism.