Link copied 
A significant development in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) has recently been set into motion. SushiSwap, a popular DeFi platform, has announced plans to join forces with the emerging Core blockchain protocol. This new partnership is expected to open up various financial services to users, strengthening the functionality of both entities.
The collaborative initiative aims to magnify the reach of both platforms. Developers working on Core will now have the ability to utilize SushiSwap's liquidity pools, cross-chain swaps, and its decentralized exchange aggregator, making the development of decentralized applications (dApps) easier and more efficient.
For SushiSwap, the additional liquidity that will come from its integration with Core will amplify the efficiency of other DeFi protocols on the Core network. This advancement showcases an opportunity for enhanced functionality within Core's system, which operates on a unique consensus mechanism known as Satoshi Plus.
Core's spokesperson shed light on the technical specifics, highlighting the platform's integration of both proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms. These combine to ensure privacy, scalability, and security within the protocol. Core's innovative approach utilizes 40% of Bitcoin's hash power, making it EVM-compatible and expanding the use cases that were previously unattainable on Bitcoin.
Core's unique Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism is a blend of different elements from the two consensus types, using Bitcoin miners in the election process for Core's validator set. It further builds on the security of Bitcoin's consensus mechanism by integrating a variation of Ethereum's PoS.
In related news, Sushi's "head chef" Jared Grey addressed recent concerns over a subpoena from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, resulting in the creation of a $3 million legal defense fund. This fund was established to fend off potential legal challenges in the future.
The collaboration between SushiSwap and Core signals an exciting shift in the DeFi landscape, as it promises to bring more versatility and opportunities to developers and users alike.
