Recent reports indicate that Core (CORE), a top-100 altcoin utilizing Bitcoin's proof-of-work network, has experienced a remarkable surge in value over the past week.

Starting at $1.07 on March 29th, the price of CORE soared to $4.10 on April 1st, marking a substantial 283% increase. Despite a slight drop, CORE is currently valued at $2.75.

CORE's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) introduced two new additions to its blockchain - The Wizard Gallery, a unique NFT marketplace exclusive to CORE, and Core Ignition, a program supporting DeFi protocols on Bitcoin.

In collaboration with ZAN and stc Bahrain, the DAO expanded its partnerships to include these entities as official validators. These partnerships aim to enhance infrastructure resilience and promote the adoption of Web3 technologies in the Middle East.