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18 July, 2024
Remix and Metamask Integration on Rootstock Testnet: Developer Guide

This article is part of the “Bitcoin Developer Journey” series exploring different steps and guides for developers who want to dip their toes in the Rootstock ecosystem and start building DeFi on Bitcoin. In this article, we’re exploring step-by-step how to use Remix and Metamask, which are tools that were originally built for Ethereum, to […]

17 July, 2024
Guide to Getting Started with Gelato Web3 Functions

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Gelato, the famous rollup-as-a-service platform, has recently announced its integration with Rootstock. Through Gelato middleware services, Rootstock devs can now easily automate workflows […]

15 July, 2024
The Technical Landscape of Bitcoin Layer 2 Smart Contracts

The Bitcoin blockchain’s launch in 2009 was a transformative moment — allowing pseudonymous transactions to take place instantly and across borders in minutes. But as we’ve seen adoption increase over recent years, this network’s limitations have also become painfully clear. A lack of smart contract functionality has made it impossible to build decentralized apps on […]

10 July, 2024
Introducing Arrowhead 6.3.1: What You Need To Know About Rootstock’s Upcoming Patch Network Upgrade

Summary: The Rootstock network will undergo a patch network upgrade on block 6,549,300. This mandatory upgrade fixes the PowPeg outage reported on June 24th; users who adhere to these changes must update their nodes to the latest version. As described in the June 24th PowPeg outage incident report,  the Rootstock Core Development team has been […]

9 July, 2024
Rootstock x Wigwam: Guide to Bridging Rootstock on Wigwam Wallet

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Wigwam, the open-source and user-friendly Web3 wallet, has recently announced its integration with Rootstock. Being compatible with 17 blockchains and supporting Rootstock Naming […]

4 July, 2024
Rootstock x Elk: Guide to Bridging Rootstock on Elk Finance

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Elk Finance, the cross-chain infrastructure framework, has recently announced its integration with Rootstock. This integration brings Rootstock users the ability to seamlessly move […]

3 July, 2024
Introducing Arrowhead 6.3.0

The Rootstock community is pleased to announce the release of the latest version of the RSKj client, which is now available in the RSKj GitHub repository. This update mainly focuses on improving Ethereum compatibility at the JSON-RPC interface and enhancing the node’s performance. While this upgrade is optional, we strongly encourage users to update their […]

2 July, 2024
Bringing Ethereum dApps to Rootstock: Developer Guide #1

This article is part of the “Bitcoin Developer Journey” series exploring different steps and guides for developers who want to dip their toes in the Rootstock ecosystem and start building DeFi on Bitcoin. In this article, we’re starting with the first developer guide on porting EVM dApps to Rootstock including information about prerequisites, code editors, […]

28 June, 2024
Rootstock x SideShift: Guide to Trading RBTC on SideShift.ai

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain.  SideShift.ai, the direct-to-wallet crypto exchange, has recently announced its integration with Rootstock. Through this integration, Rootstock users can now use 200+ cryptocurrencies to […]

27 June, 2024
Incident report: Rootstock peg-in / peg-out service outage on June 24th

FINAL UPDATE — July 24th Arrowhead 6.3.1 successfully activated at Mainnet block 6,549,300, fixing the issue in the BitcoinJ library. PowPeg operations can now be resumed. However, peg-in operations will initially take a few more hours than they normally do until Rootstock’s bridge contract finishes syncing. Peg-ins initiated while the PowPeg was not operational will […]

18 June, 2024
The Security Architecture of Rootstock and the Principle of Defense

In the latest episode of Rootstock Fundamentals, we dive into the network’s security architecture — and explore the defense mechanisms deployed to keep assets safe. To do that, we’re joined by Rootstock’s co-founder and Chief Scientist Sergio Demian Lerner. A long-standing issue across the industry has been something known as the “blockchain trilemma.” This relates […]

17 June, 2024
Guide to Bridging Fiat to RBTC with Mt Pelerin

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain.  Mt Pelerin, a buy, sell, and exchange platform bridging fiat to cryptocurrency, integrated Rootstock. This integration brings Rootstock users with the ability to […]

28 October, 2024
Rootstock x Bitcoin: Merged Mining Insights Report | Q3 2024

This report is presented by RootstockLabs, a key contributor to the growth of the Rootstock ecosystem. At Rootstocklabs, we strive to empower the community by offering transparent insights into merged mining dynamics through quarterly hashrate reports dedicated to Rootstock. Our goal is to enhance comprehension with user-friendly visuals such as tables and graphs, ensuring better visibility into the security of the Rootstock chain and the ecosystem as a whole. Here you will find insights into the 2024 third quarter (July – September) Merged Mining report: DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT HERE. Hashrate Reports Key Insights With the quarterly hashrate reports, we dive […]

25 October, 2024
Rootstock x Omnity: Bridging Runes to Rootstock

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” which explores different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Omnity, the first fully on-chain interoperable omnichain protocol, has recently integrated Rootstock. This integration is now allowing Rootstockers to interact with Bitcoin Runes including minting, etching, burning, and transferring to different Bitcoin layer 2s. In this article, we explore how Rootstock users can now utilize Omnity to interact with Runes assets. But first, What are Bitcoin Runes? Bitcoin Runes are an experimental protocol that introduces a unique […]

24 October, 2024
Rootstock x Woodswap: Guide to Getting RBTC

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” that explores different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain.  WoodSwap, a decentralized exchange built on top of Rootstock, is now live on mainnet. This new dApp offers fast, secure, and seamless DEX services with an advanced concentrated liquidity mechanism for the Rootstock ecosystem.  In this article, we will guide you through using Woodswap within the Rootstock ecosystem Getting RBTC with Woodswap Step 1: Visit the WoodSwap official website:https://woodswap.org/home, tap the “Launch APP” button, and connect your wallet. […]

23 October, 2024
RBTC vs WBTC: A Comparative Guide for Bitcoin Developers

Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is facing challenges due to Bitgo’s plan to transfer management to a venture involving Justin Sun’s Tron, sparking fears in MakerDAO about transparency and service interruptions.  Investors are reacting by reconsidering WBTC’s role, potentially triggering a sell-off if removed as collateral for DAI, impacting both WBTC and broader crypto markets reliant on DeFi. This situation warns DeFi protocols about risks of integrating centralized entities, potentially reshaping how crypto assets are managed in decentralized systems, crucial for market stability and governance in the future. With those risks becoming more visible, it’s important to consider alternative wrapped Bitcoin assets […]

15 October, 2024
QSTN Journey in Rootstock: Developer Spotlight

The Rootstock Grants Program has been running since early 2023, with more than 67 grantees and over 17 dApps live on mainnet today.  One of the most recent builders on Rootstock and grantee, Orin Campbell, shares his thoughts about the Rootstock grants program, including what their platform QSTN is, why they chose to build it on Rootstock, how to overcome challenges of the industry, and advice for other builders on Bitcoin.  Got an idea for a web3 application? Build it today with the Rootstock Grants Program Web3 Survey Tools “At QSTN, we envision ourselves as the Web3 version of Google […]

14 October, 2024
Rootstock x Crowdswap: Guide to Getting RBTC

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain.  Crowdswap, a user-friendly multi-chain DEX, recently announced the integration with Rootstock. This integration brings Rootstock users with the ability to exchange their assets to key Rootstock tokens, including RBTC and RIF. In this article, we explore the steps to bridge assets to RBTC via Crowdswap. Guide to Getting RBTC with Crowdswap One of CrowdSwap’s key strengths is its user-friendly and practical design, allowing you to exchange assets in […]

10 October, 2024
Rootstock x Onramp: Guide to Bridging Fiat to RBTC

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain.  Onramp, a buy, sell, and exchange platform bridging fiat to cryptocurrency, integrated Rootstock. This integration brings Rootstock users with the ability to exchange fiat to key Rootstock tokens, including RBTC and RIF. In this article, we explore the steps to bridge fiat to RBTC via Onramp. Guide to buying RBTC with fiat Step 1: To begin, visit the Onramp.money website or download the mobile app using the links […]

2 October, 2024
Rootstock’s Rise in Bitcoin L2 Space: Key Insights from Messari Research

Messari, one of the most respected research firms in the crypto space, has released a new and in-depth report shedding light on Rootstock.  As one of the oldest and largest Bitcoin sidechains, Rootstock offers developers a way to build EVM-compatible decentralized applications (dApps) while keeping Bitcoin at the core. This article breaks down the essential insights from the report, from Rootstock’s unique value proposition to its future growth opportunities. Key Highlights from the Messari Report: Rootstock is now leveraging over 60% of Bitcoin’s total hashrate, making it one of the most secure Bitcoin sidechains in existence. Rootstock’s TVL has seen […]

25 September, 2024
Introducing Fast Mode: Getting RBTC via the PowPeg, but Faster

By integrating Flyover, users can now transfer BTC to RBTC as close to native as possible, and as fast as 20 minutes instead of 17 hours. At the beginning of 2024, core contributors to the Rootstock ecosystem proposed a roadmap that aims to make Rootstock and Bitcoin accessible to everyone. The most recent development in this initiative is the introduction of Fast Mode, which makes getting RBTC via the native PowPeg easier, 98% faster, and more user-friendly. In this article, we’re exploring how the integration of the Flyover into the PowPeg is making all of this possible Try fast mode […]

24 September, 2024
Rootstock x Changelly: Guide to Getting RBTC

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Changelly, the global crypto exchange platform, has recently integrated into Rootstock. This integration is bringing Rootstockers a new DEX to seamlessly get RBTC, the native token of the Rootstock ecosystem. In this article, we explore a step-by-step approach to get RBTC via Changelly dApp. Steps to get RBTC via Changelly Step 1: Sign up on Changelly (changelly.com) via your Google account or email. The set-up will take approximately […]

17 September, 2024
Get RBTC: Guide to Exchanges (DEXs & CEXs)

This article is part of the “Journey in Rootstock” series, guiding users to access the ecosystem. From compatible wallets and assets to exchanges and bridges, this series aims to simplify Rootstockers’ experience in the Bitcoin-powered DeFi world.    If you’re looking to get RBTC and start exploring the Rootstock ecosystem, there is an array of crypto exchanges to choose from.  The best platform for you will depend on a multitude of factors. What type of wallet do you use? Do you need a fiat on-ramp? Are you converting from another cryptocurrency? Over 20 exchanges now list RBTC — “Smart Bitcoin” […]

13 September, 2024
Rootstock x Safle: Guide to Managing RBTC with Safle Wallet

This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Safle, the non-custodial identity wallet, has announced its integration with Rootstock. This integration brings a new tool for Rootstockers to manage their assets while ensuring maximum security using Safle’s open-source PIN-based transaction signing method. In this article, we explore how users can create multiple Rootstock wallets to manage their assets on Safle. But first,  What does this integration bring? Safle brings the Rootstock ecosystem with two SDKs, which […]