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Bitcoin secures the network; Rootstock brings EVM-compatible smart contracts to it. If you’ve been waiting for the moment to build real applications on Bitcoin — and earn while you learn — Rootstock Builder Rootcamp is where that journey begins. Applications Are Now Open A few weeks ago, hundreds of developers joined the Builder Rootcamp Priority […]
We are pleased to announce the release of RSKj Reed 8.1.0, the latest version of the RSKj client. As approved by the Rootstock community as part of the Reed upgrade, this version introduces a set of consensus changes that will activate only on Testnet, along with RSKj node optimizations for improved performance, stability, and better […]
The bridge between Bitcoin and Rootstock just got significantly smarter. Flyover v2.3 brings a new level of automation, flexibility, and increased developer friendliness to the Bitcoin bridging experience. Whether you’re a liquidity provider, a dApp developer, or a Bitcoiner exploring Rootstock, this release strengthens the foundation of Bitcoin-native DeFi. What’s New in Flyover v2.3? Enhanced […]
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 […]
The Rootstock network will undergo a PowPeg change at block 8,147,322, expected to occur on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This activation will also enable the Segwit-supported PowPeg, introduced as part of the recently completed Reed network upgrade, which reduces peg-out fees, enhances efficiency, and improves bridge scalability. Since the Bitcoin deposit address will change, it […]
Bitcoin secures the network; Rootstock brings EVM-compatible smart contracts to it. If you’ve been waiting for the moment to build real apps on Bitcoin and earn while you learn, Builder Rootcamp is where that momentum starts. Join the priority list now What is Builder Rootcamp? Builder Rootcamp is a 10-week, cohort-based, learn and earn program […]
The Reed Network Upgrade is now live on Rootstock mainnet, marking a major milestone for Bitcoin’s first and longest-running smart contract layer. Reed strengthens the PowPeg, reduces peg-out costs by 60%, and lays the foundation for the next generation of trust-minimized Bitcoin bridging. This isn’t just a technical upgrade, it’s a leap forward in Rootstock’s […]
The future of building on Bitcoin has arrived. Hacktivator 3.0 is live, transforming Rootstock’s developer contributor program into a dynamic open source contribution marketplace where ideas become opportunities and contributors are rewarded for their impactful work. This new chapter builds on a journey that began less than a year ago. The Rootstock Hacktivator first launched […]
Rootstock Scaffold, the dev toolkit designed to facilitate easy dApp development is now live on Rootstock. This project, which takes inspiration from the original Scaffold-ETH, enables you to create, debug and deploy your smart contracts and build user interfaces that interact with those contracts. What is Rootstock Scaffold? Rootstock Scaffold is an open-source development toolkit […]
The Rootstock community has approved a set of consensus changes to be included in the upcoming Reed network upgrade. Reed will activate on Rootstock Mainnet on block 8,052,200. This is a mandatory upgrade; users who adhere to these changes must update their nodes to the latest version. The latest version of the RSKj client is […]
New lending markets on Rootstock give Bitcoin holders more ways to put BTC to work, without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem. Why this matters Bitcoin holders want safe, onchain ways to access credit, manage treasury, and earn yield. With Avalon Labs now live on Rootstock, you can borrow against BTC-aligned collateral while staying anchored to the […]
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 […]
