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Flyover v2.3 Is Live : Automation, Smart Contract Pegouts & More Power for LPs

Flyover v2.3 Is Live : Automation, Smart Contract Pegouts & More Power for LPs

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 […]

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Rootstock x Bitcoin: Merged Mining Insights Report Q3 2025

Rootstock x Bitcoin: Merged Mining Insights Report Q3 2025

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 […]

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Announcing The Upcoming PowPeg Composition Change

Announcing The Upcoming PowPeg Composition Change

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 […]

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Build the Future. On Bitcoin. With Rootstock.

Build the Future. On Bitcoin. With Rootstock.

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 […]

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Reed Network Upgrade is Live: Stronger PowPeg, Cheaper Peg-Outs, and Foundations for the Future of Bitcoin DeFi

Reed Network Upgrade is Live: Stronger PowPeg, Cheaper Peg-Outs, and Foundations for the Future of Bitcoin DeFi

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 […]

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Hacktivator 3.0: Hack to the Future with Rootstock

Hacktivator 3.0: Hack to the Future with Rootstock

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 […]

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Rootstock Scaffold: Build, Deploy & Interact with Smart Contracts in Minutes

Rootstock Scaffold: Build, Deploy & Interact with Smart Contracts in Minutes

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 […]

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Introducing Reed 8.0.0: What You Need To Know About Rootstock’s Upcoming Network Upgrade

Introducing Reed 8.0.0: What You Need To Know About Rootstock’s Upcoming Network Upgrade

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 […]

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Rootstock x Avalon: Unlocking Bitcoin-Backed Lending for Institutions & Users

Rootstock x Avalon: Unlocking Bitcoin-Backed Lending for Institutions & Users

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 […]

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Rootstock x Bitcoin: Merged Mining Insights Report Q2 2025

Rootstock x Bitcoin: Merged Mining Insights Report Q2 2025

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 […]

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Reed Network Upgrade: Stronger Bitcoin<>Rootstock Bridging Coming Soon

Reed Network Upgrade: Stronger Bitcoin<>Rootstock Bridging Coming Soon

The Reed Network Upgrade is coming soon, cutting BTC withdrawal costs by 60%, allowing for an increase of PowPeg pegnatories for stronger security, and setting the stage for the Union Bridge, a next-gen, trust-minimized way to move Bitcoin into Rootstock. Check out the Rootstock roadmap to learn more about what’s coming! What is the Reed […]

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Bitcoin Bridging to Rootstock Just Got Better

Bitcoin Bridging to Rootstock Just Got Better

Introducing PowPeg App v3.1 & Flyover v2.2, Rootstock’s Native Bitcoin Bridge Keeps Getting Better PowPeg App v3.1 and Flyover v2.2 bring faster, smoother, and more flexible Bitcoin bridging to Rootstock. Users get improved UX, builders get easier integrations, and liquidity providers gain percentage-based fee control, making Bitcoin DeFi access better for everyone. What’s New? PowPeg […]

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