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Rootstock Ambassador Program: Shape The Future of Bitcoin DeFi

Rootstock Ambassador Program: Shape The Future of Bitcoin DeFi

We’re kicking off something big, and we want you to be a part of it. Rootstock is re-opening the Ambassador Program: a new way for creators, educators, developers, and organizers to grow the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem together. Whether you’re a seasoned Rootstock user or just getting started, this is your chance to go deeper, connect […]

Users
USDT0 on Rootstock: Comprehensive Guide to  Bridging & Use Cases

USDT0 on Rootstock: Comprehensive Guide to Bridging & Use Cases

The news everyone’s been waiting for: USDT0 is now live on Rootstock. USDT0, the omnichain deployment of Tether’s USDT, introduces a seamless way to access Bitcoin-backed loans, perpetuals, and yield opportunities on the most secure BTCFi layer. This guide covers everything you need to know to get started with USDT0 on Rootstock, from setup to […]

Users
Golden Sats Challenge: User Guide to the New Campaign on Rootstock

Golden Sats Challenge: User Guide to the New Campaign on Rootstock

5 Lil Pudgies up for grabs and a $500k+ of incentives to earn! The Rootstock community is excited to introduce the new campaign: The Golden Sats Challenge, and this is your chance to win a Lil Pudgy while earning some decent APR at the same time.  Complete onchain tasks such as bridging through Stargate and […]

Users
Rootstock Integrates USDT0 to Unlock BTCFi at Scale

Rootstock Integrates USDT0 to Unlock BTCFi at Scale

Rootstock, the most secure Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) layer, is now home to USDT0, the omnichain deployment of Tether’s USDT.  This integration connects the world’s most trusted stablecoin with Bitcoin’s most secure BTCFi layer, offering a unified and composable dollar asset for Rootstock’s fast-growing DeFi ecosystem. Why This Matters With LayerZero connectivity previously live on Rootstock, […]

Ecosystem
Introducing RSKj Lovell 7.2.0

Introducing RSKj Lovell 7.2.0

We are pleased to announce the release of RSKj Lovell 7.2.0, the latest version of the RSKj client. This update includes improvements to Ethereum compatibility, specifically in how the RSKj node handles the logIndex field, which indicates the position of a log entry within a transaction receipt’s list of logs. It also introduces the state override […]

Developers
PowPeg v3.0 Is Live: The Smartest & Most Secure Way to Bitcoin Bridging

PowPeg v3.0 Is Live: The Smartest & Most Secure Way to Bitcoin Bridging

The Best Way to Bridge BTC to Rootstock Just Got Even Better! The latest upgrade to PowPeg, Bitcoin’s most secure and trust-minimized bridge, delivers serious improvements in user experience, institutional access, and wallet compatibility. Seamless wallet support via Reown + WalletConnect Mobile-friendly QR code bridging Advanced control with UTXO selection One-tap bridging with the new […]

Developers
Announcing The Upcoming PowPeg Composition Change

Announcing The Upcoming PowPeg Composition Change

Summary: The Rootstock network will undergo a PowPeg change on block 7,781,198. Based on its current state, this is expected to occur on July 15th 2025. Since the Bitcoin deposit address will change, it is strongly recommended that users verify the address before initiating any conversions from BTC to RBTC on the network. No further […]

Developers
Rootstock Blocks Getting Faster: Redefining Difficulty Adjustment

Rootstock Blocks Getting Faster: Redefining Difficulty Adjustment

By Patricio Gallardo Special thanks to research team colleagues whose contributions significantly shaped my ideas on this subject. Tl;dr Rootstock is getting faster, and that means better performance on the most secure Bitcoin DeFi layer.  Shorter block times will make transactions confirm more quickly and improve the overall experience for users and developers. But to […]

Developers
Rootstock x Solv: Guide to Minting SolvBTC & xSolvBTC

Rootstock x Solv: Guide to Minting SolvBTC & xSolvBTC

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 most secure Bitcoin DeFi layer. Solv Protocol is a platform that offers a comprehensive set of financial services for Bitcoin holders. And now integrated […]

Users
Rootstock Attestation Service (RAS) Is Now Live on Rootstock Explorer v3

Rootstock Attestation Service (RAS) Is Now Live on Rootstock Explorer v3

The Rootstock Attestation Service (RAS) is officially live on Rootstock Explorer v3. This new release is empowering developers and enterprises to build verifiable, tamper-proof, and decentralized trust layers on the Bitcoin’s most secure DeFi layer. Developers can now easily create, anchor, and verify attestations directly through the Explorer interface, streamlining the way on-chain and off-chain […]

Developers
Moving BTC with the PowPeg App: User Guide

Moving BTC with the PowPeg App: User Guide

In the previous article, we explored how the PowPeg works, and what to expect when using it to move your Bitcoin in and out of Rootstock.  Here, we continue to explore how the PowPeg App works from a user perspective in a step-by-step guide including: Connecting your wallet Having sufficient funds of BTC Performing a […]

Users
Moving BTC with the PowPeg App: FAQs

Moving BTC with the PowPeg App: FAQs

Bridging BTC in and out of Rootstock using the PowPeg App means converting between BTC and rBTC, a 1:1 representation of Bitcoin on the Rootstock network that enables you to pay gas in the network and interact with DeFi applications with your Bitcoin.  This article answers some of the frequently asked questions about using the […]

Users