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 […]
Calling all builders! Are you ready to launch the next wave of Bitcoin-secured dApps using the power of AI? The AI BUIDL Lab hackathon is launching soon. An AI-powered development challenge hosted on DoraHacks, in collaboration with Alchemy and thirdweb. This isn’t your average hackathon. The Rootstock developer community is helping devs build faster, smarter, […]
By Ramon Amela, Research Engineer BitVMX is a groundbreaking technology that enables Bitcoin to validate arbitrary programs without requiring changes to the Bitcoin protocol. Understanding BitVMX can be challenging for newcomers. This guide aims to break down the core concepts with practical examples. Current state of Bitcoin Bitcoin’s transaction model is based on UTXOs (Unspent […]
This article is part of the series “Real stories, Real builders” where we’ll share stories from developers who have built on Rootstock—what they created, why they chose it, how their projects are growing, and their advice for developers. Developers around the world are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on Bitcoin, and Rootstock is taking […]
By Carol E. – Program Manager Developers across the world are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on Bitcoin, and Rootstock is at the heart of that transformation. By providing an EVM-compatible environment secured by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work, Rootstock is taking its rightful place as the hub for innovation on Bitcoin. This is the first article […]
By Fede Jinich, Research Developer BitVMX is a two-party optimistic execution protocol that allows the execution of arbitrary computations on Bitcoin. This enables transactions where the spending condition depends on the result of such computation. In this article, we will use it to create a Pokemon-like game, where players must select the right character to […]
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. Thirdweb, a full stack, open-source Web3 development platform, recently integrated Rootstock. This integration provides Rootstock developers with pre-built smart contracts and powerful […]
For decades, vast improvements in the financial sector have often left underbanked consumers behind — leaving them unable to access credit. But the crypto space is establishing a track record of narrowing this gap, with upcoming trends including tokenization, unlocking new ways of helping hard-working consumers. Building upon its reputation as Bitcoin’s biggest and oldest […]
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. Alchemy, the leading blockchain development platform, has recently integrated into Rootstock. This integration brings the Rootstock developers a significant improvement in the […]
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 […]
At the beginning of the year, core contributors to Rootstock put a public roadmap into work, proposing improvements to the network in the next 12 months. One of the key focuses of the roadmap is to provide developers with the tools and resources to build on Rootstock and extend Bitcoin’s purpose and functionality. This is […]
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. RootstockLabs, a key contributor to the growth of the Rootstock ecosystem, has recently announced the development of a new Runes Toy Bridge […]
