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 in November 2024 with a simple but powerful idea: reward developers for making meaningful contributions to the Rootstock ecosystem. Since then, it has become a space where developers from around the world can share knowledge, improve the network, and be rewarded for their impact.
Now, with Hacktivator 3.0, the future of open source contributions is here.
A Look Back: Hacktivator 1.0 and 2.0
Hacktivator 1.0 and 2.0 ran from November 2024 to August 2025. Both versions operated through a manual process. Developers submitted their contributions using a Google Form. After submission, they received a confirmation email, and the Rootstock team manually reviewed each entry. The review process could take up to 30 days, ending with one of three outcomes: approval, a request for revisions, or rejection.
Despite the manual setup, the results were impressive:
- Total submissions: 290+
- Approved submissions: 104+
- Approval rate: >35.86%
- Unique contributors: 89+, spanning 21 countries
- Published contributions: 57 written tutorials and 14 live video tutorials, with new content still rolling out weekly
- Many significant code contributions that strengthened the Rootstock ecosystem
Hacktivator 1.0 and 2.0 proved that developers were ready to engage, contribute, and build the future of Rootstock together.
What’s New in Hacktivator 3.0
Hacktivator 3.0 is where the story jumps to the next chapter. The Rootstock Hacktivator has evolved from a manual contributor process into a seamless open source contribution marketplace. No more Google Forms. No more email chains. Everything now happens directly in one place: the Hacktivator 3.0 platform.
Here is what developers can do today:
- Create a private profile. Every contributor sets up a profile with personal information and a wallet address. The profile is private, so personal data is never visible to the public. Once set up, the profile saves time by removing repetitive admin work.
- Submit ideas. Contributors can propose new ideas — from features and tools to educational resources. Each idea is reviewed by the Rootstock team, and if approved, it is published on the platform. The contributor is rewarded once the idea is approved.
- Claim and build existing ideas. Developers can browse the marketplace of approved ideas and claim the ones they want to work on. Once completed and approved, contributions are rewarded within the established ranges for code or educational content, with the exact amount decided based on the quality, complexity, and impact of the work. A contributor can even submit an idea, have it approved, and then claim it for themselves.
- Centralized communication. All updates, feedback, and reviews now happen directly on the platform. Contributors no longer need to wait for email responses — everything is tracked and managed in one place.
Rewards at a Glance
Rewards are distributed, according to the hacktivator’s terms and conditions, based on how you choose to contribute:
- Submit Ideas: Earn a flat reward of $15 for each approved idea.
- Claim Ideas: Contributors are rewarded within clear ranges, depending on the type and impact of their work:
- Code contributions: $50 – $1,000
- Educational content: $50 – $500
The review process continues to be handled by the Rootstock team to ensure quality and relevance, but now it is streamlined and integrated into the platform.
🚀 Launch Special: To celebrate the launch of Hacktivator 3.0, the first 10 ideas submitted and approved on the platform will receive 2x rewards. Early participation means double the impact and double the rewards.
Why This Matters
Hacktivator 3.0 makes contributing to Rootstock more transparent, more flexible, and more rewarding than ever before.
- Flexibility: Contributors can submit new ideas or claim existing ones, choosing what best matches their skills and interests.
- Efficiency: Private profiles and integrated communication eliminate repetitive tasks and lost emails.
- Scalability: The dedicated platform can handle more contributors and more contributions, growing the community beyond what was possible before.
- Global impact: Building on the success of 1.0 and 2.0, Hacktivator 3.0 continues to attract contributors from around the world.
Hack to the Future: Join Now
Hacktivator 3.0 opens a new era for building on Bitcoin through Rootstock. Developers can now submit ideas, claim opportunities, and contribute through a transparent and rewarding marketplace.
To make this launch even more exciting, the first 10 ideas submitted and approved on the platform will receive 2x rewards. This is your chance to be among the pioneers of Hacktivator 3.0, shaping the future of open source contributions while earning more.
The past has proven the power of this community. The present gives you a marketplace where your ideas and skills matter. The future is waiting to be built, and it starts today.
