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The latest wave of the Rootstock Grants Program has been a big success — attracting hundreds of applications from top crypto entrepreneurs hoping to build on Bitcoin. In our previous article covering the first Grants program AMA session, we covered a few questions about the criteria for success, the application and feedback process, and the […]
This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Mean Finance, the open protocol that enables users to Dollar Cost Average (DCA) any ERC20 into any ERC20 with their preferred period frequency, […]
The Rootstock Grants Program has a proven track record of supporting crypto entrepreneurs — whether they’ve got a bright idea for a new dApp, or have already brought their product to market. Successful applicants are given up to $25,000 in funding, as well as the backing and encouragement to build on Rootstock. But competition to […]
The Rootstock community has approved a set of consensus changes to be included in the upcoming Arrowhead network upgrade. Arrowhead will activate on Rootstock Mainnet on block #6,223,700. This is a mandatory upgrade; users who adhere to these changes must update their nodes to the latest version. What is a network upgrade? A network upgrade […]
This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Symbiosis Finance, a cross-chain liquidity aggregation protocol, recently announced the integration of Rootstock, bringing a new easy way to obtain RBTC and other […]
The Rootstock Grants Program means ambitious builders and entrepreneurs can receive a share of $2.5 million in funding to build everyday DeFi on Bitcoin. In the recenet AMA session dedicated to the Rootstock Grants Program, community members and interested developers had the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of the Rootstock Grants program, posing insightful […]
If you’re into NFTs on the Rootstock blockchain, you might find it tricky, especially when displaying digital gems in your wallet. But there’s an easy fix: MetaMask. This popular browser extension allows users to access various blockchain platforms, including Rootstock and Ethereum. Metamask also supports NFTs, automatically detecting and displaying them in a separate tab. […]
Bitcoin broke the mold when it came to peer-to-peer payments, but the network has limitations when it comes to scalability. This pain point often comes into sharp focus during bull markets. Increased activity can cause fees to surge — making transactions prohibitively expensive for many. But there are solutions that can boost this blockchain’s capacity, […]
This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” exploring different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. CredShields, the entity behind SolidityScan, has recently announced its integration with Rootstock, enabling smart contract scans, source code vulnerability analysis, and automated smart […]
We caught up with Nubis Bruno, the director general of Asami, to find out how a Rootstock grant transformed his business — and get his advice for future applicants. The Rootstock Strategic Grants program is empowering developers and entrepreneurs worldwide — giving them the mentorship and funding they need to build powerful dApps that supercharge […]
This article is part of Rootstock’s series “Building DeFi on Bitcoin” that explores different solutions and integrations on the Rootstock blockchain that enable scaling Bitcoin, bringing DeFi capabilities to the world’s first blockchain. Rootstock, the first and longest-standing Bitcoin sidechain, is now integrated into SafePal wallet suite, enabling hundreds of users to send, receive, and […]
Summary: The Rootstock network will undergo a PowPeg change on block 6,065,801. Based on the current state of the network, this is expected to occur on February 8th, 2024. 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 […]
