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At IOVlabs, we are dedicated to enhancing the Rootstock community’s understanding of network security. Starting today, we want to empower the community with transparent mining key insights through Rootstock monthly hashrate reports. By presenting easy-to-understand information using tables and graphs, we aim to provide a clear picture of the Bitcoin mining industry’s involvement in Rootstock […]
Moving Bitcoin into Rootstock has never been easier. Rootstock enables you to use your Bitcoins to interact with a range of DeFi protocols and services including Sovryn, Tropykus, Money on Chain, Babelfish, and more. To do so requires you to move your BTC from the Bitcoin Mainchain to the Rootstock sidechain where it takes the […]
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of the RSKj Fingerroot client, now accessible in the RSKj GitHub repository. This update introduces several enhancements to the client’s JSON-RPC interface, along with notable improvements in performance and the resolution of a few non-critical bugs. While this upgrade is optional, we strongly encourage […]
Exciting news for Rootstock users and developers: the latest version of the highly regarded “Safe” multi-signature wallet, formerly known as Gnosis Safe, is now accessible on Rootstock at https://safe.rootstock.io Originally launched in 2018, Safe wallets secure billions of US dollars in value in a wide range of EVM-compatible blockchains, like Rootstock. Safe is the most […]
A new stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar, RIF US Dollar (USDRIF) has been launched on Rootstock mainnet. USDRIF aims to tackle real problems faced by people in countries across the world such as hyperinflation, local currency volatility, and the high cost of sending money overseas. Accessible via the RIF on Chain dApp or through […]
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and blockchain visionaries JP Richardson, CEO of Exodus Wallet, and Daniel Fogg, CEO of IOV Labs recently came together for a discussion on X Space to discuss a range of topics from across the world of Web3 including how UX is holding up mass adoption, why Exodus chose to add Rootstock to […]
In a world where our lives are online, privacy has never been more important. Despite the decentralized nature of Web3 and crypto ecosystem, blockchain-based transactions may not be as anonymous as they seem. Because blockchains are public ledgers, every transaction is duly recorded on a database that anyone can access — with on-chain sleuths […]
We are excited to unveil the latest version of the RSKj Fingerroot client, now available in the RSKj GitHub repository. This update establishes RocksDB as the default storage library, delivering relevant performance enhancements for database operations. Although this upgrade is not mandatory, we always recommend that users upgrade their nodes to the latest version available. […]
The winners of Rootstock’s Bitcoin scaling hackathon have been unveiled — with some of the industry’s brightest minds battling it out to build the next generation of dApps and infrastructure for Everyday DeFi. Over 800 people registered for the Bitcoin Scaling Hackathon, which was a part of the first wave of the Rootstock Grants […]
Web3 developers thrive on building dApps that solve the biggest challenges facing modern consumers. But too often, poor infrastructure stands in the way of delivering user-friendly technology that’s frictionless and powerful. Tepid transaction speeds and high gas fees prevent cutting-edge protocols from being used for everyday payments — slowing adoption and excluding users in emerging […]
We are excited to unveil the latest version of the RSKj Fingerroot client, now available in the RSKj GitHub repository. This update brings additions and enhancements to the JSON-RPC API, as well as security and performance improvements. Although this upgrade is not mandatory, we highly recommend that users upgrade their nodes to the latest version. […]
Bitcoin sidechains are changing the game, bringing scalability and use cases to the Bitcoin blockchain. For years developers have chosen to build on top of layer one chains, like Ethereum or Solana, for their flexibility and interoperability features. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is more known as a hedge, or a store-of-value asset. However, increasing […]
