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Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is facing challenges due to Bitgo’s plan to transfer management to a venture involving Justin Sun’s Tron, sparking fears in MakerDAO about transparency and service interruptions. Investors are reacting by reconsidering WBTC’s role, potentially triggering a sell-off if removed as collateral for DAI, impacting both WBTC and broader crypto markets reliant on […]
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 […]
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. Crowdswap, a user-friendly multi-chain DEX, recently announced the integration with Rootstock. This integration brings Rootstock users with the ability to exchange their assets […]
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. Onramp, a buy, sell, and exchange platform bridging fiat to cryptocurrency, integrated Rootstock. This integration brings Rootstock users with the ability to exchange […]
Messari, one of the most respected research firms in the crypto space, has released a new and in-depth report shedding light on Rootstock. As one of the oldest and largest Bitcoin sidechains, Rootstock offers developers a way to build EVM-compatible decentralized applications (dApps) while keeping Bitcoin at the core. This article breaks down the essential […]
By integrating Flyover, users can now transfer BTC to RBTC as close to native as possible, and as fast as 20 minutes instead of 17 hours. At the beginning of 2024, core contributors to the Rootstock ecosystem proposed a roadmap that aims to make Rootstock and Bitcoin accessible to everyone. The most recent development in […]
This article is part of the “Journey in Rootstock” series, guiding users to access the ecosystem. From compatible wallets and assets to exchanges and bridges, this series aims to simplify Rootstockers’ experience in the Bitcoin-powered DeFi world. If you’re looking to get RBTC and start exploring the Rootstock ecosystem, there is an array of […]
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. Safle, the non-custodial identity wallet, has announced its integration with Rootstock. This integration brings a new tool for Rootstockers to manage their assets […]
A new community proposal focused on improving Rootstock’s security and compatibility with the Ethereum virtual machine. Since Rootstock launched in 2018, a dedicated group of core contributors has continued to develop the world’s first and leading Bitcoin sidechain, focusing on increasing decentralization, security, and interoperability. The latest network upgrade proposal is the Lovell Network Upgrade, […]
This article is part of the “Journey in Rootstock” series, guiding users to access the ecosystem. From compatible wallets and assets to exchanges and bridges, this series aims to simplify Rootstockers’ experience in the Bitcoin-powered DeFi world. Metamask is one of the many wallets compatible with the Rootstock ecosystem, offering users a familiar interface to […]
This article is part of the “Journey in Rootstock” series, guiding users to access the Rootstock ecosystem. From compatible wallets to bridges, this series aims to simplify Rootstockers’ experience in the Bitcoin-powered DeFi world. RBTC is your first step into the Rootstock ecosystem — opening the door to a huge community of dApps and DeFi […]
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. Lemon Cash, the leading crypto app in Latin America, has recently announced its integration with Rootstock. This integration brings Rootstockers a seamless and […]
