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PowPeg v3.0 Is Live: The Smartest & Most Secure Way to Bitcoin Bridging

The Best Way to Bridge BTC to Rootstock Just Got Even Better!

The latest upgrade to PowPeg, Bitcoin’s most secure and trust-minimized bridge, delivers serious improvements in user experience, institutional access, and wallet compatibility.

  • Seamless wallet support via Reown + WalletConnect
  • Mobile-friendly QR code bridging
  • Advanced control with UTXO selection
  • One-tap bridging with the new Max button

PowPeg is the only Bitcoin bridge backed by Bitcoin’s hash power, built for both DeFi users and institutions. This isn’t just an update, it’s a new standard.

PowPeg v3.0: Smarter, Smoother, Stronger Bitcoin Bridging

Whether you’re a power DeFi user, a long-term Bitcoiner, or an institutional treasury manager, PowPeg v3.0 is designed for you, putting security, flexibility, and convenience front and center.

 1. Seamless Wallet Support with Reown + WalletConnect

What’s New:
You can now connect your favorite mobile or desktop wallets directly to PowPeg using Reown and WalletConnect.

Why it Matters:

  • Frictionless peg-in and peg-out flows
  • Works with a wide variety of wallets, including decentralized options
  • Streamlined user experience, no more app-hopping

For You:
Bridge BTC to rBTC securely and effortlessly all from the wallet you already use.

 

2. Scan-to-Bridge with QR Codes

What’s New:
Generate QR codes for transactions to peg BTC in or out, no typing or address copying required.

Why it Matters:

  • Instant, error-free transactions
  • Perfect for mobile-first users
  • Just scan and confirm

For You:
A simpler, cleaner, and faster bridging experience that fits your on-the-go lifestyle.

 3. Advanced UTXO Selection

What’s New:
Manually select which UTXOs you want to use when bridging BTC.

Why it Matters:

  • Greater privacy control
  • Optimize fee strategies
  • Avoid dust and unwanted inputs

For You:
Fine-tune how your BTC is used, especially valuable for experienced users and privacy-conscious Bitcoiners.

4. Max Button for One-Tap Bridging

What’s New:
Auto-calculate the maximum amount you can bridge from your wallet.

Why it Matters:

  • No more mental math
  • Great for time-sensitive operations
  • Works seamlessly with fee logic and UTXO layout

For You:
Maximize your BTC usage with one tap. Fast, simple, and efficient.

Why PowPeg Is Still the Best Bitcoin Bridge

  • Secured by Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work via merged mining
  • Non-custodial and decentralized via the PowPeg multisig 
  • Minimized trust with no middlemen, and no opaque black boxes
  • Full EVM compatibility once on Rootstock

Whether you care about trust-minimization, security, or user experience, PowPeg v3.0 continues to set the bar for Bitcoin bridges.

Try PowPeg v3.0 Today

Explore the new experience at PowPeg app

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