Rootstock is deprecating the Token Bridge (Ethereum ↔ Rootstock). Bridging via the Token Bridge will no longer be supported after the end of March 2026. For bridging into Rootstock going forward, we recommend using Stargate.
What’s changing
- Token Bridge bridging between Ethereum and Rootstock will no longer be supported after the end of March 2026.
- Users and partners should begin migrating away from legacy bridged assets on the token bridge and recommending Stargate for bridging into Rootstock going forward.
Why Rootstock is making this change
Rootstock’s goal is to make moving value into (and within) Bitcoin DeFi safer, simpler, and more reliable. As the ecosystem has matured, users now have access to robust cross-chain bridging options through trusted partners like Stargate. Deprecating the Token Bridge helps streamline infrastructure, focus support efforts, and guide users toward the most reliable bridging routes available going forward.
The recommended route: bridge via Stargate
With the Token Bridge being phased out, Stargate now serves as the recommended solution for cross-chain bridging into Rootstock.
- Guide: https://rootstock.io/blog/guide-to-bridging-usdc-usdt-and-weth-to-rootstock-via-stargate/
- USDT0 guide: https://rootstock.io/blog/usdt0-on-rootstock-comprehensive-guide-to-bridging-use-cases/
What you should do now
- If you have assets on the Token Bridge, plan your exit ahead of the end of March 2026.
- If you hold legacy bridged stablecoins (for example rUSDT), start moving to the currently supported equivalents (for example USDT0) where applicable.
- If you are a partner (DEX, wallet, dApp): update token lists, routing, and UI warnings so users are guided toward supported assets and bridging routes.
Timeline
- Now through March 2026: communications and migration support.
- End of March 2026: Token Bridge bridging between Ethereum and Rootstock no longer supported.
- Mid to end of April 2026: expected shutdown window after users have had time to remove assets (exact date to be confirmed).
Bridging to Bitcoin DeFi shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle. Atlas is coming to Rootstock. Stay tuned.
Need help?
If you are unsure what to do, or you get stuck along the way, reach out in the Rootstock community Discord channel.
