When Bitcoin (BTC) is bridged into Rootstock it becomes rBTC - powering the most complete ecosystem of DeFi primitives.
Bitcoin's most secure DeFi layer
With faster, cheaper transactions and EVM-compatible smart contracts, Rootstock unlocks new ways to earn yield, trade, and stake Bitcoin through market leading protocols and dApps all while staying anchored to Bitcoin’s PoW security.
Explore Rootstock's DeFi ecosystem
Lending & Borrowing3.1
Participate in lending protocols to supply liquidity or borrow assets using your Bitcoin as collateral. Earn interest based on market conditions, or access liquidity easily and securely.
Staking3.2
Stake your assets in DeFi protocols to potentially earn rewards, while maintaining full custody through a secure and decentralized Bitcoin-powered ecosystem. APYs may vary based on network conditions and participation.
Stablecoins3.3
Stablecoins give you the benefits of crypto without the price swings. On Rootstock, you can use them to make low-cost payments, protect your savings, and stay in full control of your funds, all secured by Bitcoin.
Liquidity Protocols3.4
Provide liquidity to DeFi protocols and earn a share of the fees generated by network activity. Your liquidity helps drive a more open and decentralized financial system built on Bitcoin.
Decentralized Exchanges3.5
Swap, stake, and earn using Sushi, Uniswap v3 and other major exchanges on Rootstock to trade tokens or earn rewards from liquidity pools while relying on Bitcoin’s unmatched security.
Yield Optimization3.6
Use yield optimizers to automate reward compounding on your staked assets. These tools help streamline participation in DeFi protocols, with returns that vary based on market conditions.
This website provides general information about potential DeFi use cases on the Rootstock blockchain, including yield-bearing protocols. The protocols referenced are third-party applications and are not developed, operated, or endorsed by Rootstock, RootstockLabs, or this website.
Engaging with DeFi protocols involves risk, including the potential loss of digital assets. All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Users interact with any mentioned protocols at their own risk.
Get started with Bitcoin DeFi on Rootstock
- 4.1Bridge
Move your assets seamlessly between chains.
- 4.2Interact
Engage with Sushi and Uniswap v3 for efficient trading.
- 4.3Explore
BTCFi opportunities across the globe with 200 ecosystem partners
Why Bitcoin DeFi via Rootstock?
Security5.1
Rootstock is secured by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work via merge mining and has the most robust, trustless bridge for Bitcoin – the PowPeg. This makes Rootstock the most secure blockchain network in the world after Bitcoin itself.
rBTC is the most secure form of Bitcoin in DeFi5.2
Unlike wrapped Bitcoin solutions that rely on centralized custodians, with rBTC there is no counterparty risk. rBTC, is auditable, transparent, and open-source, ensuring verifiable proof-of-reserves and transactions.
Rootstock is truly Bitcoin-aligned5.3
Since its mainnet launch in 2018, Rootstock was the first and remains the most secure and decentralized Bitcoin layer that is cryptographically, economically and monetarily connected to Bitcoin.
Rootstock by the numbers
The most secure Bitcoin bridge
Join the Rootstock Ecosystem
Unlock the full potential of Bitcoin with Rootstock, the DeFi Bitcoin layer for builders, users, and institutions. Whether you’re building DeFi apps or deploying capital in DeFi strategies, Rootstock provides unmatched security, scalability, and composability.