Rootstock is a Bitcoin sidechain and Layer 2 network that enables EVM-compatible smart contracts and decentralized applications secured by Bitcoin proof-of-work. It provides Bitcoin-native DeFi infrastructure, including rBTC, bridges, developer tools, and ecosystem support for builders, users, and institutions.
Rootstock is a Bitcoin sidechain and Layer 2 network that enables EVM-compatible smart contracts and decentralized applications secured by Bitcoin proof-of-work. It provides Bitcoin-native DeFi infrastructure, including rBTC, bridges, developer tools, and ecosystem support for builders, users, and institutions.
Maintainer signals as of 9/23/2026
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Rootstock operates an EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain secured through merged mining and Bitcoin proof-of-work. Its infrastructure enables smart contracts, decentralized applications, Bitcoin-backed rBTC, DeFi use cases, cross-chain bridges, RPC access, an explorer, developer documentation, grants, and community programs. Rootstock serves developers building on Bitcoin, users accessing Bitcoin DeFi, and institutions exploring Bitcoin-secured financial infrastructure.
Rootstock operates an EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain secured through merged mining and Bitcoin proof-of-work. Its infrastructure enables smart contracts, decentralized applications, Bitcoin-backed rBTC, DeFi use cases, cross-chain bridges, RPC access, an explorer, developer documentation, grants, and community programs. Rootstock serves developers building on Bitcoin, users accessing Bitcoin DeFi, and institutions exploring Bitcoin-secured financial infrastructure.
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Rootstock·1 week ago
Rootstock is a Bitcoin sidechain and Layer 2 network that enables EVM-compatible smart contracts and decentralized applications secured by Bitcoin proof-of-work. It provides Bitcoin-native DeFi infrastructure, including rBTC, bridges, developer tools, and ecosystem support for builders, users, and institutions.
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Rootstock·3 months ago
Rootstock is a Bitcoin sidechain and Layer 2 network that enables EVM-compatible smart contracts and decentralized applications secured by Bitcoin proof-of-work. It provides Bitcoin-native DeFi infrastructure, including rBTC, bridges, developer tools, and ecosystem support for builders, users, and institutions.
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Rootstock·3 months ago
Rootstock is a Bitcoin sidechain and Layer 2 network that enables EVM-compatible smart contracts and decentralized applications secured by Bitcoin proof-of-work. It provides Bitcoin-native DeFi infrastructure, including rBTC, bridges, developer tools, and ecosystem support for builders, users, and institutions.
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