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The Rootstock network will undergo a PowPeg Composition Change at Bitcoin block 8,558,281, (estimated around February 23, 2026). As part of this update, the Bitcoin address used to peg in BTC to Rootstock will change. After activation, users should simply verify the new deposit address before sending BTC, as they normally would. No other action […]
A lot. January solidified Rootstock’s position as Bitcoin’s DeFi Layer. Secure. Uncensorable. Unstoppable. Despite turbulence in the market, Rootstock strengthened its position as the top Bitcoin scaling solution. Top-tier teams deployed institutional-grade vaults, and one of Japan’s biggest names in Web3 announced a partnership to bring BTCFi to Japanese companies. On the ground, the ecosystem […]
As Bitcoin adoption continues to grow, so does the demand for infrastructure that allows BTC to be used productively without departing from Bitcoin’s core security and trust assumptions. Rootstock was created to extend Bitcoin’s proof-of-work security into a fully EVM-compatible smart contract environment. Today, we’re highlighting the integration of Midas on Rootstock, bringing mHyperBTC to […]
Rootstock Explorer v3.5.0 is now live, bringing fresh upgrades across contract verification, search, code exploration, and transaction insights. These latest developments make the explorer faster, clearer, and more developer-friendly. All developments are open source. You can contribute your own updates to Rootstock by visiting Github or participating in the Hacktivator program. This release expands contract […]
Most people evaluate Bitcoin bridges with a simple shortcut: is it a federation, or is it a validator model? In that mental model, a federation bridge is a multisig controlled by a set of known parties. A validator model is a separate group that watches one chain and attests to actions on another. Both categories […]
BTC ⇄ rBTC bridging on Rootstock just became more robust, transparent, and institutional-ready. With the release of PowPeg App v3.3 and Flyover v2.4, Rootstock is rolling out key infrastructure upgrades designed to support higher-volume users, liquidity providers, and treasury-grade operations, all while keeping the experience seamless for everyone. This release focuses on what matters most […]
Billions of dollars in Bitcoin are sitting idle. For years, holders looking for on-chain yield or DeFi access have relied on wrapped BTC products and trusted custodians to keep their assets safe. History has shown how fragile that model can be. When custodians fail or validators act together, users lose funds and the security that […]
Bitcoin secures the network; Rootstock brings EVM-compatible smart contracts to it. If you’ve been waiting for the moment to build real applications on Bitcoin — and earn while you learn — Rootstock Builder Rootcamp is where that journey begins. Applications Are Now Open A few weeks ago, hundreds of developers joined the Builder Rootcamp Priority […]
We are pleased to announce the release of RSKj Reed 8.1.0, the latest version of the RSKj client. As approved by the Rootstock community as part of the Reed upgrade, this version introduces a set of consensus changes that will activate only on Testnet, along with RSKj node optimizations for improved performance, stability, and better […]
The bridge between Bitcoin and Rootstock just got significantly smarter. Flyover v2.3 brings a new level of automation, flexibility, and increased developer friendliness to the Bitcoin bridging experience. Whether you’re a liquidity provider, a dApp developer, or a Bitcoiner exploring Rootstock, this release strengthens the foundation of Bitcoin-native DeFi. What’s New in Flyover v2.3? Enhanced […]
This report is presented by RootstockLabs, a key contributor to the growth of the Rootstock ecosystem. At Rootstocklabs, we strive to empower the community by offering transparent insights into merged mining dynamics through quarterly hashrate reports dedicated to Rootstock. Our goal is to enhance comprehension with user-friendly visuals such as tables and graphs, ensuring better […]
The Rootstock network will undergo a PowPeg change at block 8,147,322, expected to occur on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This activation will also enable the Segwit-supported PowPeg, introduced as part of the recently completed Reed network upgrade, which reduces peg-out fees, enhances efficiency, and improves bridge scalability. Since the Bitcoin deposit address will change, it […]