What is Rootstock?
Rootstock's full technology stack is built on top of Bitcoin: From Rootstock smart contracts to the Rootstock Infrastructure Framework. The stack is designed to create a more fair and inclusive financial system.
Rootstock is the first open-source smart contract platform that is powered by the Bitcoin network. Rootstock's goal is to add value and functionality to the Bitcoin ecosystem by enabling smart contracts, near-instant payments, and higher scalability.
How does Rootstock support the Bitcoin ecosystem?
- EVM Compatibility: Rootstock also enables Bitcoin to seamlessly integrate with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and its surrounding ecosystem whilst secured by the same computing power that secures Bitcoin. You can also deploy Ethereum smart contracts directly onto the Rootstock blockchain, enabling interoperability and expanding the utility of your tokens across both networks.
- Interoperable with Ethereum: With Rootstock, you can transfer your tokens seamlessly between Ethereum and Rootstock blockchains using the RSK-ETH token bridge.
- Uncensorable Bitcoin Peg: Easily convert your Bitcoin (BTC) to Smart BTC (RBTC) and vice versa using Rootstock's built-in two-way peg protocol, PowPeg. This seamless conversion process ensures a 1:1 ratio, allowing users to access Rootstock's ecosystem with their BTC holdings and revert whenever needed, facilitating interoperability and leveraging the benefits of both networks.
- Enables DeFi on Bitcoin: Utilize your RBTC to engage with a multitude of decentralized applications (dApps) flourishing on Rootstock's platform, ranging from decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to gaming and more. Alternatively, leverage Rootstock's Turing complete and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible smart contract capabilities to craft your own innovative solutions, tapping into the expansive possibilities of the Rootstock ecosystem.
- Future-proofed and decentralized: The Rootstock network thrives on a robust community of committed users and developers, collectively ensuring its resilience, adaptability, and decentralization. This vibrant community is instrumental in shaping the network's future, driving innovation, and fostering a sustainable ecosystem that continues to evolve and meet the diverse needs of its participants.
What are the top dApps on Rootstock?
Click on each dApp to explore projects integrated with the Rootstock network.
What are the main use cases that Rootstock supports?
- NFTs
- DeFi
- Gaming
- DAOs
