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8 September, 2023
Blind Signatures: Top Privacy-Preserving Use Cases & Applications

In a world where our lives are online, privacy has never been more important.   Despite the decentralized nature of Web3 and crypto ecosystem, blockchain-based transactions may not be as anonymous as they seem. Because blockchains are public ledgers, every transaction is duly recorded on a database that anyone can access — with on-chain sleuths […]

5 September, 2023
RSK Fingerroot 5.2.0 is Here

We are excited to unveil the latest version of the RSKj Fingerroot client, now available in the RSKj GitHub repository. This update establishes RocksDB as the default storage library, delivering relevant performance enhancements for database operations. Although this upgrade is not mandatory, we always recommend that users upgrade their nodes to the latest version available. […]

24 August, 2023
Announcing The Winners of Bitcoin Scaling Hackathon

The winners of Rootstock’s Bitcoin scaling hackathon have been unveiled — with some of the industry’s brightest minds battling it out to build the next generation of dApps and infrastructure for Everyday DeFi.   Over 800 people registered for the Bitcoin Scaling Hackathon, which was a part of the first wave of the Rootstock Grants […]

22 August, 2023
DeFi on Bitcoin: The Top 4 Use Cases to Build on Rootstock

Web3 developers thrive on building dApps that solve the biggest challenges facing modern consumers. But too often, poor infrastructure stands in the way of delivering user-friendly technology that’s frictionless and powerful. Tepid transaction speeds and high gas fees prevent cutting-edge protocols from being used for everyday payments — slowing adoption and excluding users in emerging […]

17 August, 2023
RSK Fingerroot 5.1.0 is Here

We are excited to unveil the latest version of the RSKj Fingerroot client, now available in the RSKj GitHub repository. This update brings additions and enhancements to the JSON-RPC API, as well as security and performance improvements. Although this upgrade is not mandatory, we highly recommend that users upgrade their nodes to the latest version. […]

2 August, 2023
Rootstock vs. Ethereum: Why More Developers Are Choosing To Build on Rootstock

Bitcoin sidechains are changing the game, bringing scalability and use cases to the Bitcoin blockchain. For years developers have chosen to build on top of layer one chains, like Ethereum or Solana, for their flexibility and interoperability features. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is more known as a hedge, or a store-of-value asset. However, increasing […]

10 July, 2023
Fingerroot 5.0.0 is Here: What You Need To Know About Rootstock’s Upcoming Network Upgrade

Summary: The Rootstock (RSK) community has approved a set of consensus changes to be included in the upcoming Fingerroot network upgrade. Fingerroot will activate on RSK Mainnet on block #5,468,000. This is a mandatory upgrade; users who adhere to these changes must update their nodes to one of the latest versions. ​​What is a network […]

8 June, 2023
Announcing the Bitcoin Scaling Hackathon: Join the $2.5M Grants Program

We’re excited to introduce the latest program that’s focused on breeding innovative DeFi projects and solutions: a strategic grants initiative worth an impressive $2.5 million! IOV Labs, the supporter of Rootstock, partnered with HackerEarth to host a hackathon aiming to give participants fast-tracked access into our grants program.  The aim of this grants program is […]

5 June, 2023
RBTC Now Available On Ledger Live

The Rootstock network’s rBTC and RIF token are now available for secure management on Ledger Live. This latest integration marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to provide improved access, security, and flexibility within the Rootstock ecosystem. What is Ledger Live? Ledger Live is a comprehensive crypto management platform designed for users of Ledger’s […]

27 April, 2023
RSK Hop 4.4.0 Is Here

We are excited to unveil the latest version of the RSK Hop client, now available in the RSKj GitHub repository. This update brings performance enhancements, JSON RPC methods improvements, and Ethereum compatibility fixes, among other things. Although this upgrade is not mandatory, we recommend that users upgrade their nodes to the latest version. What changes […]

23 March, 2023
Sovryn AMA Recap: Building a More Inclusive and Accessible Ecosystem on Bitcoin

The Sovryn launch event on February 9th marked the start of a new chapter for the DeFi protocol. Sovryn unveiled its dedication to Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, 0% interest loans, and making decentralized swaps accessible to everyone. Sovryn Co-founder, Edan Yago (EY) and Rootstock/Sovryn ambassador, Alexandria (A) came together for a Twitter Space on February 24th to […]

13 March, 2023
Rootstock’s observations of the Rab13s vulnerabilities disclosure

On 2023-03-13 at 09:51 ART, Halborn Security reported some vulnerabilities that affect several Bitcoin fork client projects.  The Rootstock Client Node is not a Bitcoin Fork and therefore is not impacted by this vulnerability  All Bitcoin nodes used by critical network services have been patched and are also not affected by this vulnerability  We advise […]