# Rootstock

## One line

Rootstock (RSK) is a Bitcoin sidechain that enables smart contracts and decentralized finance applications secured by Bitcoin's proof-of-work.

## What we do

Rootstock runs an EVM-compatible sidechain anchored to Bitcoin, allowing developers to build and deploy decentralized applications using Bitcoin as the underlying security layer. Users can bridge BTC to rBTC via its native PowPeg bridge and use it across DeFi applications such as swaps, lending, and yield protocols. Its network has maintained 100% uptime since launching in 2018 and connects to over 20 leading blockchains including Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Base.

## Find us

- Website: https://rootstock.io
- X: https://x.com/rootstock_io

## Recent updates

- seen: 2026-09-20 — DMND launched letting Bitcoin miners directly participate in Rootstock merge mining, announced with RootstockLabs · https://rootstock.io/blog/
- seen: 2026-09-20 — Vetiver 9.0.0 activated on Mainnet on May 4, 2026 · https://rootstock.io/blog/
- seen: 2026-09-20 — Four leading institutional custody platforms now support rBTC and Rootstock · https://rootstock.io/blog/
- seen: 2026-09-20 — $60M+ in tokenized real-world assets settled on Rootstock in Q2 2026 · https://rootstock.io/blog/
- seen: 2026-09-20 — 84% of Bitcoin's hash rate secures Rootstock via merged mining as of Q1 2026 · https://rootstock.io/mine-btc-with-rootstock
- seen: 2026-09-20 — Has an ecosystem of more than 150 partners supporting DeFi use cases. · https://rootstock.io/ecosystem
- seen: 2026-09-20 — Has maintained 100% uptime since launching in 2018. · https://rootstock.io/
- seen: 2026-09-20 — Supports bridging assets from over 20 leading blockchains including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Arbitrum and Base. · https://rootstock.io/
- 2026-09-20 — TVL $83M · https://defillama.com/chain/Rootstock

## Last updated

last_checked: 2026-09-20 (rootstock.io)

state: unclaimed

confirmed: no (drafted from the company's own public sources)

verified: no

Source: https://sindo.io/c/rootstock