Unlocking the potential of Bitcoin with smart contracts
Bringing the power of smart contracts to the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Rootstock (RSK) is a pioneering platform that extends Bitcoin's capabilities with smart contracts. By integrating the security of Bitcoin with the flexibility of Ethereum's smart contracts, Rootstock creates a robust ecosystem for decentralized applications (dApps). As a sidechain of Bitcoin, Rootstock leverages the power of Bitcoin's network while introducing new functionalities, allowing developers to create dApps with high security and efficiency. The Rootstock platform is designed to improve scalability, reduce transaction costs, and increase transaction speeds, making it an ideal choice for developers looking to build on a blockchain with the security of Bitcoin.
The Rootstock platform offers a variety of features that enhance Bitcoin's utility while maintaining its core principles. Key features include a two-way peg system that allows seamless value transfer between the Bitcoin and Rootstock networks, compatibility with Ethereum's Solidity smart contracts for easy deployment of dApps, and a consensus mechanism that combines Bitcoin's proof-of-work with merged mining for increased security. These features make Rootstock an attractive platform for businesses and developers seeking to leverage blockchain technology for real-world applications.