Rootstocklabs has launched Atlas, a single interface for moving bitcoin and other assets into Rootstock, the Bitcoin layer two ( L2) network that has operated since 2018. Key Takeaways: Rootstocklabs launched Atlas on April 15, 2026, consolidating BTC bridging into one interface for all users. BTCFi is a $4.7 billion market as of Q1 2026, […]
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This year, Bitcoin layer two (L2) solutions and sidechains have gained incredible traction, with the top ten Bitcoin-based sidechains or L2 protocols now controlling a combined $1.31 billion in total value locked (TVL). The latest figures reveal that more than 56% of this total is held within two prominent networks: Core and Bitlayer. Core and […]
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Coinmarketcap (CMC) Research and Footprint Analytics have released a thorough report exploring the swift expansion of decentralized finance (defi) on the Bitcoin blockchain. The report delves into Bitcoin’s evolving role, driven by innovations that are redefining its potential within the defi space. Bitcoin’s Defi Ecosystem Grows: $1.07 Billion Locked According to the findings from the […]
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Developers on RSK no longer need to create their own oracle to build their DApps.
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A U.S. startup is setting up a blockchain energy trading pilot in Los Angeles to promote electric van sharing.
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A financial solution provider based on Bitcoin’s network unveiled a mobile-friendly light client, requiring no full node operation.
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A Decentralized Stablecoin on Rootstock The stablecoin industry continues to grow and expand. Until now, most of these assets were issued on alternative blockchains such as Ethereum, Tron, OMNI, and EOS. The world’s leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, used to lack the necessary protocols to support the creation of such an asset by default. Thanks to RSK, a smart contract platform on top of Bitcoin,, that is no longer the case. Its smart contract solution leverages existing Bitcoin technology to allow for new decentralized applications and services to be built. Money on Chain, a Bitcoin-based decentralized finance protocol, is making full use
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While decentralized finance (defi) solutions have grown popular on the Ethereum blockchain, developers have recently created similar systems by leveraging BTC’s network. A project called Atomic Loans claims to offer a noncustodial bitcoin-backed stablecoin solution, while Money on chain a new smart contract built on the RSK protocol, also offers a stablecoin token. An Attempt […]
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Bitcoin-based smart contract solution Rootstock sees a DeFi protocol launch a leveraged token and decentralized stablecoin
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Smart contract platforms allow developers to create fully decentralized dApps. Some of the more popular platforms are Ethereum, EOS, Cardano and Rootstock. In this article, we will go over these options and explain what’s unique about each one. Let’s get started! Ethereum What Is Ethereum? Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum is an ecosystem whose focus is to discover new use cases for blockchain technology. The Ethereum network is designed to allow anyone in the world to build dApps using smart contracts. These next generation applications can operate with no expected downtime, fraud, or interference by malicious actors. dApps are the main
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