We are excited to announce that RootstockLabs has partnered with Input Out Global (IOG) and FairgateLabs to launch BitVMX Force, an alliance of leading firms in the cryptography, open source, and blockchain technology space.
The aim of BitVMX Force is to foster and encourage collaboration between industry leaders to further optimize BitVMX and establish it as the go-to open-source framework to optimistically execute arbitrary programs on the Bitcoin network safely and securely.
RootstockLabs is contributing to this effort as a founding member, research partner, and active protocol developer. Driven by our aim of making Bitcoin work for everyone, we believe that BitVMX, alongside Rootstock and RIF, will play a major role in the Bitcoin-based financial systems of the future.
Building Better Bridges to Bitcoin with BitVMX
One of the key areas the RootstockLabs research team is looking to harness the power of BitVMX is to create a hyper-secure, trust-minimized bridge between the Bitcoin network and Rootstock, Bitcoin’s DeFi layer. Codenamed UNION, after a process in plant grafting, where two plants are joined to grow as one. This represents the living link between Rootstock and Bitcoin, not just a technical connection, but a symbiotic one, like two plants becoming one organism, with each retaining its identity but enabling greater utility together.
We are already actively working alongside core contributors of Rootstock to put forward a proposal to launch UNION, a BitVMX-powered bridge between Rootstock and Bitcoin, and we also see more future applications for the network, such as autonomous bug bounties and more.
What BitVMX FORCE is doing
BitVMX FORCE brings together key players to accelerate the development and adoption of BitVMX through:
- Developing BitVMX: Building an open-source, RISC-V-based framework for disputable computing on Bitcoin, allowing any CPU logic to run trustlessly.
- Driving Research and Testing: Supporting academic research, protocol upgrades, and testing environments to mature the technology.
- Creating Dev Resources: Producing documentation, tooling, and learning materials to make it easier for developers to build with BitVMX.
- Running Community Initiatives: Organizing hackathons, workshops, and collaborative projects to grow a network of contributors and innovators.
- Preparing for Future Soft-Forks: Exploring how to integrate with upcoming Bitcoin upgrades to maintain long-term scalability and adaptability.
Opening the doors to unprecedented possibilities
Developers, researchers, and industry leaders now have the chance to contribute to a future where Bitcoin is not only a store of value but also a means of payment, and a platform for decentralized applications.
With an open-source, community-driven approach, BitVMX FORCE encourages widespread participation. Whether you are a developer looking to contribute to groundbreaking research, an investor seeking to support innovation, or simply a Bitcoin enthusiast eager to learn, there is a place for you in this movement.
To learn more and get involved, visit bitvmx.org/force.