Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Finance

Explore BTC yield opportunities and on-chain lending through Rootstock's ecosystem. Stay in control of your assets with no lock-ups on the only network truly secured by Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work.

$280M+

BTC locked in DeFi

+80%

Bitcoin hashrate

200

Ecosystem partners

100%

Uptime since 2018

EVM Compatible

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benefits

The Home of DeFi on Bitcoin

Rootstock is Bitcoin’s DeFi layer, unlocking on-chain yield, lending and asset tokenization backed by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work.

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benefits

The Home of DeFi on Bitcoin

Rootstock is Bitcoin’s DeFi layer, unlocking on-chain yield, lending and asset tokenization backed by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work.

Explore Rootstock Ecosystem

1 / 5
Secured by over 80% of Bitcoin’s hash rate.
The Rootstock network is secured by Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work. Institutions can rely on decentralized, tamper-proof custody and movement of assets.
2 / 5
Native access to Ethereum DeFi infrastructure.
Seamlessly integrate with Ethereum's DeFi infrastructure. Explore BTCFi securely by leveraging existing Ethereum protocols for enhanced capital efficiency.
3 / 5
rBTC is the most secure form of Bitcoin in DeFi
rBTC is Rootstock’s programmable BTC. Secured by Bitcoin's mining power via the PowPeg bridge, it ensures self-custody and eliminates counterparty risk inherent in wrapped BTC solutions.
4 / 5
Institution-ready ecosystem
Ecosystem partners include Fireblocks, ForDeFi, Utila, LayerBank, Solv Finance, Pell, Midas, Uniswap, LayerZero and 180+ others, ensuring scalable deployment of Bitcoin yield strategies.
5 / 5
Sustainable, protocol-native BTC yield
From early returns via DeFi strategies, to transparent, protocol-native yield, institutions access a structured path to sustainable BTC revenue streams.

YIELD

Explore Yield Opportunities

Institutions can access two defined yield strategies on Rootstock. Choose the structure that best matches your operational requirements and risk profile.

Organic, BTC yield via Ecosystem Partners

Benefits

Flexibility, composability and control. Ideal for seasoned DeFi investors with experience in direct protocol engagement.

Workflow

Integrate via a custodian or wallet stack. Deploy to strategies. Manage liquidity and risk in‑house.

Ecosystem

200+ partners. BTC yields up to 5.5%. Stablecoin yields up to 15%.

Benefits

Flexibility, composability and control. Ideal for seasoned DeFi investors with experience in direct protocol engagement.

Workflow

Integrate via a custodian or wallet stack. Deploy to strategies. Manage liquidity and risk in‑house.

Ecosystem

200+ partners. BTC yields up to 5.5%. Stablecoin yields up to 15%.

BTC and USD Yield Vaults

BTC Vault

Purpose-built for institutions seeking on-chain transparency and BTC-denominated yield accrual.

Benefits

Strategy execution by approved, licensed managers.
Full transparency: real-time positions, reporting and on-chain verification.
DeFi composability: claim token for seamless borrowing or looping for additional yield.

Ideal For

Institutional BTC allocators seeking transparent and custody-aligned access to structured BTC yield.

USD Vault

Designed for institutions that require custody-aligned operations and access to dollar-denominated yield on chain.

Benefits

BTC-native architecture: on-chain transparency and audited smart-contracts.
Institutional-grade controls: MPC custody workflows, policy guardrails and allowlists.
DeFi composability: claim token for seamless movement across the ecosystem.

Ideal For

Qualified investors seeking to preserve USD treasury while optimizing for yield.

Bridging

Powpeg: The Safest Bitcoin Bridge

Bitcoin yield and programmability without single‑custodian risk

PowPeg is the only production-proven bridge that keeps Bitcoin custody fully on-chain and withdrawals enforced by proof-of-work, not policy or governance.

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