rBTC is Bitcoin on Rootstock, Bitcoin’s DeFi Layer. Each rBTC is pegged 1:1 to BTC through the PowPeg, a decentralized two-way bridge secured by Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work through merge mining. Rootstock launched on mainnet in 2018 and has maintained 100% uptime since launch. It combines Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum-style smart contract functionality, enabling Bitcoin to be used in lending, stablecoins, trading, and other decentralized financial applications. Since 2018, Rootstock has powered millions of transactions and a growing ecosystem of applications and partners, expanding how Bitcoin can be used in decentralized finance. For both individuals and institutions, rBTC is the most secure way to access DeFi on Bitcoin, providing a transparent, auditable proof-of-reserves while leveraging Bitcoin’s security. Since 2018, Rootstock has powered millions of transactions and hundreds of ecosystem partners, unlocking Bitcoin’s full potential as a dynamic, productive financial asset.