Rootstock chain
Overview
Rootstock (RSK) is a smart contract platform that operates as a sidechain to Bitcoin, using merged mining to inherit Bitcoin's security. It is a Bitcoin-anchored blockchain that is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), enabling Ethereum-based decentralized applications and DeFi on Bitcoin.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Rootstock connects to 6 tracked entities, most strongly to USD Coin, Tether USD, Dai.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 6 of 6 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | USD Coin | 95% |
deployed_on | Tether USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Dai | 95% |
deployed_on | Binance USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Binance Peg BUSD | 95% |
deployed_on | Brazilian Digital | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rootstock?
Rootstock (RSK) is a smart contract platform that operates as a sidechain to Bitcoin, using merged mining to inherit Bitcoin's security. It is a Bitcoin-anchored blockchain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
What chain does Rootstock run on?
Rootstock runs as a sidechain to Bitcoin, anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain.
What tokens are deployed on Rootstock?
Tokens deployed on Rootstock include Tether USD, USD Coin, Dai, Binance Peg BUSD, Brazilian Digital, and Binance USD.