RSK chain
Overview
RSK (Rootstock) is a smart contract platform that operates as a sidechain to the Bitcoin blockchain. It is designed to bring Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and decentralized applications to the Bitcoin ecosystem, utilizing a two-way peg for asset transfer. RSK uses merged mining, allowing Bitcoin miners to secure the RSK network without additional energy costs.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, RSK connects to 6 tracked entities, most strongly to Uniswap V3, Bedrock uniBTC, Mellow Core.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 6 of 6 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Uniswap V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Bedrock uniBTC | 95% |
deployed_on | Mellow Core | 95% |
settles_to | Bitcoin | 90% |
deployed_on | Midas RWA | 85% |
uses_da | Bitcoin (native DA) | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is RSK?
RSK (Rootstock) is a smart contract platform that operates as a sidechain to the Bitcoin blockchain, designed to bring Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and decentralized applications to the Bitcoin ecosystem.
What chain does RSK settle to?
RSK settles to the Bitcoin blockchain and uses Bitcoin for its native data availability.
What is RSK connected to?
RSK is connected to Bitcoin via a two-way peg for asset transfer and uses merged mining, allowing Bitcoin miners to secure the RSK network without additional energy costs.