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Rootstock

$10,000

About

Rootstock is the first and longest-running Bitcoin sidechain, fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). By using the Solidity programming language, it ensures seamless interoperability with Ethereum-based applications. On mainnet since 2018, Rootstock is secured by over 80% of the hash power of Bitcoin through a consensus mechanism known as Merged Mined Proof-Of-Work. It also uses a 1:1 to Bitcoin pegged native token RBTC that allows you to interact with DeFi protocols and dApps on the Rootstock network. You can use RBTC for minting, swaps, gas fees, and more.

Prizes

🏆 Everyday DeFi ⸺ $4,000

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1st place

$2,500

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2nd place

$1,500

Build practical DeFi applications on Rootstock and/or RIF technologies. We’re looking for accessible, efficient tools that redefine everyday finance, with a special emphasis on generating native bitcoin yield. 🔸Yield farming strategies 🔸Lending protocols 🔸Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) 🔸Liquidity pools

Qualification Requirements

-Smart contract deployed in Rootstock and at least 2 on-chain (testnet) successful transactions. - Projects must have a description and a GitHub repository with a descriptive README. The README should include: 1) Clear short one-sentence description of your submission. 2) Short description of what you integrated Rootstock with and how. 3) Short description of the team and their backgrounds. 4) Clear instructions for testing the integration. 5) Feedback describing your experience with building on Rootstock. 6) A short video demo or slide deck.

Links and Resources

Rootstock Hacker Guide & Cheat Sheet

https://apple-whippet-f90.notion.site/Developer-Guide-Cheat-Sheet-196b6a39f4d8808094cfdec388a2a903

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🏆 Freestyle Track ⸺ $4,000

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1st place

$2,500

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2nd place

$1,500

Build high-quality decentralized applications (dApps) on Rootstock and unleash your creativity. We’re looking for innovative solutions and while not required, integrating AI-driven tools or techniques will earn you bonus points for showcasing advanced innovation 🔸DeFi Automation Agents 🔸Smart Contract Assistants 🔸Cross-Chain Interoperability Agents 🔸Decentralized Governance Helpers

Qualification Requirements

- Smart contract deployed in Rootstock and at least 2 on-chain (testnet) successful transactions. - Projects must have a description and a GitHub repository with a descriptive README. The README should include: 1) Clear short one-sentence description of your submission. 2) Short description of what you integrated Rootstock with and how. 3) Short description of the team and their backgrounds. 4) Clear instructions for testing the integration. 5) Feedback describing your experience with building on Rootstock. 6) A short video demo or slide deck.

Links and Resources

Rootstock Hacker Guide & Cheat Sheet

https://apple-whippet-f90.notion.site/Developer-Guide-Cheat-Sheet-196b6a39f4d8808094cfdec388a2a903

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🏆 RIF Economy ⸺ $2,000

Build anything that puts the RIF token to work on Rootstock; bonus points for slick, one‑step UX and creative token utility. 🔸RIF one‑click staking; bridge or swap then stake in a single flow 🔸RIF staking inside a Telegram mini‑app; think MEW‑style but in TG 🔸AI bot that answers English questions by querying Collective Graph subgraphs 🔸RIF‑POAPs; mint event badges or sub‑domain NFTs paid in RIF 🔸Social‑content rewards in RIF; track on‑chain engagement then tip users 🔸x402 payments; ship a lightweight SDK that lets devs accept USDRIF with Coinbase’s agentic standard

Qualification Requirements

- Smart contract deployed in Rootstock and at least 2 on-chain (testnet) successful transactions. - Projects must have a description and a GitHub repository with a descriptive README. The README should include: 1) Clear short one-sentence description of your submission. 2) Short description of what you integrated Rootstock with and how. 3) Short description of the team and their backgrounds. 4) Clear instructions for testing the integration. 5) Feedback describing your experience with building on Rootstock. 6) A short video demo or slide deck.