Rootstock: 7 years later, someone found the light switch

Just yesterday, I mentioned Rootstock as an example of how little demand there is for EVM-compatible solutions in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Despite being around for years, it never really took off - which I saw as a sign that the community simply isn’t interested in this kind of thing.

And today, surprise - Rootstock Labs posted a job opening for a community manager to help promote Rootstock.

That genuinely caught me off guard. I’ve always seen Rootstock as something that’s been quietly running since 2018 - known mostly to Bitcoin maxis, who, ironically, don’t even need it. Technically, Rootstock lets you use BTC in DeFi apps - the kind you'd normally find on Ethereum and other EVM chains. And it’s not just theory: the network actually has DEXes, lending pools, crypto-backed stablecoins, and other DeFi tools up and running. But no one’s using them. It all feels like a proof-of-concept showing that Bitcoin and Web3 are just different worlds.

Turns out, the Rootstock team isn’t content with that. After seven years of quietly running in the background, they’ve finally decided it’s time to do some marketing. That’s... unexpected. What were they waiting for?

It’ll be interesting to see if they can breathe new life into this dinosaur.

If you’re curious about Rootstock, keep in mind that its wrapped BTC token - RBTC - is available for swapping on rabbit.io: no sign-up, no limits, and always the best rate.