Bitcoin L2 Rootstock: Bringing Smart Contracts to Bitcoin
Bitcoin L2 Rootstock: Bringing Smart Contracts to Bitcoin
馃攽 Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential...
Rootstock is a smart contract platform built on top of Bitcoin, allowing for the deployment of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible smart contracts while leveraging the security of the Bitcoin network. Its core architecture includes the Rootstock Virtual Machine (RVM), a two-way pegged Bitcoin sidechain, a merge-mining-based consensus protocol, and a low-latency block-propagation network. Rootstock is important for the Bitcoin ecosystem as it enables stable value of assets collateralized by Bitcoin, protects Bitcoin miners' investments post-halving, introduces innovative sidechain technology, and provides a low-cost Bitcoin payment network. For Ethereum developers and users, Rootstock offers EVM standardization, reduced persistent chain fork risks, enhanced security, and increased transaction throughput by porting decentralized applications (dApps) to RSK. Key benefits of building on Rootstock include being secured by Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work, interoperability with Ethereum, a 1:1 pegged RBTC token to Bitcoin, enabling DeFi on Bitcoin, and being future-proofed and decentralized.
馃敹 Bitcoin L2 in Focus: Rootstock @rootstock_io lets you deploy EVM-compatible smart contracts and leverage the security of the Bitcoin network. This is a deep dive into Rootstock, its architecture, and its importance for the Bitcoin and wider Web3 ecosystem. 馃У
The Evolution of Blockchain Security: Math Meets Markets
Blockchain security is evolving beyond simple decentralization into a hybrid model combining two approaches: - **Pure Cryptography**: Math-based systems using hashing, signatures, and ZK proofs - **Cryptoeconomics**: Security through staking, incentives, and slashing mechanisms Key players are emerging in both spaces: - *Cryptographic Leaders*: SuccinctLabs, RiscZero, lagrangedev - *Cryptoeconomic Innovators*: eigenlayer, symbioticfi, 0xOthentic DIA's Luminas oracle rollup demonstrates this hybrid approach, combining on-chain computation with staking mechanisms. [Read the full analysis](https://www.diadata.org/blog/post/cryptography-vs-cryptoeconomics-2025/)
DIA Launches Lumina: A New Standard for Verifiable Oracles
DIA has introduced Lumina, a rollup-powered oracle network designed to address transparency issues in existing oracle systems. Key features: - Fully on-chain data processing - Transparent computation methods - Verifiable at every step of data delivery - No reliance on black box systems The new oracle infrastructure aims to shift the paradigm from trusted to verifiable data sources, particularly benefiting DeFi and RWA applications. DIA Co-Founder @pclaudius explains how Lumina represents a significant improvement over current oracle standards, emphasizing complete transparency in data sourcing and computation.
DIA Lumina Mainnet Launch Marks New Era for Oracle Infrastructure
DIA has officially launched Lumina mainnet, introducing the first fully verifiable on-chain oracle rollup. This launch represents the foundation for building transparent oracle infrastructure with several key developments on the horizon: - Global feeder network expansion - Implementation of $DIA staking mechanisms - Real-world asset (RWA) integrations - Development of permissionless tooling The project emphasizes that this launch is just the beginning of their roadmap for scaling and expanding oracle capabilities in the Web3 ecosystem.
RWA Infrastructure Evolution: Beyond Hype to Verifiable Trust
The real-world asset (RWA) tokenization landscape is experiencing significant growth, with total on-chain assets reaching $19.82B and asset-backed stablecoin market cap at $226.89B. Key developments: - WeBank launches POTOS blockchain infrastructure in Hong Kong - Fidelity enters stablecoin exploration - First U.S. bank-issued stablecoin transaction completed - Australia proposes new regulatory framework Industry experts emphasize that sustainable RWA growth requires: - Enhanced transparency mechanisms - On-chain verifiability - Compliant oracle infrastructure - Robust regulatory frameworks The market shows increasing institutional adoption, with 165 asset issuers across major chains including Ethereum, ZKSync Era, Stellar, Algorand, and Aptos.
DIA Oracles Power EDU Chain's Educational Infrastructure
DIA has integrated its oracle infrastructure with EDU Chain, OpenCampus's Layer 3 network built on Arbitrum Orbit. The integration provides real-time price feeds for multiple assets including $EDU, $ETH, $WBTC, and major stablecoins. Available on both mainnet and testnet, these feeds enable developers to build onchain credentials, gamified learning apps, and education marketplaces. The infrastructure features first-party data sourcing from exchanges, transparent computation, and onchain submission through Lasernet. All services are free for developers.