Rootstock is an innovative Bitcoin sidechain which integrates Ethereum compatible smart contract functionality with Bitcoin's robust safety. It is an open-source platform that leverages Bitcoin's consensus mechanism of proof-of-work, achieving more than 60% of Bitcoin's mining power through merged-mining. This integration allows developers the ability to deploy EVM compatible smart contracts, enabling them to create decentralized applications that are secured by Bitcoin's networks. Rootstock's native cryptocurrency, RBTC is pegged 1:1 with Bitcoin. This allows for seamless interaction between DeFi protocols and dApps running on the Rootstock Network, such as minting and swapping, or charging gas fees. The PowPeg Protocol ensures a secure and efficient two way transfer between Bitcoin and Rootstock. This enhances interoperability. Rootstock's ecosystem is comprised of a wide range of applications ranging from swapping, staking and yield optimization on platforms like Sushi, to trading and trading on Oku.