Rootstock is Live on Jumper!

We’re excited to announce that

, the first Bitcoin sidechain, is live on Jumper. Users can now effortlessly bridge to Rootstock from 14+ chains and L2s, and start exploring the opportunities in the ecosystem.

Known as the first Bitcoin sidechain, Rootstock is cryptographically connected to the Bitcoin blockchain. It uses a trustless and censorship resistant two-way peg to allow users to send Bitcoin directly to the Rootstock chain which is then converted into

on the Rootstock blockchain. These RBTC can be used to deploy or to interact with smart contracts and dApps on the Rootstock blockchain.

Interest in Rootstock has been growing, as shown by the Total Value Locked (TVL) on the chain. According to

, the TVL on Rootstock has shown a strong upward trend over the last few months, indicating increasing confidence and participation in the Rootstock ecosystem.

In the top right corner of your screen, click on 'connect' and select the wallet provider for which you have installed a browser extension and on which you want to bridge.

Clicking in the 'From' field you can now first select the chain from which you want to bridge and then the asset which you want to bridge.

Clicking in the 'To' field you can select the chain to which you want to bridge to. In his case, you would select Rootstock as the destination chain. Note, you can also select a different token to swap into.

Specify the token amount to bridge and use the “Get gas” feature to also receive RBTC (gas token on Rootstock) if needed.

Choose a route on the right-hand side, or click "Review bridge" for the recommended one.

Approve the transaction in your wallet. Approve non-native tokens if necessary.

Your funds have arrived on Rootstock!

The Bitcoin ecosystem is growing with new L2s like Rootstock, which enable Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. This integration allows Bitcoin to support smart contracts, dApps, and DeFi protocols, increasing utility and adoption. These improvements transform Bitcoin from a mere store of value to a versatile platform for decentralized finance.

Jumper plays a crucial role by offering bridge and swap transactions across Rootstock and other chains. By aggregating liquidity and providing the best routes, Jumper ensures seamless transfers between these ecosystems.

By bridging to Rootstock through Jumper, users can access new-age DeFi protocols such as

(Decentralized Stablecoin),

(DEX), and

(Money Market), and be early to the booming DeFi ecosystem on Bitcoin.

Make the jump to Rootstock with Jumper and take advantage of the exciting opportunities in a rapidly growing Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem