RootstockLabs

RootstockLabs

Develops Bitcoin sidechain tools and infrastructure

Overview

RootstockLabs builds tools and technology to run apps on Bitcoin through Rootstock, the largest and longest-running Bitcoin sidechain. Rootstock provides a scalable, EVM-compatible platform that lets developers deploy smart contracts and decentralized apps; RIF supplies open-source tools to speed up building on Rootstock and Bitcoin. The company differentiates itself by maintaining the longest-running Bitcoin sidechain with 100% uptime and by openly supporting an ecosystem with open-source tooling, aiming to extend Bitcoin's functionality. Its goal is to make Bitcoin work for everyone by removing barriers to economic participation and enabling broad access to decentralized finance on Bitcoin.

About RootstockLabs

Simplify's Rating
Why RootstockLabs is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Crypto & Web3

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$7.3M

Headquarters

Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Atlas launched April 15, 2026, simplifying BTC, Lightning, ETH, USDT, and USDC bridging.
  • Q2 2026 saw over $60 million in tokenized assets settled on Rootstock.
  • Q1 2026 reports 84.01% of Bitcoin hash rate securing Rootstock, strengthening credibility.

What critics are saying

  • PowPeg and bridge assumptions create an existential exploit risk if attackers drain rBTC reserves.
  • Stacks, Bitlayer, and Citrea outcompete Rootstock on liquidity, mindshare, and developer incentives.
  • Rootstock still depends on partner adoption; 2026 traction can reverse after grants slow.

What makes RootstockLabs unique

  • Rootstock has 100% uptime since 2018 and 3,000+ uninterrupted days by July 2026.
  • Rootstock combines Bitcoin merged mining with EVM compatibility, attracting Solidity developers.
  • RootstockLabs ships Bitcoin-native infrastructure like Atlas and Union Bridge for BTCFi.

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Funding

Total Funding

$7.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
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RootstockLabs

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%

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