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

  • Rootstock Institutional targets $260B idle Bitcoin, launched October 2025.
  • Over $272M assets deployed across DeFi protocols like LayerBank and Midas.
  • IOV Labs acquisition expands resources for Rootstock ecosystem growth.

What critics are saying

  • Ethereum L2s like Arbitrum capture liquidity from Rootstock within 12 months.
  • US-EU regulators target Bitcoin DeFi lending, halting operations in 18 months.
  • Solana bridges wBTC, commoditizing Rootstock's DeFi in 12 months.

What makes RootstockLabs unique

  • Rootstock is the longest-running Bitcoin sidechain with 100% uptime since 2018.
  • Rootstock combines Bitcoin's security via merge-mining with EVM compatibility.
  • RIF launched in 2019 provides open-source tools for Bitcoin app development.

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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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Industry standards

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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

-1%

2 year growth

-5%

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