timpaymans.rsk

On this day, 10 years ago, the original Rootstock whitepaper was released. We've come a long way since then, but it's so early, and we think the next 10 years will be even bigger for Rootstock and BTCFi.

Community, When we first launched FastBTC, our goal was simple: to provide a smooth and reliable way for users to transfer Bitcoin (BTC) into and out of the RSK network. At that time, the native RSK bridging tools for BTC were not yet efficient or user-friendly enough to support the kind of activity our ecosystem required. FastBTC filled that gap and became a core piece of infrastructure for many of you. Over time, the RSK team has made significant improvements to their native BTC transfer methods. These upgrades have now matured to the point where they provide a secure, efficient, and user-friendly experience that meets the needs of our community without requiring a separate system like FastBTC. What this means: - FastBTC will be sunset by November 1, 2025: After this date, FastBTC transfers will no longer be supported. - Use RSK’s native BTC transfer methods: Going forward, all BTC in/out operations should be done directly through RSK’s native tools. - Better ecosystem alignment: This change reduces duplication, streamlines operations, and ensures users benefit from the most up-to-date, audited infrastructure available. Why this is good for the community: - Security: Native RSK tools now provide stronger guarantees and are actively maintained by the core protocol team. - Efficiency: Transfers are smoother, faster, and more reliable than when we started. - Focus: Retiring FastBTC allows us to focus resources on building the next generation of products and features for Sovryn and the wider ecosystem. We want to thank everyone who used and supported FastBTC over the years. It played an important role in the growth of our ecosystem, and this transition is a sign of progress—RSK’s infrastructure has caught up to the needs of the community.