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This section contains practical, non-technical recipes for investors who want to put their Bitcoin and stablecoins to work.

Rootstock is the DeFi Layer for Bitcoin. While direct access to Rootstock Vaults is currently reserved for institutional partners, retail users can access high-yield opportunities through the diverse ecosystem of dApps built on Rootstock.

Explore the Ecosystem

Start your journey with these core DeFi actions available to everyone.

DEXs

Swap & Trade

Trade rBTC, stablecoins, and tokens on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap v3 (Oku) and Sushi.

Start Trading

DeFi Protocols

Lend & Borrow

Use your Bitcoin as collateral to mint stablecoins or borrow assets on protocols like MoneyOnChain and Trov.

View Lending Guides

Essential Guides

Before you interact with dApps, you need to get set up.

1. Wallets & Setup

• Setup your Wallet - Configure MetaMask, Defiant, or Ledger for Rootstock.
• Get rBTC (Gas) - You need a small amount of rBTC to pay for transaction fees. Learn where to buy it.

2. Bridging (Moving Assets)

• BTC to rBTC (The PowPeg) - How to move Bitcoin to Rootstock securely.
• Bridging Stablecoins - Move USDT, DAI, and USDC from Ethereum or Arbitrum to Rootstock.

3. DeFi & Trading

• Swapping Tokens - How to trade tokens on Rootstock DEXs.
• Lending & Borrowing - Borrow stablecoins against your Bitcoin collateral.

Security & Risks

Investing in DeFi involves risk. We prioritize security, but you should always do your own research.

• Self-Custody: You are in control of your private keys. Learn about Wallet Security.
• Audits: Always check if the dApp you are using has been audited.
• Peg Security: Learn how the PowPeg secures your Bitcoin.

Looking for Yield Vaults?

Direct access to the Bitcoin Yield Vaults is currently available for Institutional Partners and Liquidity Providers. Go to Institutional Guides →