The Institutional Hub

This section provides the architectural blueprints and security frameworks for financial institutions looking to deploy capital or offer Bitcoin DeFi services to their customers.

Rootstock offers the security of Bitcoin with the programmability of EVM smart contracts, creating a unique environment for Institutional Bitcoin Finance (BTCFi).

Integration Models

We have tailored strategies for different institutional actors. Select your integration model below.

Wallets & Custodians

Distribution Partners

Integrate the Bitcoin Vault SDK directly into your UI to offer white-labeled yield products to your customers.

View Integration Playbook

Market Makers & Funds

Liquidity Providers

Deploy capital into secure Lending & Borrowing protocols or provide liquidity to DEXs to earn swap fees.

View Capital Deployment

The Yield Strategies

Generate organic yield through protocol fees and lending demand.

1. Bitcoin Yield (rBTC)

For institutions holding Bitcoin on their balance sheet or on behalf of clients.

• Yield Source: The Bitcoin Vault generates yield through protocol-native lending and borrowing demand.
• Security: Anchored by the PowPeg, which is secured by over 60% of Bitcoin's hashrate.
• Implementation: Integrate the rBTC Vault SDK.

2. Stablecoin Yield (USDRIF)

For institutions seeking stablecoin yield or USD-denominated exposure.

• Yield Source: Demand for USDRIF borrowing drives value back to the ecosystem.
• Assets: USDRIF, DOC (Dollar on Chain), and USDT.

Partner Resources

Technical guides for integrating the Vaults and managing data.

• Partner Integration Playbook - Best practices for Wallets and Custodians integrating the SDK.
• Vaults SDK Reference - Full technical documentation, methods, and installation (Developer Hub).
• Building a Yield Dashboard - Frontend patterns for displaying Vault stats.

Risk & Compliance

Due diligence is critical for institutional deployment. Use these resources to evaluate the Rootstock security model.

• Audits & Bug Bounties - Comprehensive reports for the Bridge, Vaults, and core protocols.
• The PowPeg Security Model - Technical deep-dive into the 2-Way Peg architecture.
• Network Stats - Real-time hashrate, TVL, and node distribution.

Infrastructure for Scale

Running institutional-grade services requires robust infrastructure.

Component	Recommendation	Resource
Nodes	Run a dedicated Node for high throughput	Run a Node
Data Indexing	Use The Graph for historical data queries	The Graph Integration
Oracles	Integration with API3, DIA, or Chainlink	Oracle Providers

Contact Solutions Team

Looking to deploy significant capital or require a custom integration plan? Contact Institutional Sales for partner onboarding and support.