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Created: 2025-07-22 18:16:30 UTC

Q3: 
→ Union, a trust-minimized BTC-to-Rootstock bridge powered by @bitvmx, will launch on testnet.
It introduces a 1-of-n honest assumption, pushing Rootstock closer to a fully verifiable, non-custodial bridging model.

→ Faster Transactions
Parallel transaction execution and shorter block times will begin testing, improving scalability, reducing latency, and boosting performance across Rootstock DeFi applications.

→ BTCFi Lending Protocol Launch
A major DeFi lending protocol will launch on Rootstock, enabling Bitcoin-backed loans, collateralized borrowing, and increased capital efficiency. A key milestone in building a complete BTCFi stack.


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