STAKE. VOTE. EARN REWARDS.

RootstockCollective’s rewards program is designed to incentivize and empower builders, backers, and community contributors. By participating in governance and supporting innovative projects, you can earn rewards in BTC while shaping a decentralized future.

REWARDS IN NUMBERS

27%

Average annual backer incentive (ABI), rewarding active community members for their participation.

3.7+ BTC

And over 1.4m RIF and $20k USDRIF paid out in Collective Rewards so far.

35m

RIF staked in the Collective to date

REWARDS THAT DRIVE INNOVATION

Collective Rewards incentivize active participation in the Rootstock ecosystem. From staking RIF tokens to voting on builder proposals, every action you take strengthens the community.

YOUR VISION, BACKED BY THE COLLECTIVE

Unlock
rewards

Earn participation rewards and annual backer incentives.

Voting
incentives

Influence ecosystem decisions and earn proportional rewards for participating in governance.

Builder
support

Support innovative projects that advance Bitcoin’s decentralized future.

Community recognition

Be celebrated as an active contributor to the ecosystem’s growth.

Join the DA0

SIMPLE STEPS TO START EARNING

Stake RIF

Secure your tokens within the DAO to unlock voting rights and earn rewards.

Vote on proposals

Participate in decision-making to guide funding and development initiatives.

Earn rewards

Receive rewards based on your staking amount and voting activity.

COLLECTIVE REWARDS FAQS

What are Collective Rewards?

The Collective Rewards program is a bi-weekly cycle of incentives designed to:

Reward activated builders for their contributions to the Rootstock ecosystem;
Enable activated builders to reward backers for their support, incentivizing backers and creating a sustainable growth cycle.

This program represents Phase II of the RootstockCollective’s roadmap approved by the community, which focuses on value capture and long-term ecosystem growth. Builders and backers collaborate to drive innovation, with rewards allocated transparently through decentralized mechanisms.

How do I start collecting rewards?

First, you have to get and stake RIF.

As a builder:

Submit your proposal to the community on Discourse.
Submit your proposal on-chain through the RootstockCollective dApp.
Complete KYC verification and set your backer-reward percentage through the RootstockCollective dApp.
Once activated, you can start earning rewards.

As a backer:

Stake your RIF tokens to receive stRIF tokens through the RootstockCollective dApp.
Use your stRIF tokens to vote for builders to get them activated in Collective Rewards.
Use your stRIF tokens to back builders of your choice.
Monitor and claim your rewards through the RootstockCollective dApp.

Who can benefit from Collective Rewards?

Builders:

Developers or teams actively building on the Rootstock ecosystem. Builders can earn rewards based on the support they receive from RIF stakers in the program. This incentivizes innovative projects and provides funding opportunities.

Backers (RIF staker that support builders):

Individuals or entities who stake RIF tokens to mint stRIF and support builders. Backers earn rewards by backing promising projects and helping shape the ecosystem.

READY TO EARN REWARDS AND MAKE AN IMPACT?

RootstockCollective rewards Builders and Backers for active participation. Join today to shape the future of Bitcoin while earning meaningful rewards.