Fueling Innovation, Decentralizing Bitcoin
RootstockCollective grants give Bitcoin builders up to $35,000 in milestone-gated funding, backed by a community of 2,000+ stRIF holders.
WHAT WE FUND
The Rootstock ecosystem is growing fast – and the community funds the builders driving that growth. If your project creates real, measurable impact on Rootstock, you’re in the right place. Here’s what’s actively supported:
BUILDERS WHO MADE IT
WHY ROOTSTOCKCOLLECTIVE GRANTS?
Milestone driven
You don’t hand over your vision and wait. Funding is released as you deliver, tranche by tranche, milestone by milestone. Your progress drives your capital.
Community backed
Over 2,000 stRIF holders decide what gets built on Bitcoin, not a board. When you get funded here, you’re not just getting capital. You’re getting a community that’s already voted to believe in you.
Rootstock aligned
Building on Rootstock means building on the security of Bitcoin. No bridges to other chains. No compromise on decentralisation. Your product inherits the longest-running EVM-compatible sidechain’s track record.
IS YOUR PROJECT ELIGIBLE?
Our grants are open to builders developing innovative projects on Rootstock. Here’s what we look for:
The closer to production you are, the stronger your case. We fund builders who ship.
Define what success looks like before you apply: new wallets, transaction volume, TVL, or developer API/SDK usage. If you can measure it, the community can fund it.
Your project should make Bitcoin more useful, more accessible, or more decentralised. Building on Rootstock means building on the security of the world’s most trusted blockchain.
SUPPORTING INNOVATION AND GROWTH
RootstockCollective Grants are designed for builders who have a clear plan to deploy on mainnet and can demonstrate their concept in practice. Whether you’re preparing your first mainnet launch or scaling a proven idea, our grants provide milestone-based funding, visibility, and community-driven governance.
HOW TO APPLY?
Five steps stand between you and funding. Here’s the process:
Submit your KYB form and complete verification through Persona. Ensure your team and project details are accurate and ready for review.
Once KYB is approved, publish your proposal on the Grants forum. The community gives you 1–3 weeks of real feedback before anything goes to a vote.
Present your project in a live, public Q&A with delegates. It’s not a pitch competition, it’s a conversation with the people who’ll back you.
Take your proposal on-chain via the governance dApp. You’ll need 1,000 stRIF minimum and ~$5 in rBTC for gas. stRIF holders will have 7 days to vote.
If approved, your initial disbursement (20–30% depending on tier) lands directly in your verified wallet. Then you build, report, and unlock the rest milestone by milestone.
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