At RootstockCollective, we’re continually evolving Collective Rewards to serve backers and builders better while strengthening the long-term sustainability of the Rootstock ecosystem.
This week, we’re introducing an update to how Collective Rewards payouts are distributed. From the next payout cycle, backers who support builders through Collective Rewards will receive rewards in USDRIF, rBTC, and RIF.
This change adds a stablecoin component to rewards while preserving strong alignment with Bitcoin and Rootstock-native assets.
What’s changing in Collective Rewards payouts?
Until now, Collective Rewards for backers have been paid out in rBTC and RIF. Going forward, payouts will be split across three assets:
- rBTC – The most secure form of Bitcoin in DeFi
- USDRIF – a USD-pegged stablecoin, collateralized by RIF
- RIF – the governance and utility token of the Rootstock ecosystem
New Payout Split
Collective Rewards will now be distributed using the following allocation:
- 75% rBTC
- 17% USDRIF
- 8% RIF
This updated structure balances long-term Bitcoin exposure with improved short-term stability for backers.
Why USDRIF?
Backers play a critical role in supporting builders and accelerating innovation on Rootstock. Adding USDRIF to Collective Rewards is designed to improve the backer experience without compromising ecosystem alignment.
USDRIF is a Rootstock-native stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and collateralized by RIF. It brings several advantages to Collective Rewards:
- More predictable reward value compared to fully volatile assets
- Reduced exposure to short-term market fluctuations
- Easier reward planning for backers over time
- Strong alignment with Rootstock’s onchain financial infrastructure
By including USDRIF alongside rBTC and RIF, Collective Rewards can better support both long-term conviction and practical usability.
rBTC and RIF remain core to rewards
While stability is essential, Collective Rewards remain deeply aligned with Bitcoin and Rootstock.
- rBTC continues to form the majority of payouts, reinforcing Rootstock’s connection to Bitcoin and rewarding long-term ecosystem participation.
- RIF maintains exposure to Rootstock’s governance and utility layers, ensuring backers remain aligned with the network’s growth and decentralization.
This three-asset approach reflects the diversity of value within the Rootstock ecosystem: Bitcoin-backed security, stable onchain value, and ecosystem governance.
What is Collective Rewards?
Collective Rewards is RootstockCollective’s ongoing incentive programme that rewards backers who actively support builders building on Rootstock and rewards the builders most supported by backers, so they can continue to innovate.
By backing builders, participants:
- Support teams shipping real products on Bitcoin via Rootstock
- Help strengthen a decentralized, Bitcoin-secured ecosystem
- Earn rewards as builders grow, perform, and deliver impact
Collective Rewards aligns incentives across builders, backers, and the broader Rootstock ecosystem, ensuring that value flows to those actively contributing.
Learn more about Collective Rewards and how to participate: 👉https://rootstockcollective.xyz/collective-rewards/
What existing backers need to do
No action is required from backers.
The updated payout split will be applied automatically, and backers will begin seeing USDRIF alongside rBTC and RIF in their Collective Rewards payouts.
As always, RootstockCollective will continue to iterate on incentives based on community feedback, aiming to improve transparency, usability, and long-term sustainability across the ecosystem.