Rootstock has launched a 2.5 million US dollar grant programme for developers of Bitcoin-based DeFi applications.

Rootstock has launched a 2.5 million US dollar grant programme for developers of Bitcoin-based DeFi applications.
The Bitcoin blockchain is currently bloated with useless data and memecoins, which makes transactions slow and expensive. Luckily, there are ways to fix this.
May 22nd is Bitcoin Pizza Day. Let’s turn it into a worldwide charity event. Buy a pizza for Bitcoin and give it to someone who needs it!
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on a crusade against cryptocurrencies. Now the US Congress demands clarity from SEC chair Gary Gensler. By Christoph Bergmann
For some days this blog was offline because it got hacked. But I identified the hacker and interviewed him.
Our latest Rootstock Rooftop Party in Playa del Carmen was fun! This one minute video captures the atmosphere quite well.
The first car bought for Bitcoin will be signed by Bitcoin veterans and auctioned off for a good cause during Bitcoin 2023 in Miami.
Why a secular currency like Bitcoin is the best money for the Information Age – by Jörg Platzer
The first band that was named after a blog (this one!) had its first two gigs, both at rooftop parties in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Our fifth Rootstock Rooftop Meeting in Playa del Carmen was the best attended we’ve ever had – and also the most fun.
I have produced a little booklet which can help new Bitcoin users avoid the five biggest mistakes. What do you think about it?
The banking crisis sends up Bitcoin by 40% – and a venture capitalist bets one million dollar on its rapid victory. By Christoph Bergmann
At our next Bitcoin event in Playa del Carmen on March 28th we will have some prominent and attractive speakers.
What does the collapse of three banks, including the Silicon Valley Bank, mean for Bitcoin?
The future of AI is a topic that generates a lot of discussion, and some people believe that it is overrated. By Chat GPT
Ukraine has received more than 125 million US dollars in crypto donations since the Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022 * by Christoph Bergmann
Some impressions from our 4th Rootstock Rooftop Party in Playa del Carmen with guests from Tulum.
The 2nd Tulum Crypto Fest will take place in May 2023. Here are some impressions from this rather special crypto event.
The Virunga National Park in Congo is home to many endangered species, but is now in danger itself. Bitcoin mining brings much-needed revenue to the park. By Christoph Bergmann
For the third time, we invited the Bitcoin community in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) to a party with a special guest on a rooftop.