Rootstock Educate: Introduction to Rootstock / Bitcoin Layer 2: Why and How?

​Welcome to the first event in the Rootstock Educate series powered by Encode Club, where we're discussing all-things Rootstock!

​Eomji Park, Head of Research & Operations at Encode Club presents an introduction to Rootstock and explains how and why Bitcoin-L2's exist.

​About Rootstock

​Rootstock is the first and longest-lasting Bitcoin sidechain. It is the only layer 2 solution that combines the security of Bitcoin's proof of work with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. The platform is open-source, EVM-compatible, and secured by over 60% of Bitcoin’s hashing power, making it the gateway to a vibrant ecosystem of dApps that continues to evolve to become fully trustless. Read more here.

​About Encode Club

​Encode Club is a global community of top developers, professionals and talented students in Emerging Tech. Through leading educational programmes such as hackathons, bootcamps and accelerators we help you advance your career and work with transformative companies. Find out more on our website and join the Discord!