Rootstock (RSK), a leading Bitcoin sidechain, has made a strategic investment in sBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin on the Stacks (STX) Layer-2 platform. This investment signals a growing collaboration between the two projects, aiming to bridge the gap between the Bitcoin and Stacks ecosystems. sBTC, which launched on the Stacks mainnet earlier today, allows users to leverage the security and liquidity of Bitcoin within the vibrant Stacks ecosystem. By wrapping Bitcoin and minting sBTC, Stacks developers can tap into the liquidity and security of the Bitcoin network while leveraging the smart contract capabilities of Stacks. Daniel Fogg, CEO of Rootstock, expressed excitement about the investment, stating, "This investment reinforces our commitment to fostering innovation and interoperability within the blockchain ecosystem. We believe that sBTC has the potential to become a valuable tool for developers building on Stacks, providing them with access to the liquidity and security of Bitcoin." The integration between RSK and Stacks is expected to create new opportunities for developers and users alike. Developers can now leverage RSK's robust smart contract platform to build decentralized applications that interact with Bitcoin through sBTC. Additionally, users can benefit from the enhanced security and scalability provided by RSK while participating in the Stacks ecosystem. This investment underscores the growing recognition of the importance of interoperability and collaboration within the blockchain space. By bridging the gap between Bitcoin and Stacks, Rootstock and Stacks are empowering developers to create innovative applications that leverage the strengths of both platforms. ```