Rootstock (RSK)

Explore Rootstock (RSK), a smart contract platform built on Bitcoin. Build decentralized applications using its RPC gateway and secure infrastructure.

The Rootstock RPC documentation provides developers with a comprehensive guide to interact with the Rootstock (RSK) blockchain. Rootstock is a smart contract platform that brings Ethereum-compatible smart contracts to the Bitcoin ecosystem, leveraging Bitcoin’s security through merge mining. The documentation includes API endpoints for querying blockchain data, managing transactions, and deploying smart contracts. Developers can build decentralized applications with the security of Bitcoin and the flexibility of Ethereum’s smart contract system.

Related: 📚 Supported Blockchains • 🌐 RPC Nodes Rootstock • 🔗 Official Rootstock Website

Blockchain RPC Gateway for Rootstock

Rootstock RPC networks

mainnet
https://rsk-mainnet.gateway.tatum.io
testnet
https://rsk-testnet.gateway.tatum.io

Connect to Rootstock and Fetch the Latest Block

This widget lets you instantly query the latest block height (or equivalent) for Rootstock using a chain-specific RPC method like eth_blockNumber, getblockcount, or getBlockHeight. Useful for connectivity checks, uptime monitoring, or API testing.

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Retrieve Rootstock Node Status or Client Version via RPC

Use this pre-configured request to get version or status information for your connected Rootstock node. Whether it's web3_clientVersion, getblockchaininfo, or chain-specific endpoints, the method is optimized for each supported blockchain.