[ANN] RSK - First Smart Contract Platform secured by the Bitcoin network

[RSK Labs]

its quite interesting that RSK become the important link between Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Yes! And there's so much more in store!

so you raised such an amount of money and you are still not listed on any reputable exchanges (binance bittrex)?

95% of your actual volume is on a single exchange that looks like wash trading

i am very doubtful about  RSK / RIF looks like a pure money grab.almost 2 years and nothing happen but a long downtrend for the price

There's a LOT of stuff going on aside from listings, in this very channel we've published announcements, partnerships and showcased projects working on RSK / RIF, we'd like you to consider in these two years, RIF acquired RSK and became IOVlabs, who acquired Taringa! a few months ago. RIF Lumino, RIF RNS and RIF Storage and communication system of which we've had workshops about! We're present in many prevalent crypto meetups like LaBitConf, Ethereum Denver, Shape the Future and more, we also organize our own meetups to get the word out there of what RIF and RSK can accomplish together. If you'd like to know more you can always pay us a visit at https://t.me/rskofficialcommunity, or if you'd like some more information don't hesitate to just ask!

[CaVO32]

can you also give us updates on what's going on with your roadmap for this first quarter of the year? are they still going to be accomplished as planned?



i do agree though that aside from exchange listings, there's a lot more to be done in the background. the project will not grow if the team will just focus in listings. right now, i think, kucoin/bitfinex and others are more than enough. binance or bittrex can wait. but actual development should be their priority to have meaningful value in the market.

[RSK Labs]

can you also give us updates on what's going on with your roadmap for this first quarter of the year? are they still going to be accomplished as planned?



i do agree though that aside from exchange listings, there's a lot more to be done in the background. the project will not grow if the team will just focus in listings. right now, i think, kucoin/bitfinex and others are more than enough. binance or bittrex can wait. but actual development should be their priority to have meaningful value in the market.

Hi! So we have actually accomplished quite a few, in order:

RIF Storage Testnet launch you can see here.: https://www.rifos.org/blog/rif-storage-testnet-launch

RIF Marketplace Testnet, RIF communications Group and 1 on 1 anonymous chat are on their way.

As for RIF communication incentives we actually had recently a workshop where it was talked about, along with RIF Storage, it got recorded! So you can watch it right here, Communications part starts at about 33 minutes in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNf0XpUF5lo&feature=emb_title

So we're still looking to accomplish these deadlines and we have the full month of March to do so! Any other questions feel free to speak your mind

[RSK Labs]

RSK and RIF new use case: using blockchain to power ride-share apps and transportation systems

https://medium.com/@RSKNews/evshare-rsk-sustainable-healthier-cities-through-blockchain-technology-9f6240cbe441

Do you know which wallets support $RBTC and $RIF? For a full list, visit
https://developers.rsk.co/search/?q=wallets&from=%2F

RSK provides the crucial platform for Money on Chain, the first decentralized protocol powered by Bitcoin. Together, we provide enable DeFi and provide
additional value to the Bitcoin community. Thanks to TodayCrypto for publishing this article about how the system works:

https://cryptocoin.news/sponsored/a-first-look-at-the-bitcoin-backed-stablecoin-aiming-to-transform-defi-34250/

Want to learn how to create a dApp in #RSK and make smart contracts in Solidity? Check out the full video of our workshop at Ethereum Denver,
and subscribe to the RSK YouTube channel for more great content!
https://youtu.be/54KphRagn4Q

RSK is a sidechain of Bitcoin that expands on its functionality by enabling smart contracts. RIF is an additional 3rd layer on top of RSK, offering storage,
payment, and name services. Read the complete guide to how it works here:

https://blockgeeks.com/guides/sidechains-on-top-of-bitcoins-network-rsk-liquid/

[maknyos]

any staking/mining?

[RSK Labs]

Join our Gitter community and find out all the answers to your tech questions about RSK: https://gitter.im/rsksmart/

Today at 6:30pm PST, we will be hosting an online meetup: Secure Mobile Apps to Protect Blockchain Transactions!
- How to create secure mobile apps
                              - How Bitcoin, RSK, and Solidity can provide extra security
Register and join the event here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/u5MpdO2uqDgpIl5TyPxPx6N4YCSP_iluhQ

The IOVlabs Bounty Program is now live on Hacker One! Earn up to US$20,000 for reporting security vulnerabilities for rskj and token bridge code.
Submit your findings here: https://www.rsk.co/bounty-program/index

Want to develop on RSK? Take a look at our RSK Developer Tutorials! https://developers.rsk.co/tutorials/

Congratulations to IOVlabs Developer Advocates Dulce Villarreal, Jeff Prestes & Mike Wyszinski for winning an important bounty at Ethereum Denver! Their app QMT allows food & drug agencies to supervise controlled medicine testing, transpo, especially relevant for today’s times 🏥

https://medium.com/@mateo_ventures/3-quorum-bounty-winners-from-ethdenver-2020-cb37a0d91386

Are you practicing social distancing at home? Never a better time than to start building on RSK using our Developer Portal, full of quickstarts, tutorials, API reference, and code examples

Are you a startup building dev tools on RSK? Are you creating service & tools for the RIF marketplace?
Apply to the RSK Ecosystem Fund! In collaboration with Monday Capital, we focus on new classes of services for Bitcoin.

Apply to receive funding here: https://fund.rsk.co/

Calling on our talented developer community

To contribute to COVID19 Hackathon! Help build a decentralized communications tool for doctors & healthcareproviders to share info with one another about COVID-19. This is how we fight the contagion together

https://medium.com/@nthopinionco/bringing-people-together-in-the-wake-up-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-b8f7a8c65f40

Together with Grupo Sabra RSK is providing a solution for rapid gas certification, serving 2 million residents in the Gasnor network.

We are creating a major use case for blockchain tech, aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency!

https://www.coindesk.com/argentinas-gas-regulator-greenlights-industry-blockchain-built-with-rsk-tech

DeFi provides a level playing field, allowing everyone to participate in the financial ecosystem, regardless of where they are in the world or how big their organizations are. RSK, RIF, and Money on Chain are enabling the DeFi revolution!

Check the full article on the matter, here:
https://blog.coinmarketcap.com/2020/03/18/defi-on-bitcoin-the-time-has-come-for-decentralized-finance-to-run-on-top-of-bitcoins-network/

[RSK Labs]

Social Distancing can get stressful  , but we're all in this together!
Stay tuned for an RSK and RIF webinar series we're rolling out to keep you up-to-date on educational content and tutorials.
What are you doing to stay positive and healthy during this time?

 Our first webinar is next Monday! This online series is aimed at sharing educational content & fostering discussion with our community 🌱 Join us for "What is Bitcoin <> What is Blockchain"! Great for beginners or a quick brush up.

Sign up here: https://www.meetup.com/rsk-community/events/269504497/

IOVlabs integrated Coinfirm AML solutions to RSK and RIF platforms, which will enable engagement with traditional financial institutions!
This will also benefit tokens built on RSK, enabling them to work with regulated markets

https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-smart-contract-platforms-rsk-and-rif-get-new-aml-solutions-from-coinfirm/

Wondering how Bitcoin, RSK, RIF and DeFi all fit together?
Explore our full stack here: https://developers.rsk.co/the-stack/

[RSK Labs]

any staking/mining?

On RSK you can merge mine for no extra computing cost both BTC / RBTC, that way you help keep the RSK network safe and still get your regular mining rewards from mining BTC, there are a number of pools already merge mining in RSK (currently 37% of the BTC network's mining power), you can see live this info here: https://stats.rsk.co/

As to how to merge mine, you can read about it here: https://blog.rsk.co/noticia/rsk-bitcoin-merge-mining-is-here-to-stay/

On RIF, there's no direct benefit to staking, unless you're a service provider. As a service provider you'll probably need to stake RIF in order to offer services and the staking acts as a insurance mechanism of sorts. You can read more on the RIF whitepaper as it is mentioned as well: https://docs.rifos.org/rif-whitepaper-en.pdf

Any other question you might have, don't hesitate to ask!

[RSK Labs]

Our next webinar:
How to create your first smart contract using Remix and MetaMask on RSK!

March 25 - Offered in 3 time zones for 3 languages

https://developers.rsk.co/webinars/

Want to integrate RSK smart contracts with your existing app while leveraging the security of the Bitcoin network? Follow these 4 easy steps:
https://developers.rsk.co/develop/apps/integrate/

Run your own first node by using Geth attaching to a RSK local node (English)
5pm GMT-07 🎤IOVlabs Developer Advocate Brendan Graetz
https://developers.rsk.co/webinars/

Due to COVID19, we've moved our events online to continue providing you with blockchain education!

Our webinar series are tailored for both developers and the general public, offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Check out our weekly schedule.

[RSK Labs]

Part of our mission here at RSK & RIF is to provide blockchain education to the community!
Check out our first webinar "What is Blockchain? What is Bitcoin?" by Dulce Villareal, recorded on video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2UZa7pJ7cI

Check out our newest Youtube video for developers: How to create your first smart contract using Remix and metamasko on RSK by Brandon Graetz!
We are uploading all of our webinars so you can watch on your own schedule while social distancing, link below:
https://youtu.be/-pJahYxJ4ms

Have you heard about the RSK Innovation Studio in San Francisco?
As a joint venture with Monday Capital, we aim to support entrepreneurs and developers building on top of Bitcoin.
If that's you, get in touch here: https://studio.rsk.co/

 Check out our newest Youtube video for developers:
"What is RSK? What is Nifty Wallet? Set up your first wallet" by Brendan Graetz!
Everything you need to know about creating your first wallet is here: https://youtu.be/k6w_XN7qygE

Developers: Want to know how to program a smart contract? We've got you! Sign up to learn about the language, structure, and execution of smart contracts.
Inside Solidity (English)
April 8, 5pm GMT-07
IOVlabs Developer Advocate Brendan Graetz
https://developers.rsk.co/webinars/

Introducing the latest IOVlabs invention: SyncChain! This new merge-mined sidechain features fast peg-in and peg-outs, while unconditionally
protecting the peg from double-spends. Delve into the details here with Chief Innovation Officer Sergio Lerner

https://blog.rsk.co/noticia/syncchain-synchronized-sidechains-for-improved-security-and-usability/

Setting up your wallet is one of the fundamentals to get engaged with #RSK! Learn how to do it with #IOVlabs Developer Advocate Brendan Graetz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6w_XN7qygE

Missed our webinar on how to run your first RSK node using Geth?

Check out the recording of the workshop:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apcD6bcSWpw

Create your first frontend for smart contracts on April 15, 5pm GMT-07!
A great beginner's course for developers, led by IOVlabs Developer Advocate Brendan Graetz

https://developers.rsk.co/webinars/

The RSK roadmap is updated with the key projects we are working on in 2020!
The team is working harder than ever to create value and social impact with blockchain technology.

https://blog.rsk.co/noticia/rsk-2019-year-review-and-2020-roadmap-update/

In "What is Decentralized Finance (DeFi)", IOVlabs DeFi PO Maximiliano Del Hoyo explains how DeFi levels the playing field so everyone can participate in the financial system, and what RIF and RSK are doing to create DeFi for Bitcoin.

https://youtu.be/EBjrvm_5IoE

RSK is at the forefront of blockchain adoption by governments and enterprises around the world! Some recent examples are Gasnet with Grupo Sabra, Bit Give, Money On Chain, and Dex Freight. Learn more here:
https://usethebitcoin.com/governments-worldwide-start-using-blockchain-networks-to-improve-their-processes/

[AbNewton]

I'm new to RSK and found this is interesting. RSK's 24h trading volume roughly around 25% of its current market cap. Is this normal?

[RSK Labs]

Mark your calendars! IOVlabs CEO Diego will be giving an AMA on Periscope at the official twitter.com/@RSKSmart Twitter account on April 23, from 6-7pm GMT-3. Comment below with your questions!

RSK technology is reshaping government administration with key projects like:
> Gasnet with Grupo Sabra using RIF tech to register & verify 10K+ service providers
> OS City bridging the gap btw gov't and citizens
Get the details here:
https://btcmanager.com/blockchain-technology-government-administration/?q=/blockchain-technology-government-administration/&q=/blockchain-technology-government-administration/

The RSK and RIF weekly webinars continue this week! Check out our lineup of educational content tailored for both non-technical and technical communities and sign up here: https://developers.rsk.co/webinars/ Let us know if you'd like us to cover any other topics!

[STT]

95% of your actual volume is on a single exchange that looks like wash trading

Ideally the majority of trade wouldn't even be on an exchange for another crypto but between users and for goods or services in some way.    Even BTC had this problem of over reliance on a particular exchange to begin with, I wouldnt say it stopped it being valid but just gave it bias which wasn't helpful long term.    Most tradable assets in the world are centered around 1 exchange on purpose I think its just that crypto prides itself on being decentralised and available in all working hours globally.

RSK's 24h trading volume roughly around 25% of its current market cap.

For crypto fairly 'normal' pretty much yea

[sapta]

Just saw that now, more than 60% of BTC mining hashrate is also mining on the RSK network. Kudos to all of you by setting a new record. Though I really want to see the team start to focus on Asia & European in the term of marketing instead of sitting there in Latam. Maybe after the pandemic?

[disconnectme]

 I can see RSk team is working to push their project out but to me it seems they are late to the party, the space is already crowded now that it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate good projects from the bad ones. I just hope their DEFI project would attract users to their platform

[RSK Labs]

A great way to get familiar with the RSK network is to create your own token!
Tune in to our developer-oriented webinar with OVlabs Developer Advocate Brendan Graetz this Wednesday at 9pm GMT+8 and learn how it works.

https://developers.rsk.co/webinars/

3 days until our AMA with IOVlabs CEO Diego Guitierrez Zaldivar on Periscope! Diego is a pioneer of Bitcoin and blockchain adoption in Latam, co-founding Koibanx, ONG Bitcoin Argentina, and laBITconf. Now he is spearheading RSK and RIF in DeFi for Bitcoin. Head on over to our Twitter poll to let us know what you'd like to ask!

https://twitter.com/RSKsmart/status/1252390003243536391?s=20

We are proud to announce the launch of the RIF on Chain DeFi platform,
the first RIF DeFi ecosystem built and deployed by Money on Chain on top of the RSK network!
This includes 3 new RIF tokens: RIFpro, RDOC, and RIFX.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-defi-ecosystem-expands-rif-144500286.html?guccounter=1

2 days left until our AMA with #IOVlabs CEO Diego G. Zaldivar on #RSK Periscope!
Bring all your questions about the latest Rif_OS launch, our roadmap updates,
and how the blockchain industry is adapting to the current climate. We're all ears!

Tomorrow is the day! Join IOVlabs CEO Diego Gutiérrez Saldívar from 6 - 7pm GMT-3 LIVE on RSK Periscope for our first AMA in 2020! We can't wait to meet you. In the meantime, get to know Diego better with this video (did you know he started programming at 11?): http://ow.ly/dSMK50zkCeL

[RSK Labs]

I can see RSk team is working to push their project out but to me it seems they are late to the party, the space is already crowded now that it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate good projects from the bad ones. I just hope their DEFI project would attract users to their platform

Hi! Why do you feel we're late to the party?

We know it's not an easy battle, that's why we've tried our best to provide as much information as possible, we're also confident that DeFi is going to be key at bringing users to use our platforms. Just as a thought experiment, what do you think would be a good step in the right direction for better exposure?

[RSK Labs]

IOVlabs is working with traditional financial institutions like Banco Central de la República Argentina to build an open and inclusive financial ecosystem,
helping banks improve transparency and traceability.

Read more here and get more info at the AMA today with Diego G. Zaldivar!

https://decrypt.co/26377/argentina-central-bank-tinkering-with-bitcoin-smart-contracts

Next up on our webinar calendar: Blockchain & #RSK Use Cases with #IOVlabs Chief of Marketing Gloria Valiati at 2pm GMT-3 on April 27!
Sign up here: https://developers.rsk.co/webinars/

This week for developers: Learn how to use Truffle boxes with RSK! Join IOVlabs Developer Advocate Dulce Villarreal at 5pm GMT+8 tomorrow to learn about:

> RSK Starter Box
> RSK React Box
> RSK Next Box
> RSK React-Express Box

Sign up here: https://developers.rsk.co/webinars/

[Tarz]

@disconnectme Its not a problem that space is congested with new projects / patrons. Its expanding therefore matures to stimulate more influx which you see is happening... However RSK has been around and known since 2017 which means it is already distinguished. What I personally repel is how their private sale was conducted and how it starts looking more and more like Algorand mess. Offhand, shady, excessively tortuous, hugely privatized, somewhat bipolar ruse meant to fleece people under the guise of a legit product.

[RSK Labs]

@disconnectme Its not a problem that space is congested with new projects / patrons. Its expanding therefore matures to stimulate more influx which you see is happening... However RSK has been around and known since 2017 which means it is already distinguished. What I personally repel is how their private sale was conducted and how it starts looking more and more like Algorand mess. Offhand, shady, excessively tortuous, hugely privatized, somewhat bipolar ruse meant to fleece people under the guise of a legit product.

While we agree with the first part, I would like to know more about why you feel the private sale was a mess? RSK itself didn't have a tokensale, it's a side chain. RIF however did. We're open to showing people that what we're working on is real, IOVlabs as a whole has a mission of developing a infrastructure that we hope, with enough time, just like bitcoin, it's not of our control, that it expands out so that the community takes control of what direction it goes.