# General **URL:** https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/latest.md) · [Categories](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/categories.md) · [Tags](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Rootstock Collective! 👋](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/welcome-to-rootstock-collective/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/welcome-to-rootstock-collective/5 "2024-09-10T18:48:00Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your interests to your profile. What is one thi… --- ## [About the General category](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2024-09-10T18:47:59Z")
The General category is for all topics that do not fit into another category and for general discussion about all things RootstockCollective. --- ## [Introducing Recognized Delegate Compensation 🏦](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/introducing-recognized-delegate-compensation/622)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/introducing-recognized-delegate-compensation/622 "2026-09-15T14:15:28Z")
Rootstock Collective is blessed to have high-agency, heavy hitting delegates representing its community and token holders. A group born out of the Collective Shepherds that has consistently stepped up to give ample feed… --- ## [RC V14.0 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v14-0-release-note/968)
**Author:** [@eleanor](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/eleanor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 9:31am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v14-0-release-note/968 "2026-09-11T09:31:27Z")
RootstockCollective Releases RC V14.0 Release Note Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V14.0, a release that gives builders their real identity across the dApp and makes support… --- ## [\[2609 Builder Deactivation Proposal \] Tropykys](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/2609-builder-deactivation-proposal-tropykys/967)
**Author:** [@tamlerner](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/tamlerner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/2609-builder-deactivation-proposal-tropykys/967 "2026-09-08T09:57:47Z")
Summary Following the completion of its wind-down process, Tropykus has ceased operations. As a result, we are proposing to formally deactivate Tropykus from the RootstockCollective dApp and opt them out of the Collecti… --- ## [Rootstock - Governance at a Glance 26-08-24](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-governance-at-a-glance-26-08-24/955)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-governance-at-a-glance-26-08-24/955 "2026-08-31T17:57:47Z")
Rootstock Collective Governance-at-a-Glance 24 July – 24 August 2026 A month-long window this time instead of the usual fortnight. The short version: two new intent-based proposals landed in the same quarter (one of the… --- ## [RC V13.1 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v13-1-release-note/944)
**Author:** [@raimego](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/raimego)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v13-1-release-note/944 "2026-08-24T10:55:17Z")
Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V13.1, a maintenance release that makes proposal submission feel instant, hardens wallet sign-in, and polishes the in-app support experience ship… --- ## [Beyond the Proposal: Why Founder Due Diligence Matters in Web3 Grants](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/beyond-the-proposal-why-founder-due-diligence-matters-in-web3-grants/928)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/beyond-the-proposal-why-founder-due-diligence-matters-in-web3-grants/928 "2026-08-19T03:36:44Z")
I want to share a personal lesson and raise a broader question for Web3 ecosystems: When evaluating grant proposals, how much attention should we give to the founders behind the proposal, not only the idea itself? Recen… --- ## [Proposal: Introduce the BTC Vault (Sandbox Mode) on the RootstockCollective dApp](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/proposal-introduce-the-btc-vault-sandbox-mode-on-the-rootstockcollective-dapp/784)
**Author:** [@tobyj](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/tobyj)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/proposal-introduce-the-btc-vault-sandbox-mode-on-the-rootstockcollective-dapp/784 "2026-08-11T23:57:03Z")
RootstockLabs wishes to grow and evolve the ecosystem through broader use of rBTC and is exploring new tools to connect protocols and interoperate with rBTC as an extension to previous proposal https://gov.rootstockcolle… --- ## [RC V13.0 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v13-0-release-note/924)
**Author:** [@raimego](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/raimego)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v13-0-release-note/924 "2026-07-27T13:45:55Z")
Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V13.0, a release that brings support directly into the dApp with a new in-app support modal, protected end-to-end by a privacy-friendly captcha a… --- ## [RC V12.0 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v12-0-release-note/902)
**Author:** [@raimego](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/raimego)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v12-0-release-note/902 "2026-07-08T10:28:02Z")
Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V12.0, a milestone release that introduces product-wide analytics instrumentation, strengthens session security, and delivers meaningful reliabil… --- ## [New Delegate Compensation scheme](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/new-delegate-compensation-scheme/849)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/new-delegate-compensation-scheme/849 "2026-07-02T17:16:03Z")
We’re ready to announce the v2 of the delegate compensation scheme. Due to budget constraints the total amount distributed each month has to be halved unfortunately. Last month we had a long and deep discussion about m… --- ## [RC V11.1 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v11-1-release-note/875)
**Author:** [@eleanor](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/eleanor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v11-1-release-note/875 "2026-06-19T00:24:45Z")
RootstockCollective Releases RC V11.1 Release Note Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V11.1, a stability and performance release that hardens the security posture of the dApp a… --- ## [RC V11.2 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v11-2-release-note/887)
**Author:** [@raimego](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/raimego)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v11-2-release-note/887 "2026-06-15T12:54:15Z")
Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V11.2, a refinement release that updates the dApp’s visual identity, expands proposal support for new milestone categories, and further improves … --- ## [I Redesigned RootstockCollective’s Contributor Onboarding Experience. Would Love Your Thoughts!](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/i-redesigned-rootstockcollective-s-contributor-onboarding-experience-would-love-your-thoughts/851)
**Author:** [@adedamolajoke](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/adedamolajoke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/i-redesigned-rootstockcollective-s-contributor-onboarding-experience-would-love-your-thoughts/851 "2026-05-28T14:14:21Z")
Hey RootstockCollective community :waving\_hand:t4: I explored how onboarding could feel clearer for new contributors entering the ecosystem, and for this concept, I redesigned the contributor onboarding experience for R… --- ## [What do Rootstock builders/grantees need right now from The Collective?](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/what-do-rootstock-builders-grantees-need-right-now-from-the-collective/797)
**Author:** [@Axia](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Axia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/what-do-rootstock-builders-grantees-need-right-now-from-the-collective/797 "2026-05-19T23:54:38Z")
We talk a lot about supporting builders — but we don’t always ask them directly what support looks like. Builders: what’s your biggest blocker right now? For example: • What took longer than it should have when buildi… --- ## [RC V11.0 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v11-0-release-note/821)
**Author:** [@eleanor](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/eleanor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v11-0-release-note/821 "2026-05-11T10:36:07Z")
RootstockCollective Releases RC V11.0 Release Note Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V11.0, which enhances the BTC Vault experience, improves transparency and usability, and e… --- ## [Rootstock Collective Governance at a Glance 26-05-07](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-05-07/813)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-05-07/813 "2026-05-08T12:23:26Z")
:seedling: Rootstock Collective G-a-a-G - Apr 23 to May 7, 2026 Welcome back. Last fortnight the DAO was busy growing its skeleton (incentive guardrails, infrastructure resilience, organized delegate-Labs comms). This fo… --- ## [Tally Is Shutting Down — Option to Maintain the Existing Interface (No Contract Changes)](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/tally-is-shutting-down-option-to-maintain-the-existing-interface-no-contract-changes/800)
**Author:** [@DavidLen](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/DavidLen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 5:26am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/tally-is-shutting-down-option-to-maintain-the-existing-interface-no-contract-changes/800 "2026-04-16T05:26:26Z")
Hi delegates and community members, I’m David Len. My team and I built and maintained the governance Discourse layer used by Aave and 10+ DAOs. Given Tally’s shutdown, we’re exploring a path to keep a familiar governanc… --- ## [RC V10.0 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v10-0-release-note/789)
**Author:** [@eleanor](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/eleanor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v10-0-release-note/789 "2026-04-15T08:36:32Z")
RootstockCollective Releases RC V10.0 Release Note Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V10.0, which establishes the Bitcoin Vault Sandbox User Experience. Building on recent im… --- ## [Additional Contributions from Delegates (A Discussion Thread)](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/additional-contributions-from-delegates-a-discussion-thread/770)
**Author:** [@Axia](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Axia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/additional-contributions-from-delegates-a-discussion-thread/770 "2026-04-14T23:11:38Z")
Hey Delegates, As promised, I have synthesized your responses to the question of what additional contributions can delegates make beyond grant review, and created a visual synthesis for easy viewing. For context, the o… --- ## [Rootstock Collective Governance-at-a-Glance 26-04-10](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-04-10/795)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-04-10/795 "2026-04-13T20:28:07Z")
:seedling: Rootstock Collective G-a-a-G | Mar 27 – Apr 9, 2026 The last two weeks brought a platform release, a goodbye, a new arrival, and the quiet work of a DAO learning to hold itself accountable. RC V10.0 shipped t… --- ## [Sensemaking session to facilitate upcoming RLabs meeting with Delegates](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/sensemaking-session-to-facilitate-upcoming-rlabs-meeting-with-delegates/785)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/sensemaking-session-to-facilitate-upcoming-rlabs-meeting-with-delegates/785 "2026-04-01T08:43:26Z")
Thanks to @Axia for the inital push, Rootstock Collective Delegates will now enjoy a Q&A with RLabs to align on priorities. To make the most of this opportunity we created a harmonic.chat session to distill the most per… --- ## [Rootstock Collective Governance-at-a-Glance 26-03-26](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-03-26/788)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-03-26/788 "2026-03-26T23:36:00Z")
:seedling: Rootstock Collective G-a-a-G | Mar 12 to Mar 26, 2026 Welcome back to your bi-weekly tour of the Rootstock Collective governance forum. If the last fortnight was about events, this one is about accountability … --- ## [Rootstock Collective Governance-at-a-Glance 26-03-12](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-03-12/773)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-03-12/773 "2026-03-12T22:09:44Z")
:seedling: Rootstock Collective G-a-a-G - Feb 27 to Mar 12, 2026 Welcome back to your bi-weekly tour of the Rootstock Collective governance forum. This fortnight had a distinct theme running through almost everything: ev… --- ## [Idea/Sentiment Check: Rootstock Participation in TABConf8 Conference](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/idea-sentiment-check-rootstock-participation-in-tabconf8-conference/751)
**Author:** [@Axia](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Axia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/idea-sentiment-check-rootstock-participation-in-tabconf8-conference/751 "2026-03-09T15:22:59Z")
Hi everyone — I’d like to explore whether Rootstock should participate in TABConf in a focused, high-leverage way. TABConf is an annual technical Bitcoin conference in Atlanta, GA. This October will be its 8th edition.… --- ## [RC V9.0 Release Note](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v9-0-release-note/754)
**Author:** [@eleanor](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/eleanor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rc-v9-0-release-note/754 "2026-03-02T14:28:14Z")
RootstockCollective Releases RC V9.0 Release Note Summary TL;DR: The Rootstock Collective Foundation is pleased to announce V9.0, which continues to improve transparency and engagement across the community. This rel… --- ## [Rootstock Collective Governance-at-a-Glance 26-02-27](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-02-27/752)
**Author:** [@Raphael\_Anode](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Raphael_Anode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-collective-governance-at-a-glance-26-02-27/752 "2026-02-27T02:34:12Z")
February 13 – February 27, 2026 Your fortnightly dispatch from the Rootstock Collective governance trenches: where Bitcoin meets bureaucracy and somehow it all works. :fire: The Big Discussion: “What Should Delegates D… --- ## [Rootstock ATM : Cash to rBTC integration](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-atm-cash-to-rbtc-integration/723)
**Author:** [@blankworker1](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/blankworker1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/rootstock-atm-cash-to-rbtc-integration/723 "2026-02-25T19:07:16Z")
I’ve recently joined the Rootstock community and wanted to introduce a project I’m exploring. I’m looking at ways to integrate Bitcoin into the physical world, specifically through cash-to-bitcoin ATM–style machines. Th… --- ## [Re: Building Rootstock Community of users and developers in Ghana](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/re-building-rootstock-community-of-users-and-developers-in-ghana/742)
**Author:** [@Oluman](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/u/Oluman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/t/re-building-rootstock-community-of-users-and-developers-in-ghana/742 "2026-02-24T00:27:42Z")
Rootstock Community Ghana Meetup Report Dates: 24th January 2026 & 30th January 2026 Organized by: Rootstock Community Ghana Introduction Roostock Community Ghana successfully hosted two impactful community meetu… [Next page](https://gov.rootstockcollective.xyz/c/general/4.md?page=1)