Update - May 2026: Revised Guidelines & New Proposal Template
Hi everyone,
Since the original post in October 2024, the Collective Rewards program has grown significantly - we now have over 30 active builders, more than $675k in rewards distributed, and a much clearer picture of what makes a strong builder application.
With that experience, we’ve updated the guidelines and introduced a new standardized proposal template for builder activations.
What’s changed
The rewards mechanism is the same - bi-weekly cycles, community-backed, builders set their own Backer Reward %. That hasn’t changed.
What we’ve improved:
New proposal template below - builders now introduce themselves with a structured format that includes team info, onchain metrics, a short intro video, and a declared Backer Reward % upfront. This gives delegates and backers the full picture before voting.
Clearer metrics expectations - we now ask builders to link directly to their Blockscout contract pages and share verifiable onchain data (active wallets, transactions, TVL, volume).
Video introduction required - a short YouTube or Loom video from the founding team, so the community can put a face to the project before voting.
Pre-submission checklist - KYB approval, live contract addresses, and team identification must all be confirmed before a proposal goes to vote.
New proposal template
[YYMM Builder Activation] ProjectName
TL;DR: One sentence on what you build and why Rootstock.
Who We Are
Project: ProjectName
Website: https://yourproject.xyz
Category: DeFi / DEX / Wallet / Infrastructure / (pick one)
Network: Rootstock (RSK) Mainnet
Smart Contract Address(es):
0x...- ContractName0x...- ContractName
Introduction Video
A short video (2-5 min) from the founding team introducing the project and why you’re applying.
Paste a YouTube or Loom link if the embed doesn’t work:
https://www.youtube.com/@RootstockCollective
The Team
| Name | Role | Background | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firstname Lastname | Co-Founder & CEO | Brief background, e.g. “ex-Uniswap, 8 yrs in DeFi” | @handle |
| Firstname Lastname | Co-Founder & CTO | Brief background | @handle |
Add or remove rows as needed.
What We Build
In one paragraph: Describe your product clearly. What problem does it solve? Who uses it? Why does it exist on Rootstock specifically?
Key features:
- Feature 1
- Feature 2
- Feature 3
Our Rootstock Numbers
These are the metrics that matter most to the community when deciding whether to back you. Be honest - backers will verify onchain.
| Metric | Current Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Active Wallets | X,XXX | Blockscout |
| Monthly Transactions | XX,XXX | Blockscout |
| Total Value Locked (TVL) | $X,XXX,XXX | DeFiLlama / own data |
| Monthly Volume | $X,XXX,XXX | Own data |
| Time Live on Rootstock | X months | - |
| New Wallets (last 30d) | X,XXX | Blockscout |
Link to your Blockscout contract page(s): Rootstock address details for 0x | Blockscout…
Value We Bring to the Ecosystem
Explain what your product contributes beyond the numbers above. This is your case for why the community should back you.
- New users to Rootstock: How are you bringing people to the chain?
- Liquidity / TVL contribution: What capital does your product attract or retain?
- Developer / builder value: Are you building infrastructure others depend on?
- Community / awareness: Are you growing Rootstock’s presence externally?
Backer Reward %
We propose to set our initial Backer Reward % at X%.
Explain briefly why you chose this percentage and what it signals about your commitment to the community.
Links & Resources
| Website | https://yourproject.xyz |
| dApp | https://app.yourproject.xyz |
| Docs | https://docs.yourproject.xyz |
| GitHub | yourproject · GitHub |
| Twitter / X | https://twitter.com/yourproject |
| Telegram | https://t.me/yourproject |
| Discord | Discord |
| Audit(s) | Link to security audit if available |
Checklist
Before voting opens, confirm the following:
- KYB submitted and approved
- Smart contract address(es) listed above are live on Rootstock Mainnet
- Video introduction posted above
- Team members identified with public profiles
- Onchain metrics verifiable via Blockscout
- Backer Reward % declared
And thats it! So… What stays the same?
- Anyone building a live product on Rootstock can apply
- The community votes - no central approval
- KYB is required before submitting
- Minimum 1,000 stRIF to submit the onchain proposal
- Backers keep full ownership of their stRIF and earn a share of builder rewards
If you have questions about the new template or the application process, drop them below or reach out on Telegram.
Collective Rewards are still here.
Still growing… now easier to navigate. 
Rootstock Collective team
| KYB Form |
docs.google.com/forms/d/187Cr1… |
 KYC / KYB Questions |
compliance@rootstockcollective.xyz |
 On-Chain Proposals |
app.rootstockcollective.xyz/proposals |
|
Twitter / X| @RootstockColl|