According to a recent LinkedIn post from FORDEFI, Rootstock, described as a key partner of the company, is highlighted as an emerging hub for institutional-grade Bitcoin vault infrastructure. The post notes that Rootstock now represents over 35% of Bitcoin sidechain total value locked (TVL), up from about 25% in November, suggesting a rapid concentration of Bitcoin DeFi liquidity on the network.
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The post also points to two recent institutional-focused launches on Rootstock. Mellow Protocol and Tyr Capital are said to have launched an institutional BTC vault aimed at structured, auditable Bitcoin capital management, while Midas has integrated mHyperBTC to broaden BTC treasury strategy options for institutional allocators.
According to the post, both of these experiences run through FORDEFI’s infrastructure, enabling policy controls, approvals, and role separation for institutional users. For investors, this positioning may indicate that FORDEFI is embedding itself in a growing segment of Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure, potentially supporting higher transaction volumes and deeper relationships with institutional allocators over time.
The emphasis on auditable, policy-driven controls suggests a focus on compliance-oriented features that could appeal to regulated entities. If institutional adoption of Bitcoin sidechains and DeFi tools on Rootstock continues to grow, FORDEFI’s role in facilitating these workflows could strengthen its competitive standing within the crypto custody and infrastructure market.