According to a recent LinkedIn post from FORDEFI, Bitcoin sidechain activity on the Rootstock network appears to be gaining momentum, with Rootstock now suggested to represent over 35% of total value locked (TVL) across Bitcoin sidechains, up from about 25% in November. The post interprets this shift as a sign that Bitcoin DeFi liquidity may be concentrating on Rootstock, positioning it as an emerging hub for institutional-grade Bitcoin vault infrastructure.
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The post further highlights two institutional-focused launches on Rootstock that are described as running through FORDEFI’s platform. Mellow Protocol and Tyr Capital have reportedly launched an institutional BTC vault for structured and auditable capital management, while Midas is said to have integrated mHyperBTC to broaden BTC treasury strategy options for institutional allocators.
According to the post, both integrations use FORDEFI to provide policy controls, approval workflows, and role separation for institutional users. For investors, this suggests FORDEFI could be deepening its role as an infrastructure layer for institutional Bitcoin DeFi, potentially reinforcing recurring, service-based revenue streams tied to transaction flow and custody-related activity on Rootstock.
If Rootstock’s share of Bitcoin sidechain TVL continues to rise and institutional vault products gain adoption, FORDEFI may benefit from network effects as more capital and professional allocators operate through its platform. However, competitive dynamics in crypto custody, regulatory changes affecting DeFi, and volatility in Bitcoin markets remain important risks that could influence the scale and durability of this opportunity.