Rootstock Collective

This proposal presents conflicting information because the Tally description requests a $20 000 grant, yet the forum discussion describes it as an application for the Builder Rewards program. Approving a measure whose funding pathway is unclear would erode transparency and make post vote accountability impossible. We ask the team to resubmit a clean proposal that explicitly matches one category and its evaluation criteria so delegates can assess it properly. For these reasons we oppose the proposal in its current form.

This proposal lacks several key elements that are necessary for us to confidently support a grant at this stage. Clear and measurable milestones, especially for Wave 1, have not been articulated. Additionally, the project has yet to present a video pitch or demonstrate concrete value for the Rootstock ecosystem, and there is little evidence of public presence or early traction. We believe the team should first deliver on these outputs before funding is approved.

Symbiosis's established cross-chain liquidity protocol, with over $4.3 billion in transaction volume, will significantly expand Rootstock’s interoperability. Its activation aligns closely with Rootstock’s goal to onboard new users from multiple blockchain ecosystems.

LayerBank brings an established team and robust cross-chain infrastructure, enriching Rootstock's DeFi ecosystem through omnichain and cross-chain utility. Approving LayerBank as an Activated Builder provides an essential entry point for attracting new users from diverse blockchain ecosystems, particularly via its omnichain stablecoin ($LBUSD) and seamless liquidity hub. By creating pathways that introduce external users to Rootstock, LayerBank’s integration serves as a foundational step for sustained growth, ecosystem diversification, and deeper cross-chain collaboration.

We are convinced that an early‑stage grant, once sized appropriately, will accelerate the development and let the team grow. The requested milestones are clear, the technical scope is already in testnet, and the potential gain outweigh the budget risk.

The team’s successful 2024 Rootstock hackathon and enterprise credentials work with Nestlé and the World Bank demonstrate an ability to translate new tooling into concrete adoption. Allowing Vottun to join the program should lead to enriching ecosystem, ultimately widenining the builder funnel, increase transaction flow, and recycle value back to backers.