RIF economy and governance
This section is for teams that need shared control of funds and on-chain governance on Rootstock. Common building blocks are multi-sig wallets (for example Safe), the Collective SDK for RIF staking and votes, and indexers for operations and reporting. Compliance and policy are still your responsibility, the chain gives you transparent history, not legal sign-off.
Core pillars
| Pillar | Description | Primary tool |
|---|---|---|
| RIF Token | The RIF (Rootstock Infrastructure Framework) token makes it easier, faster and more rewarding to build on Bitcoin. It also enables governance on RootstockCollective DAO. | Token · Stake RIF |
| On-chain voting | Stake RIF, mint stRIF, and vote on ecosystem proposals. | Collective SDK · Quick start · Use case guide |
| Governance apps | Proposals, treasury moves, and delegation through RootstockCollective. | RootstockCollective |
Key concepts
1. Multi-signature custody (Safe)
A multi-sig wallet needs a threshold of signatures before a transaction executes. That pattern limits single-key theft and matches how many teams run treasuries. You still define who holds keys and how rotation works.
2. stRIF and delegated voting
In RootstockCollective, voting power is tied to stRIF (staked RIF). Holders vote on proposals or delegate to others. Rules and epochs are defined by the contracts; read them before you promise users a specific voting timeline.
3. On-chain history and your reporting
Explorers and indexers give you a public history of transfers and events. That helps operations and internal controls. It does not replace accounting, tax, or regulatory workflows your jurisdiction requires.
Tools
- Safe SDK: Multi-sig and policy-based custody.
- Tally: Governance dashboards for proposals and votes (where supported).
- Subgraphs / indexers: Query events for dashboards and internal reporting.
Implementation guides
Published guides in this section are listed below.