> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/ko/llms.txt).

Rootstock is Bitcoin's financial infrastructure. It is an open-source, EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain secured by over 85% of Bitcoin's hash power through merge mining. Businesses, financial institutions, and builders use it to launch Bitcoin-secured lending, payments, yield, and treasury products with Ethereum tooling.

This section equips you with the fundamental knowledge required to navigate the Rootstock blockchain. Familiarity with blockchain technology, Bitcoin, and smart contracts will be beneficial as you navigate deeper.

## Navigating Core Concepts

| Resource                                                       | Description                                                                                    |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Rootstock Foundations](/concepts/foundations/) | Platform overview: Stack, [Merged mining](/concepts/foundations/merged-mining/), and the [PowPeg](/concepts/foundations/powpeg/). |
| [Rootstock Stack](/concepts/foundations/stack/) | Layers from applications down to Bitcoin merged mining. |
| [Merged Mining](/concepts/foundations/merged-mining/) | How merge mining Rootstock with Bitcoin works, and its benefits. |
| [PowPeg Protocol](/concepts/foundations/powpeg/) | Transfer BTC to rBTC and back through the PowPeg. See also the [PowPeg security summary](/concepts/foundations/powpeg/security-model/). |
| [PowPeg HSM Firmware](/concepts/foundations/powpeg/hsm-firmware-attestation/) | Learn how to verify PowPeg nodes using the HSM Firmware Attestation. |
| [Glossary](/concepts/glossary/) |  This glossary provides essential definitions for key terms related to Rootstock and blockchain technology.|
| [rBTC Token](/concepts/rbtc/) | The rBTC token fuels transactions on the Rootstock network. Converting BTC to rBTC is straightforward using various methods. Visit the rBTC section for a comprehensive list of exchanges and applications facilitating rBTC acquisition. Visit the [rBTC section](https://rootstock.io/rbtc/) for a list of exchanges and apps to get rBTC.|
| [RIF Suite](/concepts/rif-suite/) | Learn about the Rootstock Infrastructure Framework, a comprehensive set of Open-source tools and technologies designed to streamline and incentivize development on Bitcoin.|
| [Account Based Addresses](/concepts/account-based-addresses/) | EIP-1191 chainId is used in Rootstock addresses as a checksum. m/44'/137'/0'/0 is the derivation path used for BIP-44 compatible wallets. |

## Next Steps

Ready to embark on your Rootstock development journey? Explore these sections tailored to your specific interests:

### Developers

The [Developers](/developers/) section provides guides and reference material for building dApps on Rootstock. Use Solidity and tools like Hardhat and Wagmi to deploy on a Bitcoin sidechain with EVM-compatible smart contracts.

### Node Operators

Rootstock's [Merged mining](https://rootstock.io/mine-btc-with-rootstock/) offers bitcoin miners an additional revenue stream at no additional cost by using the same mining infrastructure and work to secure the Rootstock sidechain.

The [Node Operators](/node-operators/) section caters specifically to node miners and developers interested in running and managing a Rootstock node.

### Developer Tools

The [tools](/dev-tools/) section curates all the essential developer tools available on Rootstock. Find comprehensive resources on tool configuration, usage guides, reference materials, and informative tutorials.

### Resources

Expand your knowledge base with the [comprehensive Resources](/resources/) section. Explore tutorials, courses, FAQs, and valuable information on contributing to the Rootstock ecosystem.