DMND and RootstockLabs Partner To Bring Stratum V2 To Merge-mining

Bitcoin Magazine DMND and RootstockLabs Partner To Bring Stratum V2 To Merge-mining DMND and RootstockLabs partner to enable miners to select their own sidechain blocks using Stratum V2. This post DMND and RootstockLabs Partner To Bring Stratum V2 To Merge-mining first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi....
Key takeaways
- 1DMND and RootstockLabs enable miners to select sidechain blocks using Stratum V2 protocol for merge-mining.
- 2Miners can claim Rootstock sidechain rewards in rBTC directly without pool intermediaries or revenue sharing.
- 3Merge-mining allows multiple blockchains to share same proof-of-work from identical miner set simultaneously.
Coins in this story
Why it matters
This advancement increases miner control and decentralization in Bitcoin ecosystem while enabling direct sidechain rewards, potentially reshaping mining pool economics in India where retail miners participate in global mining operations.
Explore how Stablecoins is shaping crypto markets — aggregated stories, leading coins, and weekly momentum.
Explore narrativeRelated stories

Strategy (MSTR) Files to Repurchase $1.5B in 2029 Convertible Notes as STRC Hits Record $1.53B Daily Volume
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Files to Repurchase $1.5B in 2029 Convertible Notes as STRC Hits Record $1.53B Daily Volume Strategy said Friday it plans to repurchase $1.5 billion in 2029 convertible notes as investor demand for its STRC preferred stock continues to surge. This post Strategy (MSTR) Files to Repurchase $1.5B in 2029 Convertible Notes as STR...

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Moves to Retire $1.5 Billion in Convertible Debt, Says It Could Sell BTC
A major Bitcoin holder plans to retire $1.5 billion in convertible debt and signaled willingness to sell BTC holdings if needed. Bitcoin traded near $79,000, down 2.21% as markets absorbed the announcement. The move could increase selling pressure on the cryptocurrency. For Indian investors, large institutional liquidations often precede volatility spikes, making risk management crucial during such transitions.

Gemini Stock Jumps on Revenue Rise, $100M Bitcoin Investment From Winklevoss Capital
Gemini's stock surged following reported revenue growth and a $100 million Bitcoin investment from Winklevoss Capital, signaling institutional confidence in the crypto exchange. The move reflects growing mainstream adoption and institutional interest in digital assets. For Indian investors, this demonstrates major platforms' financial strengthening amid regulatory scrutiny, potentially improving service stability and credibility in emerging markets.