What is a Rollux RPC Node?
Access Bitcoin-secured L2
A Rollux RPC node provides applications with access to an optimistic rollup that uniquely inherits Bitcoin's security through Syscoin's merge-mining. While other L2s rely on proof-of-stake or smaller validator sets, Rollux transactions are ultimately secured by Bitcoin miners — the most powerful proof-of-work network in existence. This provides unmatched security guarantees for an L2.
Why Bitcoin security matters
Bitcoin has $1.3T+ value secured by massive proof-of-work. Most L2s use much weaker security models. Rollux inherits Bitcoin security through Syscoin's merge-mining — Bitcoin miners secure Syscoin without additional work, and Rollux settles to Syscoin. This creates a security chain: Rollux → Syscoin → Bitcoin.
Rollux advantages:
- Bitcoin security — merge-mined PoW
- EVM compatible — standard Solidity development
- Low fees — significantly cheaper than L1
- High throughput — optimistic rollup scalability
- Proven technology — Syscoin merge-mined since 2014
- Growing ecosystem — DeFi and dApps
How merge-mining works
Merge-mining allows Bitcoin miners to simultaneously mine Syscoin without additional computational cost. Syscoin includes Bitcoin's hash power in its security model, creating one of the most secure blockchain networks. Rollux settles to Syscoin NEVM, inheriting this Bitcoin-derived security.
Security architecture:
- Rollux processes transactions as optimistic rollup
- State commitments posted to Syscoin NEVM (L1)
- Syscoin secured by Bitcoin merge-mining
- Bitcoin miners provide proof-of-work security
- Rollux inherits Bitcoin's security guarantees
Optimistic rollup with Bitcoin roots
Rollux uses optimistic rollup design for scalability — assuming transactions are valid with fraud proofs available. This enables high throughput while the Bitcoin merge-mining provides unprecedented security for an L2. The combination creates infrastructure for serious applications requiring both performance and security.
This unique security model positions Rollux as the most secure EVM-compatible L2.