RGB v0.11.1 goes live on Bitcoin mainnet

ByRGB Protocol Association

Editor’s note: This article reflects the state of the ecosystem at the time of publication (July 17, 2025). Some products and organizations have since evolved. ThunderStack has since rebranded as Utexo. ThunderLink is no longer available as a standalone product.

We’re proud to announce that several members of the RGB Protocol Association have successfully launched their products on Bitcoin mainnet today, following the official release of RGB v0.11.1.

RGB v0.11.1 mainnet launch marks a major milestone for Bitcoin and the Lightning Network ecosystem.

Huge congratulations to all members for this major milestone.

Ecosystem Launches

As part of the v0.11.1 mainnet release, multiple RGB-powered products are launching a product available for use on the Bitcoin mainnet:

LNFI Network

A financial layer for multi-asset Lightning. Issue, trade, and manage RGB tokens with real-time liquidity and institutional-grade tools.

Bitcoin Tribe

A mobile app for issuing, sending, and swapping RGB assets, with a clean UI and full self-custody.

ThunderLink

A simple REST API for RGB asset transfers – plug-and-play RGB support for businesses and apps.

Iris Wallet

An app to manage Bitcoin and RGB tokens locally with full privacy and rich media support.(https://iriswallet.com/)

Launching Soon on Mainnet

Bitmask (by DIBA): a non-custodial RGB wallet and marketplace for art, collectibles and on-chain Bitcoin Finance.

Below is the full press release including ecosystem launches and statements from our members:

RGB v0.11.1 Goes Live: Bringing Tokenized Assets to Bitcoin and Lightning

The official release of RGB Protocol on Bitcoin v0.11.1 is now live on Bitcoin mainnet, unlocking a new chapter in Bitcoin’s evolution: tokenized assets and programmable contracts, all without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem.

RGB enables anyone to create, send, and manage digital assets (including stablecoins, NFTs, and community tokens) directly on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.

Built for Bitcoin, Without Compromises

RGB is designed to bring powerful tokenization tools to Bitcoin while preserving its core principles:

  • Decentralization, privacy, and self-custody.
  • No trusted third parties
  • No federations
  • No validators or coordinators

All assets are anchored to Bitcoin and validated off-chain using client-side validation, enabling privacy and scalability without compromising trust.

What the RGB v0.11.1 Mainnet Launch Enables

With RGB now live, builders and users can:

  • Issue their own tokens and digital assets on Bitcoin
  • Send and receive them securely and privately
  • Build programmable contracts without relying on third parties
  • Use Lightning for fast, low-fee transfers
  • Avoid platform risk and stay fully within the Bitcoin ecosystem

This lays the foundation for wallets, apps, marketplaces, and infrastructure – all powered by Bitcoin and fully under user control.

Backed by Industry Leaders

On July 14, 2025, the RGB Protocol Association was officially founded, bringing together the key players behind RGB to coordinate and support its global development.

Founding members include:

  • Bitfinex
  • Fulgur Ventures
  • Plan ₿ Network
  • Boosty Labs
  • Kaleidoswap
  • ThunderStack
  • Bitcoin Tribe
  • LNFI

The Association provides grants, community engagement, education, and advocacy to accelerate the protocol’s adoption and ecosystem growth.

Learn more about the RGB Protocol Association members.

Voices from the Builders

Viktor Ihnatiuk, Boosty Labs & RGB Protocol Association:

“I first heard about RGB in 2017. Since 2021 we’ve been building toward this moment. With programmability, privacy, and Lightning scalability – Bitcoin now has everything needed for real applications.”

Gideon Nweze, Bitmask (DIBA):

“With RGB live, programmable assets on Bitcoin are now a reality. Bitmask supports RGB20 – and this is just the beginning.”

Anant Tapadia, Bitcoin Tribe:

“RGB changes how people use Bitcoin. With Tribe and Holepunch, we’re not just building a wallet, but a peer-to-peer community layer. This is the future.”

Darius, LNFI:

“RGB is powerful, but Lightning makes it practical. LNFI enables scalable DeFi for RGB on Lightning – and the future starts today.”

Github: https://github.com/rgb-protocol

Website: https://rgb.info/

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