Rootstock will launch its open - source smart contract platform between mid - November and mid - December after the possible hard fork caused by the introduction of SegWit2x rules on block size . In a Twitter exchange Monday, Gutierrez said the timing of the initial release was deliberate to avoid complications from a hard fork occurring afterwards. The technology is in place to handle , however , the hard fork could cause complications , CEO Diego Gutierrez said . In the event of a hard fork , Rootstock will support the blockchain that handles the most transactions , he added .
Rootstock will launch its open - source smart contract platform between mid - November and mid - December after the possible hard fork caused by the introduction of SegWit2x rules on block size . The technology is in place to handle , however , the hard fork could cause complications , CEO Diego Gutierrez said . In the event of a hard fork , Rootstock will support the blockchain that handles the most transactions , he added .