One from the archives, published on this day 8 years ago 📰 In this 2018 interview with @aasmakov, @dieguito spoke about a public network secured through Bitcoin merged mining, open participation, financial inclusion, and progressively reducing reliance on trusted parties. “The idea is to try to improve decentralization and minimize the levels of trust.” He also described a future where organizations and individuals could provide financial services directly to one another, while people remained in control of their own data. Eight years later, the technology has evolved and the ecosystem has grown. But Rootstock has not strayed from that original mission.

From the Billboard Archives: From 2014's Rising Star to 2018's Woman of the Year, Billboard's Lyndsey Havens breaks down Ariana Grande's #BBWomenInMusic# trajectory. Watch Billboard Women in Music 2026 live on YouTube and on April 29 📺

From the Billboard Archives: A 17-year-old Billie Eilish accepts the Woman of the Year Award at Billboard Women in Music 2019 🏆 #BBWomenInMusic# 2026 is less than a month away. Tune in to the show on Billboard's YouTube and live on April 29 📺

From the Billboard Archives: Cardi B reflects on the reception to "WAP" as she accepts Woman of the Year at #BBWomenInMusic# 2020 🏆 Stay tuned for more memories as we count down to Billboard Women in Music 2026. Watch live on YouTube and on April 29 📺