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BTC Ordinals Craze Puts Miners in Dilemma: Glassnode
27.9.2023
A new Glassnode report says that Bitcoin (BTC) Ordinals are not displacing monetary transfers despite concerns of network clogging.
In a Sept 25 release, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode explained the role of BTC inscriptions on the network, their impact in competition with other transactions...
Bitcoin Ordinals haven’t wrestled blockspace from money TXs: Glassnode
27.9.2023
Inscriptions have been acting more as a "packing filler," stuffed into any remaining space once higher-value monetary transfers are packed into blocks, said the firm
Ordinals Creator Casey Rodarmor Introduces ‘Runes,’ New Fungible Token Protocol for Bitcoin
26.9.2023
Casey Rodarmor, creator of Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions, introduced a new fungible token protocol named Runes in a blog post September 25, 2023. Although uncertain if it’s a “good idea,” Rodarmor believes a robust fungible token protocol could “bring significant transaction...
Bitcoin Ordinals creator Casey Rodarmor pitches BRC-20 alternative ‘Runes’
26.9.2023
Bitcoin Ordinals inventor Casey Rodarmor says a fungible token protocol like Runes wouldn’t leave as much “junk” on the Bitcoin network as that of BRC-20 tokens
Meta launches metaverse game, Bitcoin Ordinals creator proposes numbering change: Nifty Newsletter
20.9.2023
Meta has rolled out early access for Horizon Worlds on web browsers and mobile devices
Bitcoin Ordinals creator proposes to change inscription numbering system
20.9.2023
Casey Rodarmor, the creator of Bitcoin Ordinals, clarified that the inscription numbers would only be changed, but not scrapped entirely
Animoca Game Studio to Launch BTC-Based Metaverse Token, Signaling New Era for Bitcoin
17.9.2023
Animoca Brands subsidiary Darewise Entertainment has announced plans to launch the first-ever metaverse token for the Bitcoin blockchain. The studio says the new token aims to power a full ecosystem on Bitcoin for gaming, brands, and real-world experiences. Bitcoin Enters the Metaverse: Darewise...
Trump NFTs back in demand, SEC says NFT sales are unregistered securities: Nifty Newsletter
30.8.2023
Trump NFT prices spiked after the former U.S. president’s mugshot in police custody was released
Bitcoin Ordinals volume dips 98%, OpenSea to disable royalty tool, and Frend.tech hype: Nifty Newsletter
23.8.2023
Bitcoin Ordinals NFT volume plunges 98%, and Yuga Labs is terminating its partnership with OpenSea over creator royalties
As Ordinal Transaction Dominance Soars, NFT Advocates Question Bitcoin’s Reported Downturn
21.8.2023
Metrics reveal a significant day for the Bitcoin blockchain as 411,511 Ordinal inscriptions were minted Sunday, clinching the title of the second most prolific day for inscriptions ever. Additionally, over the past seven days, Ordinal inscriptions represented a hefty 53.9% of all transaction...
Ordinals still make up majority of Bitcoin txs despite price collapse
21.8.2023
Bitcoin Ordinals appear to be alive and kicking with nearly 85% of network activity dominated by inscriptions and BRC-20 minting on Aug. 21
Bitcoin Ordinals NFT trading volume tanks 98% since May: DappRadar
19.8.2023
Alongside the declining trading volumes, the number of Bitcoin Ordinals transactions dropped by 97% to just 20,571 in mid-August
Study: Bitcoin Ordinal NFT Sales Nosedive as Broader Market Cools
19.8.2023
The buzz surrounding Bitcoin’s leap into the NFT world via Ordinals might be fleeting. A Dappradar study reveals that trading actions and sales figures for Bitcoin Ordinals have plummeted by a staggering 97% since their May 2023 zenith. This downturn mirrors a wider slowdown in the...
Bitcoin Frontier Fund launches accelerator program for Ordinals startups
14.8.2023
The program will provide seed money, mentoring and support to approved applicants
A Tumultuous August: Peaks and Valleys in Bitcoin’s Ordinal Inscription Saga
14.8.2023
Statistics reveal a continued trend in the number of Ordinal inscriptions, which recently eclipsed the 23 million mark. The month of August, however, has experienced two notable dips, each registering fewer than 100,000 inscriptions per day. These low points in August occurred specifically...
Xverse Secures $5 Million in Seed Funding Round for Bitcoin Web3 Wallet, Led by Jump Crypto
11.8.2023
Yesterday, Hong Kong-based startup Xverse, the provider of a Bitcoin Web3 wallet that supports Ordinals and BRC-20 inscriptions, successfully raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Jump Crypto.
The company, known for driving mainstream adoption through its user-friendly interface...
Jump Crypto Backs $5M Round for Bitcoin Wallet Xverse
10.8.2023
The Web3 app supports Ordinals, the technology that brought non-fungible tokens to the Bitcoin ecosystem
NFT gas usage drops, Ordinals nonprofit launches: Nifty Newsletter
9.8.2023
An NFT trader who noticed a bot was copying his trades tricked the bot out of 800 ETH, worth around $1.5 million
NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3
5.8.2023
This week, new reports were released that point to a major slowdown in NFT trading. Plus, Etihad Airways will soon let its community of frequent fliers stake NFTs for miles
Bitcoin Ordinals team launch non-profit to grow protocol development
2.8.2023
The Open Ordinals Institute aims to bolster the protocol’s future development as Ordinals inscriptions hit a milestone of 21 million