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Runes, Casey Rodarmor's Protocol for 'Sh!tcoins' on Bitcoin, Set to Go Live at Halving
17.4.2024
Rodarmor created last year's breakout Ordinals protocol, which is used to create non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Bitcoin. Now, he says the relevance of protocols like his new Runes, used to create fungible tokens, is set to grow
Runes Protocol to Debut Alongside Bitcoin Halving, Could Boost BTC Ecosystem
16.4.2024
As the halving is set to occur between April 19-20, 2024, a substantial number of crypto enthusiasts are eagerly preparing for the Runes protocol. The concept of Runes was developed by the creator of Ordinals, Casey Rodarmor, and has been met with considerable enthusiasm since its announcement...
Bitcoin Halving Has Crypto Miners Racing for 'Epic Sat' Potentially Worth Millions
15.4.2024
Bitcoin's once-every-four-years "halving" this week may be very different from those of earlier epochs, typically ho-hum affairs. Now, an intense competition is underway to mine the first block after the halving, which could contain a rare and collectible fragment of a bitcoin known as an "epic...
7-Day NFT Sales Increase by 37%, Bitcoin-Based Collections Lead
11.4.2024
Sales volumes of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) recorded a more than 37% increase to $277 million in the seven-day period ending April 11. Six of the top 10 collections with the largest sales volumes were Bitcoin-based NFTs. Some experts attribute the renewed interest in NFTs to the rise of real-world...
Bitcoin Ecosystem Tokens, RUNE, STX, and ORDI May See Gains After Halving
11.4.2024
“There exists a large, untapped pool of capital within the Bitcoin ecosystem that remains dormant,” Wintermute’s OTC desk told CoinDesk
Ordinals Defy Bitcoin's Design Principles but Offer Miners Huge Post-Halving Advantages
10.4.2024
Ordinal inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens are controversial for using up valuable space on the Bitcoin network. But, with rewards set to be cut in half, they offer a lifeline for miners as they adapt to new blockchain economics
Why Christie's First Bitcoin Inscriptions Auction Matters
9.4.2024
With the halving and new tech set to give Ordinals a further lift, Bitcoin-based inscriptions are demonstrating staying power and some advantages over NFTs. Christie’s is taking notice with a new initiative
Bitcoin Tops $71K, Ordinals Bets Rise Ahead of Halving
8.4.2024
Broader crypto markets remained little changed over the weekend but some Ordinal ecosystems saw gains as a proxy bet for BTC
Binance Suspends Bitcoin Ordinals Trading – What’s Going On?
5.4.2024
On April 4, Binance declared that as of April 18, 2024, it will no longer be accepting deposits or transactions of Bitcoin Ordinals. The exchange then gave investors of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) based on Bitcoin the advice to remove their holdings from the NFT marketplace trading platform by...
Coinbase to Add Worldcoin and Perpetual Futures Products for the Ordinals Next Week
5.4.2024
Coinbase International Exchange has announced that it plans to list Worldcoin and Ordinals Perpetual Futures Products on April 11.
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Trillion-Dollar Asset Manager Franklin Templeton Highlights Bitcoin Ordinals’ Impact on Innovation in Recent Note
4.4.2024
Franklin Templeton, a trillion-dollar asset manager, has recently highlighted the impact of Bitcoin Ordinals on innovation in the crypto space in a note to its investors.
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Binance NFT to Halt Bitcoin NFT Activities, Focus Shifts Away From BTC-Based Collectibles
4.4.2024
In a recent announcement by Binance on April 4, 2024, the firm disclosed its decision to halt support for Bitcoin-based Ordinal non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles within its NFT marketplace. The directive from Binance calls for users of its NFT marketplace to withdraw their Ordinal inscriptions...
Binance Stops Support for Bitcoin NFTs Citing 'Streamlining' of Offered Products
4.4.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will cease support for bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as it undergoes a process to "streamline" its product offerings
Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah Set To Release Exclusive Music On Bitcoin
19.3.2024
Popular American rapper and member of the acclaimed hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, Dennis David, also known as Ghostface Killah, has revealed plans to release a collection of exclusive music as Bitcoin Ordinals. Ghostface announced this on X (formerly Twitter) on March 18.
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Wu-Tang’s Ghostface Killah to Release Exclusive Music Collection on Bitcoin Blockchain
19.3.2024
This week, the popular American rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member, Ghostface Killah, declared his intention to release exclusive tracks on the Bitcoin blockchain. The influential hip-hop artist mentioned that this issuance will encompass a 10,000-piece collection, granting owners the rights to...
The Bitcoin Halving Really Is Different This Time
19.3.2024
Is Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism Getting Less Toxic?
18.3.2024
As BTC gets Wall Street approval and developers build new applications on the network, Bitcoiners are ditching some of their previous siege mentality
Bitcoin Developers Forge Alliance to Standardize BRC-20 Tokens Amid Rising Popularity
12.3.2024
A coalition of Bitcoin developers have rallied to govern the BRC-20 fungible token standard as the Ordinals protocol surges in popularity. The coalition, which calls itself the Layer 1 Foundation, announced its new BRC-20 governance structure in a lengthy tweet on X on Monday. The Layer...
BRC-20 Creator Domo Addresses Thorny Governance Issues With New 'Lead Maintainer' Appointments
11.3.2024
Governance on BRC-20 and on Bitcoin general is often a thorny subject, as highlighted at the start of this year when Ordinals marketplace UniSat and Domo came into a potential conflict
Crypto Billionaire Arthur Hayes and BRC-20 Creator Domo Invest in Bitcoin Ordinals Wallet Oyl’s $3M Raise
8.3.2024
BitMEX founder and American crypto billionaire Arthur Hayes joined anonymous developer Domo, creator of the Bitcoin BRC-20 token standard, in a $3 million pre-seed funding round for Bitcoin Ordinals wallet Oyl. Crypto asset manager Arca led the round. Other backers include Kanosei and FlamingoDAO....