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BRC-20 / OrdinalsYour Guide to Ordinals and BRC-20s
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Anil Lulla•
The report discusses the emergence of Ordinals and the BRC-20 token standard on the Bitcoin network, marking a transformative period in Bitcoin's history. It explains that Ordinals are specific Satoshis inscribed with data, creating a market for digital artifacts valued over $1.8 billion. The BRC-20 standard allows for the creation and transfer of tokens using JSON data on Ordinals. It details the technology behind Satoshis, the functionality of Ordinals, and the interaction through a mempool for transaction processing.
The report also highlights the unique features of Ordinals compared to NFTs, including their mutable on-chain storage and ordered nature. It describes various applications in the Ordinals ecosystem, such as marketplaces and tools for trading, deploying, and lending. Additionally, it covers recent developments like recursive inscriptions and alternative token standards, illustrating the ongoing evolution of the Ordinals and BRC-20 space. Finally, it touches on both optimism and skepticism regarding the future of Ordinals, indicating potential challenges and ongoing infrastructure enhancements.
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