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Bitcoin Ordinals creator, Casey Rodarmor, proposes a new token protocol, ‘Runes’, as an alternative to the BRC-20 standard. Rodarmor suggests BRC-20 tokens clog the Bitcoin network with “junk” Unspent Transaction Outputs. He believes ‘Runes’ could help promote UTXO set minimization and potentially add value to the Bitcoin network.

“The recent rise of Bitcoin Ordinals, a data inscription system, has raised concerns about network clogging and its impact on higher-value transactions. Contrary to this belief, a report by Glassnode found that inscriptions only occupy a fifth of Bitcoin’s transaction fees, indicating efficient blockspace use rather than significant displacement. However, Bitcoin Ordinals have amplified the demand for blockspace and operation costs for miners, potentially challenging miners’ profitability.”

The Open Ordinals Institute, a non-profit committed to nurturing the development of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) on Bitcoin, aims to provide funding to developers of the Ordinals protocol. However, concerns arise about how centralizing efforts might affect the democratic openness that supports crypto growth. Interestingly, the Ordinals protocol’s growth could revolutionize not just NFTs on Bitcoin, but the whole crypto industry.

The recent surge in Bitcoin-based memecoins has caused network congestion and higher gas prices, leading some developers to contemplate removing these coins from the network. However, critics argue that memecoins have played a significant role in the growth of the Bitcoin blockchain, and their removal could hinder its flexibility as a digital asset platform. Open dialogue is needed to weigh the benefits and drawbacks while ensuring long-term sustainability.

The Ordinals protocol, initially aimed for the Bitcoin network, has shifted to Litecoin and Dogecoin, resulting in a significant increase in transaction volume on both networks. The introduction of LRC-20 and DRC-20 token standards allowed users to create new memecoins, driving network activity. Balancing benefits and drawbacks is essential for understanding this technology’s impact on the blockchain ecosystem.

Binance NFT marketplace’s upcoming support for Bitcoin Ordinals aims to excite collectors, traders, and creators by simplifying purchases, providing royalty income, and fostering collaboration. Streamlining processes and offering more NFT options, Binance sets the stage for ecosystem growth, while addressing concerns about platform dependence and centralization.

Binance recently halted Bitcoin withdrawals twice in 24 hours due to a sudden increase in network gas fees and nearly half a million pending transactions. The exchange is working to resume withdrawals and considering enabling Bitcoin Lightning Network to aid in such situations. The congestion is possibly caused by Ordinals, facilitating the minting of NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain, and increased adoption of Bitcoin Taproot, which anonymizes transactions.