Inhoudsopgave
Wat zijn Ordinals?
Bitcoin Ordinals is een protocol gemaakt door Casey Rodarmor in januari 2023 dat NFT-achtige digitale artefacten direct op de Bitcoin blockchain mogelijk maakt. Ordinal theorie wijst een uniek nummer toe aan elke individuele satoshi (de kleinste eenheid van Bitcoin), waardoor ze getraceerd, overgedragen en ingeschreven kunnen worden met data.
Belangrijkste Innovatie
Ordinals maken gebruik van Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade (november 2021) om willekeurige data - afbeeldingen, tekst, HTML, audio, video - direct in de witness data van Bitcoin transacties in te schrijven. Elke inscriptie wordt permanent opgeslagen op de veiligste blockchain ter wereld.
In tegenstelling tot traditionele NFTs op Ethereum die metadata off-chain opslaan (op IPFS of gecentraliseerde servers), zijn Bitcoin Ordinals volledig on-chain. De data leeft direct in Bitcoin's blockchain, waardoor ze echt onveranderlijk en permanent zijn.
Ordinal Theory
Every satoshi gets a unique serial number based on the order it was mined. Satoshis can have different rarity levels based on Bitcoin events.
On-Chain Data
100% on-chain storage. Your inscription lives on Bitcoin forever - no IPFS links, no external servers, just pure blockchain data.
Bitcoin Security
Secured by the most powerful proof-of-work network. No separate chain, no bridge risk - just Bitcoin.
Hoe Inscripties Werken
Een inscriptie wordt gemaakt door data in te bedden in de witness sectie van een Bitcoin transactie met behulp van Taproot script-path spend scripts. Het proces creëert een permanente, onveranderlijke record op Bitcoin's blockchain.
Inscription Simulator
See how an Ordinal inscription is created
Select File Type
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Satoshi Assignment
Review & Inscribe
Choose the type of content to inscribe onto a Bitcoin satoshi:
Inscriptie Proces
Commit Transactie
Eerst creëert een commit transactie een Taproot output met een script met de inscriptie data. Dit onthult de inhoud nog niet.
Reveal Transactie
Een reveal transactie besteedt de commit output, voert het Taproot script uit en schrijft de data permanent in op de doel satoshi.
Inhoud Opslag
De ingeschreven inhoud (afbeelding, tekst, HTML, etc.) wordt opgeslagen in de witness data met een inhoudstype tag. Max grootte is ~4MB per blok.
Satoshi Tracking
Once inscribed, the data is permanently bound to a specific satoshi. When that satoshi moves between addresses, the inscription moves with it. Ordinal indexers track which satoshi holds which inscription.
Satoshi Rarity Levels
Common
Any sat (not first of block)
Uncommon
First sat of each block
Rare
First sat of difficulty adjustment
Epic
First sat of each halving
Legendary
First sat of each cycle
Mythic
The genesis sat (only 1 exists)
BRC-20 Tokens
BRC-20 is een experimentele token standaard op Bitcoin gemaakt door de pseudonieme ontwikkelaar 'domo' in maart 2023. Het gebruikt Ordinals inscripties om fungible tokens op Bitcoin te deployen, minten en overdragen met behulp van JSON data.
BRC-20 JSON Operations
Deploy
{
"p": "brc-20",
"op": "deploy",
"tick": "ordi",
"max": "21000000",
"lim": "1000"
}Mint
{
"p": "brc-20",
"op": "mint",
"tick": "ordi",
"amt": "1000"
}Transfer
{
"p": "brc-20",
"op": "transfer",
"tick": "ordi",
"amt": "500"
}BRC-20 tokens have no smart contract functionality. Each operation (deploy, mint, transfer) requires a separate Bitcoin transaction with a JSON inscription. This creates significant UTXO bloat and is one reason Casey Rodarmor later created the Runes protocol as a more efficient alternative.
Top BRC-20 Tokens
- ORDIFirst BRC-20 ever
- SATSNamed after satoshis
- RATSCommunity-driven
- MUBIMultibit bridge
BRC-20 Limitations
- No smart contract functionality
- Creates massive UTXO bloat
- Requires off-chain indexer for balance tracking
- High transaction cost per operation
Wat zijn Runes?
Runes is een fungible token protocol voor Bitcoin gemaakt door Casey Rodarmor (dezelfde maker van Ordinals) en gelanceerd op 20 april 2024 - het exacte blok van Bitcoin's 4e halving. Runes gebruikt Bitcoin's UTXO model direct, waardoor het veel efficiënter is dan BRC-20.
Why Runes is Different
Unlike BRC-20 which uses JSON inscriptions (creating junk UTXOs), Runes uses the OP_RETURN output and the UTXO model directly. Token balances are stored in UTXOs themselves, meaning transfers are native Bitcoin transactions. This is far more efficient, reduces blockchain bloat, and aligns with Bitcoin's existing architecture.
UTXO-Based
Token balances live in UTXOs. When you spend a UTXO, you can split or merge Runes tokens just like Bitcoin. No off-chain indexer needed for basic operations.
No Junk UTXOs
Runes uses OP_RETURN for protocol data, which is prunable. Invalid or malformed Rune transactions result in a "burn" rather than creating spam UTXOs.
Etching & Minting
"Etching" creates a new Rune with parameters (name, supply, divisibility). "Minting" distributes tokens. Open or closed minting modes are supported.
Halving Launch
Launched at block 840,000 (Bitcoin halving). The first Runes etched at the halving block became highly collectible, and fees spiked to over $78 per transaction.
Runes vs BRC-20 Vergelijking
Zowel Runes als BRC-20 maken fungible tokens op Bitcoin mogelijk, maar ze nemen fundamenteel verschillende benaderingen met aanzienlijke afwegingen.
| Metric | R Runes | B BRC-20 |
|---|---|---|
Token Model | UTXO-based | Inscription-based (JSON) |
Efficiency | High (native UTXO) | Low (JSON overhead) |
Spam Reduction | Minimal UTXO bloat | Creates junk UTXOs |
Indexing | Simple UTXO tracking | Requires off-chain indexer |
Smart Contracts | No (Bitcoin native) | No (Bitcoin native) |
Ecosystem Maturity | Growing (2024+) | Established (2023+) |
The Verdict
Runes is technically superior and better aligned with Bitcoin's UTXO model. However, BRC-20 has first-mover advantage and an established ecosystem. Many BRC-20 tokens (like ORDI) are listed on major exchanges. Both will likely coexist, with Runes capturing new projects and BRC-20 maintaining its legacy tokens.
Top Ordinals Collecties
Het Bitcoin Ordinals ecosysteem heeft verschillende blue-chip collecties voortgebracht die aanzienlijk handelsvolume en culturele impact hebben bereikt.
Bitcoin Puppets
10,000 items | Culture-defining collection
One of the most iconic Ordinals collections. Known for its distinctive puppet art style and strong community. Floor prices have reached multiple BTC.
NodeMonkes
10,000 items | Pixel art monkeys
A pixel art collection of monkeys that became one of the most traded Ordinals collections. Consistently in the top 3 by volume.
Quantum Cats
3,333 items | By Taproot Wizards team
Created by the Taproot Wizards team (Udi Wertheimer). Features evolving cat art that changes based on Bitcoin protocol upgrades. Innovative concept.
Bitmap
800K+ items | Virtual metaverse land
Each Bitmap represents a Bitcoin block. The largest Ordinals collection by count - a metaverse concept where each block is a parcel of digital land.
Ordinal Maxi Biz (OMB)
Pioneers of Ordinals culture
One of the earliest and most culturally significant Ordinals collections. OMB holders are considered OG Ordinals collectors. The community heavily influenced the direction of the ecosystem.
Top Runes Tokens
Sinds de lancering bij de Bitcoin halving in april 2024, hebben verschillende Runes tokens aanzienlijke marktkapitalisaties en gemeenschap volgers verworven.
DOG*GO*TO*THE*MOON
Rune #3 | Community airdrop to Runestone holders
The largest Runes token by market cap. Airdropped to Runestone holders, it became the flagship token of the Runes ecosystem and is listed on major exchanges.
RSIC*GENESIS*RUNE
RSIC (Rune Specific Inscription Circuit)
RSIC was one of the first pre-Runes projects, airdropping inscriptions that would later generate Runes tokens. A key project in the Runes meta.
PUPS*WORLD*PEACE
Originally a BRC-20, migrated to Runes
PUPS was originally a BRC-20 token that successfully migrated to the Runes protocol. It demonstrated the path for BRC-20 to Runes migration.
WZRD
Linked to Bitcoin Wizards community
Connected to the broader Bitcoin Wizards and Taproot Wizards ecosystem. Part of the wizard-themed Runes narrative.
Runes Market Overview
The Runes market saw explosive activity at launch, with over 14,000 Runes etched in the first week. While initial hype has normalized, the ecosystem continues to grow with new projects launching regularly. Total Runes trading volume has exceeded hundreds of millions in BTC terms.
Hoe te Inscriberen
Uw eigen Bitcoin inscriptie maken is eenvoudig met de juiste tools. Hier is een stap-voor-stap gids.
Krijg een Bitcoin Ordinals Portemonnee
Download Xverse of Unisat portemonnee. Deze portemonnees ondersteunen Ordinals en kunnen uw inscripties weergeven. Maak een nieuwe portemonnee aan of importeer bestaande.
Financier Uw Portemonnee
Stuur BTC naar uw Ordinals portemonnee. U heeft genoeg nodig voor de inscriptie kosten (varieert per bestandsgrootte en netwerk congestie).
Kies Inscriptie Inhoud
Selecteer wat u wilt inscriberen: afbeelding (tot ~400KB aanbevolen), tekst, HTML, of andere ondersteunde inhoudstypen.
Inscribeer via Platform
Gebruik OrdinalsBot, Gamma.io, of Unisat's inscriptie dienst. Stel uw kostentarief in en bevestig de transactie.
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Portemonnees & Marktplaatsen
Het Bitcoin Ordinals ecosysteem heeft een rijke set portemonnees en marktplaatsen ontwikkeld die op maat zijn gemaakt voor inscripties en Runes tokens.
Ondersteunde Portemonnees
Xverse
Most popular Ordinals wallet. Supports inscriptions, BRC-20, Runes, and Stacks.
Unisat
Built-in inscription tool. BRC-20 trading, marketplace, and indexer all-in-one.
Leather (Hiro)
Formerly Hiro Wallet. Supports Ordinals, Stacks, and Bitcoin DeFi.
Marktplaatsen
Magic Eden (Bitcoin)
Leading multi-chain marketplace. Full Ordinals and Runes support.
OKX Ordinals Marketplace
Built into OKX exchange. Trade Ordinals and BRC-20 directly.
OrdinalsBot
Inscription-as-a-service. Easiest way to create inscriptions with no technical knowledge.
Safety Tip
Always use a dedicated Ordinals wallet (Xverse, Unisat) rather than a regular Bitcoin wallet. Ordinals wallets protect your inscribed satoshis from being accidentally spent as transaction fees. Regular wallets don't distinguish between inscribed and regular satoshis.
Impact op Bitcoin
Ordinals en Runes hebben een diepgaande impact gehad op het Bitcoin ecosysteem, wat zowel opwinding als controverse genereert.
Bitcoin Fee Impact Timeline
Average fee per transaction (USD) during major Ordinals/Runes events
Peak fee: During the Runes launch on Bitcoin halving day (April 20, 2024), average fees spiked to over $78 per transaction as users raced to etch the first Runes.
Positive Impact
- Miner revenue boost: Inscription fees added $200M+ to miner income, strengthening Bitcoin security post-halving
- Fee market evolution: Created a sustainable fee market that will be crucial as block rewards decrease
- New users: Attracted NFT collectors, token traders, and developers to the Bitcoin ecosystem
- Innovation culture: Revived Bitcoin development creativity and brought new energy to the community
Concerns & Debates
- Block space competition: Inscriptions compete with financial transactions, temporarily driving up fees for regular users
- Blockchain bloat: Large inscriptions permanently increase Bitcoin's blockchain size, especially BRC-20 UTXOs
- Culture war: "Laser eyes" Bitcoin maximalists vs. art/token culture. Debate on what Bitcoin "should" be used for
- Spam filtering debate: Some node operators called for filtering inscription transactions, raising censorship concerns
Looking Ahead
The long-term impact of Ordinals and Runes on Bitcoin remains to be seen. What's clear is that they've created a sustainable fee market, attracted new users, and proven that Bitcoin can evolve beyond "just money." As the ecosystem matures, expect better tooling, more efficient protocols, and deeper integration with Bitcoin's Layer 2 solutions like Lightning Network.
Belangrijkste Inzichten
Ordinals assign unique numbers to satoshis, enabling on-chain inscriptions (Bitcoin NFTs)
Inscriptions store data permanently in Taproot witness fields - 100% on Bitcoin
BRC-20 uses JSON inscriptions for fungible tokens; ORDI was the first ($1B+ market cap)
Runes (launched April 2024 halving) is a more efficient UTXO-based token protocol
Use Xverse or Unisat wallets; trade on Magic Eden, OKX, or OrdinalsBot
Ordinals generated $200M+ in miner revenue, creating a sustainable Bitcoin fee market