Bitcoin’s Ordinal Inscriptions Reach Second-Largest Daily Total
By 10 a.m. Eastern Time on September 7, 2023, the Bitcoin blockchain has accumulated approximately 29.48 million ordinal inscriptions at block height 806,606. These inscriptions have rewarded Bitcoin miners with an estimated 1,976.62 BTC, equivalent to $50.85 million based on current exchange rates. The pace of daily inscriptions remains rapid, with September 3 witnessing the second-highest number of 418,240.
Continued Growth and Format Diversity
The peak number of ordinal inscriptions occurred on July 30, 2023, with the third-highest daily rate observed on August 20, 2023. With the current trajectory, the number of ordinal inscriptions on the BTC chain is expected to surpass 30 million this weekend. Out of the nearly 30 million inscriptions, 17.53 million are in the “text/plain;charset=utf-8” format, while 10.17 million are in “text/plain.” The remaining inscriptions include various formats like image files, videos, GIFs, and software applications.
Impressive Figures and Marketplace Activity
The inscriptions per block maintain consistently high numbers, as indicated by data from Dune Analytics. As of September 3, recursive inscriptions account for approximately 148,568, adding versatility and unpredictability to the inscriptions. The Ordinal marketplace has seen sales totaling $308.49 million so far, with 714,913 trades involving 177,573 unique users on platforms like Okx, Unisat, Magic Eden, Gamma, Open Ordex, Ordinals Wallet, Ordswap, and Ordinals Market. Among these platforms, Okx, Unisat, and Magic Eden have the highest volumes.
Hot Take
Bitcoin’s continued growth in ordinal inscriptions and marketplace activity highlights its prominence in the crypto world. The diversity of inscription formats and the inclusion of recursive inscriptions add complexity and excitement to the ecosystem. As the total volume of Bitcoin transactions reaches $539.71 million, it’s clear that Bitcoin remains a significant player in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.
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