A new innovation is bringing NFTs back into the spotlight, this time on the world's oldest and most secure network: Bitcoin.
In recent months, a silent revolution has begun to transform the way we understand NFTs. Thanks to the Ordinals protocol, it is now possible to create and store NFTs directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. This innovation represents a radical change, as for the first time, images, text, and even videos can be recorded in satoshis — the smallest units of BTC — without the need for external solutions.
Unlike traditional NFTs on Ethereum, where metadata is often hosted off-chain, Ordinals store all information on-chain, ensuring unprecedented permanence and resistance to censorship. This reinforces the idea that Bitcoin is not only a store of value but also an ecosystem capable of evolving.
The community has already begun experimenting with collections of digital art, literary inscriptions, and historical data, all recorded on the Bitcoin network. This phenomenon has spurred the birth of new markets, tools, and compatible wallets, such as Ordinals Wallet and Hiro Wallet, designed to interact with these new digital assets.
Despite the enthusiasm, Ordinals are not without controversy. Some Bitcoin developers criticize the increase in block size and the potential effects on scalability. However, others see this innovation as a way to revitalize interest in Bitcoin and generate new sources of income for miners.
In any case, Bitcoin Ordinals are attracting global attention, from collectors to institutional investors, marking the beginning of a new era for NFTs. This trend, still in its infancy, could redefine the value of digital data and solidify Bitcoin as much more than just a simple currency.
