Remember that night, fren? The gas fees were brutal, the floor was crumbling, and your Ape looked like it was about to go full-on Bored. You clutched your diamond hands, praying for a miracle to surf this volatile wave called Web 3. 

We've all been there, navigating the twists and turns of the NFT market, chasing yield, and searching for the next moonshot. But what if I told you there's a new frontier, a wild west of digital assets, just waiting to be tamed? Enter Ordinals and Inscriptions, and yes, NFTFN is taking the first ride!  

Ordinals? Inscriptions? What the heck are those?

Imagine you have the Mona Lisa painting, and instead of signing it with a pen, you're engraving your initials onto it using a special code. This code isn't written on paper; it's etched onto the most secure network in the world—the Bitcoin blockchain. This process is what we call Ordinals and Inscriptions.

Now, let's get a bit technical about Ordinals. They refer to the position of a transaction in a block. 

In simpler terms, if you have a group of transactions, the first would be "transaction number 1" or "transaction ordinal 1." These ordinals are like the backbone of the Bitcoin transaction system. They make sure that transactions are in the right order and properly recorded on the blockchain.

Here's an example of an ordinal.

Now, while ordinals focus on the order, let's talk about Inscriptions. Think of them as little notes or messages within a transaction—like annotations scribbled in the code. 

These "scribbles" can be anything: text, images, or even video files. And with the rise of Ordinals, they've taken on a new and exciting role—they create unique digital artifacts attached to individual satoshis, which are the smallest units of Bitcoin.

Here's an example of Inscription and data.

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So, in simpler terms, Ordinals help organize transactions, like putting them in order, and Inscriptions add a creative touch by allowing people to attach messages, images, or videos to these transactions. It's a bit like leaving your mark on the Mona Lisa using a special code on the unchangeable canvas of the Bitcoin blockchain.

Ethereum NFTs vs. Bitcoin Ordinals: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), like those on Ethereum, and the creation of Inscriptions on Bitcoin, there's a key difference in how they are approached.

Ethereum NFTs have their own sets of rules, known as ERC721 and ERC1155 standards, and each is assigned a unique token ID to distinguish them from one another. Now, here's where Bitcoin's approach stands out—Inscriptions aren't governed by separate standards. Instead, they are directly stored on the Bitcoin blockchain, making them unchangeable and completely decentralized.

In simpler terms, when you create an NFT on Ethereum, the actual image or data is usually linked to an external website. But with Inscriptions on Bitcoin, everything—the image, data, or whatever makes up the NFT—is stored directly on the blockchain itself.

This is like the difference between putting a sticker on a painting (Ethereum) versus engraving something directly onto the canvas (Bitcoin).

Now, why does this matter? Well, when everything is on the blockchain, it's more secure. The data is integral to the blockchain, and it can't be lost or tampered with without messing with the entire blockchain. 

One important point to note is that while this immutability is great for security, it also means that anything illegal or undesirable included in Inscriptions will stay on the blockchain forever. It's like a permanent mark—good for preserving authenticity, but something to be cautious about when it comes to the content itself.

Ordinals by the Numbers: Charting a New Era for Bitcoin

This isn't just a niche trend; Ordinals and Inscriptions have exploded in popularity, and data backs up their dominance on many EVM chains. Here are some mind-blowing stats to illustrate their rise:

1. Transaction Dominance:

A staggering 90% of transactions on certain chains this week were Ordinals inscriptions.

2. On-Chain Data Explosion

Over 100,000 Ordinals have been inscribed since their launch in January 2023, and the rate is accelerating.

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3. Market Activity

According to CryptoSlam data, Bitcoin's NFT trading volume experienced a notable surge, reaching $305.44 million within a week. In contrast, Ethereum and Solana reported NFT volumes of $93.45 million and $90.74 million, respectively

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4. Community Buzz

The rise of Ordinals and Inscriptions has sparked a surge of interest and discussion within the Web 3 community. Hashtags like #Ordinals and #Inscriptions trend regularly on Twitter, and dedicated Discord servers and Telegram channels are abuzz with activity.

Enter NFTFN: Introducing the World's 1st Perp Platform for Ordinals

Remember how NFTFN's SuperNova DEX sent the NFT market into overdrive? 

Well, we’re not done yet.

NFTFN is launching the first-ever perpetual trading platform for Ordinals!

Imagine this: leverage long or short on a basket of inscribed satoshis, holding positions for days, weeks, or even months, all while the price of Bitcoin itself swings like a drunken pirate ship. It's a high-risk, high-reward game, but for the adventurous degens, the potential is as vast as the ocean itself.

This is one of those platforms where if you need it but you haven't started yet, you are *already* paying for it

NFTFN's Quantum Leap into the Future

Why are we doing this? It opens up a whole new playground for traders like us who hate waiting on the sidelines when the market takes a tumble. 

Forget FOMO and tired trends, NFTFN isn't about chasing scraps in a stale market. We're pioneers and trendpotters, and we see a huge gap in the Ordinals ecosystem just waiting to be embraced. 

We know what you're thinking: "Another NFT gamble? Haven't I seen this rodeo before?" But trust us, this is the future of digital scarcity, etched directly onto the bedrock of Bitcoin itself. And let's face it, the market craves volatility and hunger for the adrenaline rush of riding the waves of a brand new frontier.

That's where NFTFN comes in. 

Remember how we cracked the SuperNova DEX and turned NFT trading into a high-octane thrill ride? We're doing it again, but this time, the stakes are higher, the rewards are juicier, and the adrenaline rush will be legendary.

With NFTFN, you can long or short baskets of inscribed satoshis, essentially betting on the future value of individual pieces of Bitcoin data. 

Imagine riding the hype wave of a viral inscription, or profiting from the downfall of a poorly conceived meme etched into the blockchain. The possibilities are endless.

So, are you ready to leap into the future with us? 

It's time to ditch the tired plays and embrace the raw, untamed potential of this revolutionary technology. Remember, the first miners always strike it rich, and with NFTFN, you're not just an investor, you're a pioneer, a trailblazer, carving your name in the annals of Web 3 history.