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<p><strong> Fees of Bitcoin soar due to Ordinals’ popularity, while ORDI token volatility spikes following its Binance listing</strong></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="strong-surging-costs-in-bitcoin-transactions-strong"><strong>Surging Costs in Bitcoin Transactions</strong></h2>
<p>Bitcoin’s digital landscape is buzzing with activity, and with it comes a spike in transaction fees. Users are currently witnessing fees hitting a new five-month peak, with the average cost nearing $6. This surge is tied directly to the rising popularity of Bitcoin Ordinals, unique digital tokens that are adding to the network’s congestion.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="strong-the-ordinals-effect-strong"><strong>The Ordinals Effect</strong></h2>
<p>Ordinals, a form of <a href="https://walletinvestor.com/magazinadmin/starbucks-is-selling-pumpkin-spice-latte-nfts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">nonfungible tokens</a> (NFTs), are carving out significant space on the blockchain. They’re not just any tokens; they’re unique because they carry data directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. This has led to a significant number of transactions waiting to be processed, known as the mempool, which is now overflowing with over 120,000 unconfirmed transactions. Just a month ago, this number was less than 30,000.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="strong-miners-gain-amidst-users-pain-strong"><strong>Miners’ Gain Amidst Users’ Pain</strong></h2>
<p>As transaction fees climb, Bitcoin miners find themselves at an advantage. The increased fees contribute significantly to their revenue, with recent data pointing to fees making up 8.5% of their total income. This is the highest since early June, signaling a lucrative period for miners but an expensive one for users.</p>
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 <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🆕 BRC-20 coin <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24RATS&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$RATS</a> is clogging up the mempool, causing a significant rise in Bitcoin transaction fees.</p>
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 <p>— Ordinals Wallet (@ordinalswallet) <a href="https://twitter.com/ordinalswallet/status/1720828899590873324?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 4, 2023</a></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="strong-ordi-token-s-dramatic-entrance-strong"><strong>ORDI Token’s Dramatic Entrance</strong></h2>
<p>In the midst of the fee chaos, the ORDI token, associated with the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol, has made a grand entrance. Its price soared by 50% following its listing on the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This listing comes with a warning: ORDI is a new player with higher-than-normal risks and could experience intense volatility.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="strong-binance-s-cautionary-label-strong"><strong>Binance’s Cautionary Label</strong></h2>
<p>Binance has tagged ORDI with the “Seed Tag,” indicating it’s an innovative project but not without its risks. This tag suggests that while ORDI could be a <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/11/07/bitcoin-ordinals-protocol-token-ordi-rockets-50-on-binance-listing/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">seed for growt</a>h, it also comes with the potential for unpredictable price swings.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="strong-innovation-meets-volatility-strong"><strong>Innovation Meets Volatility</strong></h2>
<p>aThe Ordinals protocol has introduced a novel concept to the Bitcoin network, allowing users to embed data, like digital art, into transactions. Since its introduction in April, it has led to over 38 million inscriptions and generated significant developer fees in Bitcoin. This innovation has not only spurred a new form of digital artistry but also contributed to the network’s congestion.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="conclusion-a-network-in-flux">Conclusion: A Network in Flux</h2>
<p>Bitcoin’s ecosystem is evolving rapidly. The introduction of Ordinals has brought both innovation and increased costs, affecting users and miners differently. Meanwhile, the ORDI token’s entry into the market highlights the dynamic and volatile nature of cryptocurrency. As Bitcoin continues to adapt, its users and participants are riding a wave of change, marked by both opportunity and challenge.</p>
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