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Bioniq, a new marketplace for Bitcoin Ordinals, introduces a distinctive approach by operating on the Internet Computer (ICP) blockchain. 
The introduction of <a href="https://bioniq.io/collections" data-type="link" data-id="https://bioniq.io/collections" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bioniq</a>, a Bitcoin Ordinals marketplace, marks a notable development in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency. Distinctively, Bioniq operates on the Internet Computer (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/internet-computer/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/internet-computer/">ICP</a>) blockchain, a platform developed by Dfinity, rather than directly on Bitcoin. This approach positions ICP as a type of layer-2 network for Bitcoin, a significant deviation from traditional practices in this space. 
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 Hello world! We're an experienced team of Web3 developers bringing you the worlds greatest trading experience for ordinal NFTs Send, receive, inscribe, buy, sell, swap, trade, auction, offer, and collateralize all in the works Can't wait to show you what we are building 🤩— bioniq (@bioniqMarket) <a href="https://twitter.com/bioniqMarket/status/1630438454990606337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">February 28, 2023</a>
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Bioniq claims to offer several benefits including being the “world’s fastest” marketplace for <a href="https://crypto.news/bitcoin-ordinals-dominate-majority-of-btc-transactions/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/bitcoin-ordinals-dominate-majority-of-btc-transactions/">Bitcoin Ordinals</a>, incorporates a built-in wallet with optional Google login via Web3Auth and does not impose network transaction or gas fees on traders. 
The platform uses a token wrapping process where Bitcoin and Ordinals assets are transferred to Bioniq’s wallet, then “wrapped”, creating a corresponding NFT on the ICP network. This enables trading on the ICP network, which is touted to be faster and less costly than the Bitcoin (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/">BTC</a>) network. 
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Despite these claimed advantages, Bioniq’s approach involves additional steps, potentially complicating the user experience. Users must transfer and <a href="https://crypto.news/price/wrapped-bitcoin/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/wrapped-bitcoin/">wrap</a> their assets on a different blockchain, which may not appeal to those seeking a more straightforward, Bitcoin-centric trading process. 
Furthermore, the platform’s reliance on the Internet Computer network introduces a layer of complexity and potential risks, as the stability and security of this less established blockchain are factors to consider. 
Bioniq also introduces new features like adjustable offers and English auctions with set reserve prices, expanding the functionality of Ordinals marketplaces. Future plans for the platform include developing a launchpad for new collections, a crypto borrowing system using Ordinals assets as collateral, and collection offers for specific projects. 
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Bitcoin Ordinals marketplace Bioniq launches on ICP

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