Inscriptions: A Gateway to Understanding Ordinals
When Bitcoin first emerged, it introduced a revolutionary and trustless system for transferring value. Being able to send financial transactions securely and peer-to-peer was innovative and exciting, although the prospect of also supporting other activities had always been discussed.
Ordinals and inscriptions now offer a method to store information other than financial transactions. Additional information stored on the Bitcoin blockchain can now become a one-of-a-kind digital artifact, otherwise known as a Bitcoin non-fungible token (NFT).
This article explores the history, principles and potential of Bitcoin NFTs. Could it be the next big thing — or is it just another fleeting trend in the fast-paced world of blockchain innovations?
Introducing our series Learn Web3 With an Expert on Bybit Learn, we aim to demystify these complex topics and provide insightful perspectives from industry leaders. Join us in this third installment as we invite Relationship Manager Daniel Basharimov from the Bybit VIP Team to join us for a dive into the world of Ordinals and inscriptions.