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Prolific Bitcoin developer, Jimmy Song, has stirred up controversy by expressing doubts about the legitimacy of the recently introduced Ordinals protocol. He describes the protocol as a cleverly repackaged altcoin scam, leveraging the Bitcoin network’s brand to mislead individuals. Ordinals, introduced in early 2023, has spawned heated discussions within the Bitcoin community regarding the protocol’s effects on the Bitcoin network.
Consistent with his maximum views, Song argues that the principles behind the Ordinals protocol mirror that of most, if not all, altcoins. Specifically, he notes that both Ordinals and altcoins prioritize peddling tokens and fostering speculation more than they espouse Bitcoin’s cause of guaranteeing economic freedom. Furthermore, Song maintains that the Ordinals movement reveals ‘pump and dump’ tendencies commonly associated with altcoin ventures. Despite Song’s stance, some individuals within the Bitcoin community dispute his assertions, arguing that the Ordinals protocol offers certain benefits.
On the other hand, Ordinals has attracted positive attention in some quarters, despite a rocky start. When it debuted earlier this year, the Ordinals token was valued approximately at $25 but fell drastically to around $5 in the following weeks. However, with its value skyrocketing to about 10 times its lowest point, it’s currently trading between $75 and $80. Michael Saylor, the MicroStrategy chairman, appreciates the protocol’s potential in drawing talent and innovation away from rival blockchains. According to some crypto enthusiasts, Ordinals has positively impacted BTC miners by generating significant additional fees since it became functional. This has revitalized mining operations and fostered enhanced network security. However, the discussions around Ordinals have led to speculation about a possible Bitcoin fork in 2024 due to network congestion, block space limitations, and increasing transaction fees.
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