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When\u00a0Ordinals<\/a>\u00a0made their debut in January 2023, they were viewed as a novel but largely\u00a0passing trend<\/a>. Just a few months later, it has become apparent that Bitcoin NFTs are here to stay and that their contributions to the Web3 ecosystem are far from just a fleeting phenomenon. More than\u00a011 million<\/a>\u00a0Ordinals Inscriptions have been minted, including\u00a0record-breaking blocks<\/a>, Punks derivatives, and\u00a0Cursed Ordinals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Even highly noteworthy projects from other blockchains \u2014 like the inimitable DeGods \u2014 have started expanding to Ordinals, with other collections soon following suit. The sphere of Bitcoin NFTs has welcomed (and continues to welcome) a slew of newcomers from both the Ethereum and Solana ecosystems, signifying a potential sea change in the Web3 space.<\/p>\n What began as a curious shift in the crypto landscape has since become a wider industry trend as\u00a0floor prices in ETH continue to drop<\/a>. The Bitcoin NFT universe is likely just getting started; here are some noteworthy and existing projects and companies expanding their horizons to BTC.<\/p>\n Q: Why are ordinal skulls important for CryptoSkulls?\u2620\ufe0f<\/p>\n A: Ordinal Skull mints contribute massively to ongoing costs for not only the core staff but also the Gold of Skulls development team. Ordinals play a vital role in our longevity plan! \ud83e\udde1<\/p>\n Mint \ud83d\udc47: https:\/\/t.co\/dumDP85X1l<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CryptoSkulls \u2620\ufe0f (@Crypto_Skulls) June 7, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Historic NFT project CryptoSkulls<\/a> recently minted Ordinal CryptoSkulls<\/a>, a collection of 2,009 unique pixel art visuals inscribed onto satoshis. Priced at 0.005 BTC (approx. $150) each, the art resembles the genesis CryptoSkulls collection<\/a>, except with a new color scheme inspired by the original Bitcoin logo by Satoshi Nakamoto.\u00a0<\/p>\n Bitcoin came in 2009. <\/p>\n Ethereum came in 2015.<\/p>\n CryptoPunks came in 2017 as the first 10k on Ethereum.<\/p>\n OnChainMonkey came in 2023 as the first 10k on Bitcoin.<\/p>\n It’s a great time to be in OCM. All holders will get their Bitcoin Ordinal. pic.twitter.com\/79rxV0z1VX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OnChainMonkey (@OnChainMonkey) February 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n OnChainMonkey (OCM<\/a>) took a notable step by transitioning to Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions in February 2023. However, before moving their OCM collection to Bitcoin, the team at Metagood had to address a key challenge. They had to reconcile their dedication to sustainable practices with the well-documented environmental concerns surrounding Bitcoin and other proof-of-work blockchains. <\/p>\n To tackle this, the Metagood team uploaded their OCM collection to Bitcoin in a singular transaction, emulating the approach they took with their original Ethereum collection. This method utilized only 20,000 bytes of data.<\/p>\n The team is set to release a new collection of Bitcoin skyscrapers called OCM Dimensions<\/a>. It is described as \u201ca small plot of land on Bitcoin, and builds upwards to create the detailed 3D animated rendering all on-chain on Bitcoin.\u201d Each skyscraper uses less than one kilobyte of block space per Dimension and is the second most significant skyscraper on Bitcoin, following OCM Genesis<\/a>. <\/p>\n The DeGods community, originally a leading force within the Solana ecosystem, has successfully established its influence across Bitcoin, ETH, and Polygon. DeGods on Bitcoin<\/a> features 535 NFTs and was minted on March 17. Among the first prominent ETH projects to transition to Ordinals, DeGods has etched its mark as a trailblazer in this domain.<\/p>\n \u201cOur goal is to be the number one NFT community on each chain,\u201d Dust Labs CEO Kevin Henrikson said in a previous interview with nft now<\/a>. \u201cWe aren\u2019t just trying to go to every chain but are being thoughtful and purposeful on how it can extend our vision.\u201d <\/p>\n Every project & their mother is now bridging \/ minting a new collection on $BTC<\/a>. <\/p>\n I\u2019m all for cross chain but it\u2019s still so funny to watch after everyone relentlessly shit on DeGods for moving to $ETH<\/a>. <\/p>\n (disclaimer: i was skeptical of eth \u2013 turned out to be a W)<\/p>\n \u2014 becc (@cryptobecc) June 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n “Twelvefold” 1-8 by Yuga Labs pic.twitter.com\/jnSewRW3sn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 MILK (@satoshimilk) March 13, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n While Yuga Labs hasn\u2019t brought Bored Apes to Bitcoin (yet), they\u2019ve still embraced Ordinals with their TwelveFold collection<\/a>. Unveiled in late February of 2023, this 300-piece collection features artwork inspired by Bitcoin, with a 12\u00d712 grid that serves as a \u201cvisual allegory for the cryptography of data on the Bitcoin blockchain.\u201d The collection features highly-rendered 3D elements, complemented by hand-drawn features that bear a resemblance to bubbles. Of the 300 pieces, 288 were made available for auction. <\/p>\n Yuga Labs reserved the remaining 12 pieces with the intention of allocating them to contributors, using them for donations, supporters, and other philanthropic initiatives. The auction for TwelveFold earned a total of 735 BTC ($16,500,000) in 24 hours<\/a>, with the highest bidder paying $161,000. <\/p>\n This announcement is one of the best Birthday presents today! <\/p>\n A new @okaybears<\/a> collection on Bitcoin\ud83d\udc40? pic.twitter.com\/aNgXfs33F0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ted.bitcoin | Web3 \uea00 (@TedPillows) June 12, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n While it hasn\u2019t been confirmed, the popular Solana project Okay Bears seems to be eyeing a move to Ordinals. On June 12, the project\u2019s Twitter account changed its profile picture and banner to Bitcoin orange and included a Bitcoin-stylized \u201cB\u201d in the banner as well. <\/p>\n Chief Fun Officer Warbucks\u2019 June 13 tweet<\/a> all but confirmed Web3\u2019s assumptions, \u201cWhile most of us may have started on SOL\/ETH, it would be a tragedy to not try out new ecosystems. To be a true Web3 brand, you need to be omnipresent.\u201d <\/p>\n Since then, the official Okay Bears account has been teasing different iterations of the original project, including bears with \u201cgolden eyes,\u201d<\/a> which could be a possible nod to Bitcoin\u2019s laser eye trend<\/a>. We\u2019ll have to wait and see if these suspicions are confirmed. <\/p>\n ORDINALS BABY pic.twitter.com\/ZhrZH80h7E<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Starlordy (@starlordyftw) May 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Another project that has intentions of going deeper into Bitcoin Ordinals but hasn\u2019t yet taken the full plunge is ON1 Force. On June 1, 0N1 Force<\/a>\u2018s CEO Starlordy announced that it will be the first anime PFP project on Bitcoin<\/a>. <\/p>\n \u201cAs a Bitcoin maxi, I knew ordinals were the future, but I was still too slow,\u201d Starlordy wrote in a tweet<\/a>. \u201cLuckily, we did have the foresight to mint some 0n1 sub-500k, so we can say we are still the first anime PFP project on both ETH and BTC\u2026 and I can legitimately claim we have the best PFP art on BTC.\u201d <\/p>\n There\u2019s no word yet on when the project will launch, but 0N1 Force tells nft now that the team plans to be intentional in bringing experts in Bitcoin to consult on the collection before the release. <\/p>\n As we navigate the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: we\u2019re on the precipice of a significant shift toward Ordinals. This is not just a small adjustment but a trend that is projected to gain momentum and fundamentally shape the future of blockchain projects.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nCryptoSkulls<\/h2>\n
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