Ordinals: The Next Big Thing in Bitcoin? | AKVA

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In this episode of Defire, Jonas (@defiremoney) chats with AKVA (@akva556), the creator of Ordinal Honey Badgers (@HoneyBadgersBTC), an innovative NFT project built on the Bitcoin blockchain. They discuss the background of the project, the symbolic importance of the Honey Badger, and how Ordinal Honey Badgers is helping to make the Bitcoin ecosystem more fun and accessible.

A Fresh Take on Bitcoin NFTs

AKVA explains that he was initially disappointed with the lack of creativity in Bitcoin-native projects, which often involved copying ideas from other blockchains. With the Ordinal Honey Badgers project, he aimed to create something fun, original, and affordable. The NFTs feature pixelated Honey Badgers, which represent the fearless spirit of the Bitcoin community.

Bitcoin Maximalists vs Open-minded Bitcoiners

AKVA discusses the tension between Bitcoin maximalists, who believe only in Bitcoin, and open-minded Bitcoin enthusiasts who are interested in exploring innovations like NFTs and smart contracts. He argues that Bitcoin can do more than just serve as a currency and that projects like Ordinal Honey Badgers can help drive adoption of the Lightning Network and bring attention back to the Stacks ecosystem.

Timestamp Summary:

• [00:03:20] AKVA's background and intro to Ordinal Honey Badgers
• [00:07:18] The symbolic importance of the Honey Badger
• [00:11:43] AKVA's personal background and the growing crypto scene in Brazil
• [00:18:13] The future potential of Ordinals
• [00:23:36] The cost of inscribing data on Bitcoin vs Ethereum
• [00:29:17] The Lightning Network and Ordinals
• [00:33:17] The Ordinal Honey Badgers collection and community

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