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Description
Bitcoin has established itself as a reliable store of value protocol, while Stacks aims to demonstrate that it can serve as the foundation for a user-owned internet. By introducing scalable transactions and dynamic smart contracts to the Bitcoin ecosystem, Stacks effectively utilizes Bitcoin's substantial $1 trillion capital. The registration of .BTC domains occurs through a smart contract on Stacks, which is secured by the Bitcoin network. This contract features a decentralized name registry developed in Clarity language, where ownership of each .BTC name is encoded as a hash on the Bitcoin blockchain. Instead of overwhelming the Bitcoin blockchain with individual name registrations, numerous Stacks transactions can be consolidated into a single transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain. The web bridge enables btc.us to function as a top-level domain, affording users the ability to create personal subdomains. While the web bridge operates as a centralized service, the .BTC names themselves remain decentralized. Looking ahead, enhancements to .btc resolution in web browsers could significantly improve user experience and accessibility. This evolution could lead to a more integrated and efficient use of Bitcoin as a foundational element of the web.
Description
Ordinals represent non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain, with ordinal theory focusing on the unique identification of satoshis, enabling their tracking, transfer, and the assignment of meaning. Satoshis, rather than bitcoin as a whole, serve as the fundamental unit of the Bitcoin ecosystem, where one bitcoin is divisible into exactly 100 million satoshis. Notably, ordinal theory functions independently, relying solely on Bitcoin without needing any sidechains or additional tokens, making it applicable without modifying the existing Bitcoin network. Currently, this theory is operational and elevates the worth of satoshis by giving them numismatic significance, fostering an environment for collecting and trading them as collectibles. Each satoshi can be uniquely inscribed with various content, thus creating distinct digital artifacts that are native to the Bitcoin platform and can be stored in Bitcoin wallets while being transmitted through Bitcoin transactions. These inscriptions possess the same durability, immutability, security, and decentralized nature as Bitcoin itself, further enhancing their value and appeal in the digital asset market. As a result, ordinals represent a fascinating intersection of art, technology, and currency within the realm of blockchain innovations.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Bitcoin
Build on Bitcoin (BOB)
Clarinet
Gamma
Leather
Magic Eden
Meteor Wallet
MyNearWallet
NEAR Wallet
OKX
Integrations
Bitcoin
Build on Bitcoin (BOB)
Clarinet
Gamma
Leather
Magic Eden
Meteor Wallet
MyNearWallet
NEAR Wallet
OKX
Pricing Details
$5 per domain
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
BTC.us
Website
btc.us
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ordinals
Founded
2022
Website
ordinals.com