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Why Bitcoin Ordinals Are the Face-Melting Opportunity of the Crypto Space

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Udi Wertheimer is a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency community, particularly recognized for his insights, commentary, and critiques within the Bitcoin and broader blockchain technology space. He describes himself as a developer and a Bitcoin enthusiast, and he has gained a following for his often contrarian and thought-provoking views on various crypto-related topics. Wertheimer is active on social media platforms, where he shares his opinions on the latest trends, projects, and developments in the cryptocurrency world.

His background in software development, combined with a keen interest in Bitcoin and its underlying principles, positions Udi as a respected voice among crypto advocates and skeptics alike. He is particularly known for engaging with and critiquing new blockchain projects and trends, contributing to debates on scalability, security, and the future direction of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Ordinals are a concept introduced to the Bitcoin ecosystem that allows for the inscription of arbitrary data directly onto individual satoshis, the smallest unit of bitcoin (1 bitcoin = 100,000,000 satoshis). This concept leverages the Taproot upgrade, which increased Bitcoin’s scripting capabilities and improved its efficiency and privacy. With ordinals, every satoshi can be uniquely identified and tracked through transactions, enabling users to inscribe data such as images, texts, and even small pieces of software onto them.

This innovation has opened up new possibilities for using Bitcoin beyond its traditional role as digital money. For instance, it allows for the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Bitcoin’s blockchain by associating unique data with specific satoshis, akin to how NFTs function on other blockchains like Ethereum. However, this has also sparked debates within the Bitcoin community regarding the appropriateness of using the blockchain for such purposes, considering potential impacts on transaction sizes, block space, and the primary focus of Bitcoin as a decentralized currency.

Udi has been quite vocal about Ordinals on social media and in interviews. Here are some key points from his public statements:

  • Defense of Ordinal Developers and Enthusiasts: Udi has strongly defended those working with and experimenting with Ordinals against critics who label them as scammers or attackers on the Bitcoin network. He encourages people to actually interact with Ordinals to better understand them before forming strong opinions.
  • Bitcoin is for Everyone: He believes Bitcoin should be open to experimentation and that a variety of uses strengthens the network. In his view, attacking Ordinals goes against the core principles of Bitcoin’s decentralization.
  • On-Chain Culture: Udi sees Ordinals as a way to create a unique on-chain culture for Bitcoin, something he feels has become diluted in the push for a purely store-of-value narrative.

On March 2, Udi conveyed an exceptionally bullish stance on Ordinals, suggesting that the enthusiasm and optimism surrounding them are still vastly underestimated by the broader crypto community.

He predicted a substantial surge in interest and activity around Ordinals during the current market cycle, to the extent that they would become a prominent target for phishing attempts—a common form of cyberattack where scammers trick individuals into revealing personal information or transferring assets to fraudulent accounts.

Wertheimer’s analogy of “bots on Elon’s replies” refers to the prevalent spam and scam attempts seen in response to popular tweets, implying that Ordinals will attain such significance and value that similar malicious efforts will be directed at Ordinals’ holders to compromise their wallets.

you are not bullish enough on ordinals

ordinals are going to get so big this cycle that all the bots on elon’s replies are going to spam phishing links to drain ordinals wallets

higher

— Udi Wertheimer (@udiWertheimer) March 2, 2024

Furthermore, Wertheimer highlighted the potential for significant returns on investments in well-known Ordinals, using the phrase “melt faces” to describe the astonishing financial gains anticipated from engaging with this emerging market. This expression, borrowed from the slang of the crypto community, denotes an overwhelming positive reaction to rapid and substantial growth in asset values.

you can’t go wrong with any of the big names they’re all going to melt faces

— Udi Wertheimer (@udiWertheimer) March 2, 2024

Later on the same day, Udi explained why he believes that Ordinals are set to go a lot higher.

In his characteristic and provocative manner, Udi’s statement on social media platform X explores the potential impact of Ordinals on the Bitcoin ecosystem, positing a scenario that intertwines the unique characteristics of early Bitcoin adopters (“ancient bitcoin whales”) with the emergent trend of inscribing data onto Bitcoin’s blockchain.

Wertheimer paints a vivid picture of these early adopters as individuals who amassed substantial amounts of Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency’s nascent stages, often through activities that operated outside traditional legal and financial systems.

Wertheimer characterizes these early Bitcoin holders as “degens” (short for “degenerates”), a term often used in cryptocurrency communities to describe individuals who take high risks for potential high rewards, particularly in trading or investing in highly speculative assets. He suggests that due to the origins of their wealth and their detachment from conventional financial systems and societal norms, these individuals face limitations on how they can utilize their Bitcoin holdings in the “real world” without attracting legal scrutiny.

He believes that this situation leads to a scenario where their substantial Bitcoin assets remain largely untouched, as traditional avenues for investment or spending are either unappealing or unavailable due to regulatory requirements, such as Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.

Wertheimer then transitions to discussing the introduction of Ordinals, framing it as a groundbreaking opportunity for these individuals to engage with their Bitcoin in a manner that aligns with their inherent tendencies towards high-risk, unconventional, and potentially lucrative endeavors. He implies that Ordinals, by allowing the inscription of data like images (jpegs) directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain, open a new frontier for these Bitcoin holders to express their “degenerate” inclinations through the buying and selling of digital art and collectibles without the need for intermediaries or compliance with KYC regulations.

In essence, Wertheimer suggests that the advent of Ordinals could catalyze a significant shift in how Bitcoin is utilized by its earliest and most investment-heavy adopters. By providing a novel and unregulated platform for expression and investment within the Bitcoin ecosystem itself, Ordinals might rekindle the original, rebellious spirit of Bitcoin’s early days. This shift could lead to increased activity and interest in Ordinals as a venue for speculation, collection, and perhaps a return to the decentralized, anti-establishment ethos that characterized Bitcoin’s inception.

to understand how high ordinals are going to go, you need to understand the psyche of ancient bitcoin whales

they got thousands of bitcoin lying around that they acquired over a decade ago while buying and selling drugs on the internet

these are degens of the highest degree.… pic.twitter.com/OsALZqwH7C

— Udi Wertheimer (@udiWertheimer) March 2, 2024

On February 25, Udi articulated his belief that among the myriad developments and innovations within the crypto space, Ordinals stand out as the most promising and transformative. This assertion distinguishes Ordinals from other notable blockchain innovations such as runes, BRC20 tokens, or sidechains, all of which Wertheimer acknowledges positively yet sees as secondary in potential impact compared to Ordinals.

the biggest opportunity in all of crypto is ordinals, and it’s not close

and to be clear, i mean ordinals, not runes or brc20 or sidechains, as much as i do love those things too

ordinals

if you’re a creator or builder this is where you should be. i’m here to help lmk

— Udi Wertheimer (@udiWertheimer) February 25, 2024

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