- Launch of ‘Quantum Cats’ in Bitcoin faces technical hurdles; only 30% of cats, equivalent to 90 BTC, are sold.
- Ordinals protocol and its implementation of NFTs in Bitcoin generate debate; network congestion is a key concern.
The Ordinals project, along with Taproot Wizards, experienced technical difficulties during its first Bitcoin registration sale, the ‘Quantum Cats’. The sale, scheduled for an exclusive two-hour window, had to be postponed, revealing the challenges of implementing NFTs on the Bitcoin network.
Abundant Demand, Limited Capacity
High demand for these unique digital cats, valued at 0.1 BTC per unit, overwhelmed the server’s capacities. Only 30% of the available cats were sold before technical problems disrupted the event, equivalent to about 90 BTC ($3.9 million).
A Funding Company and a Hopeful Community
Magos Taproot, after raising $7.5 million in November, faced pressure to meet the expectations of an anxious community. User frustration was evident in the project’s communication channels, highlighting the challenges of launching innovations on a network as established as Bitcoin.
Ordinals: Innovation or Congestion on the Bitcoin Network
The Ordinals protocol allows data to be inscribed in satoshis, effectively creating NFTs on the Bitcoin network. Since its launch in early 2023, it has sparked intense debate in the community, with opinions divided on its impact on the network.
The Response to the Technical Challenges
Despite the setbacks, the team behind ‘Quantum Cats’ and the Ordinals protocol demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation in the Bitcoin network. The ability to overcome these technical challenges will be critical to their future success and the adoption of new technologies on the blockchain.
Looking ahead: What’s in store for Quantum Cats and Ordinals?
With an active community and solid funding, the future of ‘Quantum Cats’ and the Ordinals protocol remains promising. Solving these initial problems is crucial to demonstrate the viability of NFTs in Bitcoin and to maintain confidence and interest in future projects.
