The Ordinals Blog

Everything you need to know about ordinal theory, inscriptions, and why Bitcoin-native digital artifacts are reshaping the NFT landscape in 2026.

Compare the top Bitcoin wallets for managing ordinals, inscriptions, BRC-20 tokens, and Runes. Detailed breakdown of Unisat, Xverse, Leather, and OKX Wallet.

A detailed side-by-side comparison of Bitcoin Ordinals and Ethereum NFTs covering storage, costs, culture, permanence, and which platform is right for you.

A step-by-step walkthrough for buying your first Bitcoin Ordinal inscription — from setting up a wallet to completing your first purchase on a marketplace.

Step-by-step guide to inscribing your own ordinal. Learn about inscription services, costs, file types, size limits, and recursive inscriptions.

Discover the top Bitcoin Ordinals collections — NodeMonkes, Bitcoin Puppets, Quantum Cats, OMB, Runestone — and learn what makes a collection valuable.

Everything about the Runes protocol — how it differs from BRC-20, top Runes tokens, how to buy and trade Runes, and how to etch your own Rune.

Honest analysis of ordinals as an investment — market performance, liquidity challenges, security advantages, risks, and portfolio allocation advice.

Detailed cost breakdown by file size — text $1-$5, small images $5-$20, large images $50-$150+. Fee calculation formula, best times to inscribe, and bulk discount strategies.

Step-by-step verification guide — check inscription numbers, parent inscriptions, marketplace verification, red flags for fakes, and a full DYOR checklist.

IRS treats ordinals as property — capital gains on sales, cost basis from inscription fees, short-term vs long-term rates, and record-keeping essentials.

Your inscriptions exist on both chains after a fork. Wallet support, value implications, security considerations, and why the practical impact is likely minimal.