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The video provides an in-depth overview of the new "runes" fungible token protocol launched in conjunction with the Bitcoin halving. Developed by Casey rmore, runes aim to enhance the BRC-20 token standards, despite high gas fees. Unisat is highlighted as the main marketplace for rune trading, with Magic Eden offering detailed statistics and easier listing functionalities. Key tokens like "zzzz fahu zzzz" and "Satoshi Nakamoto" receive specific attention due to their trading volume and speculative nature.
The concept of buying Bitcoin wholesale versus retail, and the differences in platform functionalities, are also discussed, emphasizing the ease of rune transactions on Magic Eden. A forthcoming "swap" feature is mentioned to improve liquidity by enabling direct Bitcoin exchanges, and various marketplaces like ordinalswallet.com are noted for offering useful tools like charting and statistics.
The potential impact of pre-mined tokens, high gas fees, and the utility of different minting tools such as G data and Runes Blaster are reviewed. High transaction fees on platforms like mempool.space are acknowledged. The video concludes with notable early successes (e.g., Satoshi Nakamoto token, gate.io listing) and hints at future developments, including a possible second season and upcoming decentralized Rune drops. Viewers are encouraged to share their interests and stay updated.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker introduces “runes,” a new fungible token protocol that went live with the Bitcoin halving, developed by ordinals creator Casey rmore. This protocol aims to improve the existing BRC 20 standards, offering a similar user experience with minor differences. The speaker notes significant hype around runes, with early mentors seeing high returns despite high gas fees. They then walk through how to trade and mint runes, starting with accessing Unisat, the main marketplace supporting runes, and recommend using a Web 3 wallet like Xers for compatibility. The top trading rune is “zzzz fahu zzzz,” noted for its high trading volume and speculative nature due to a 99% pre-mine. Another popular rune is named “Satoshi Nakamoto,” reflecting its well-known namesake. The speaker explains how to read rune bundles and their equivalent value in USD.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the concept of buying Bitcoin in wholesale versus retail quantities, emphasizing the differences in unit and total prices. They discuss the interface and functionalities of platforms like Unisat and Magic Eden, noting that Unisat only allows sorting by unit price and lacks charting tools, which can create some difficulties in understanding market trends. Magic Eden, which recently launched Rune trading, provides a more detailed statistic board showing various metrics such as price per Rune, market cap, and volume. The video explains the ease of listing runes for sale on Magic Eden without needing to inscribe a transfer, unlike BRC-20 tokens which require additional steps and gas fees. The speaker mentions a forthcoming runes splitting tool that could reduce clutter and potentially lower gas fees in the future.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses an upcoming feature called “swap” for cryptocurrency, which aims to improve liquidity by allowing direct Bitcoin exchanges. They highlight the rapid progress of a new protocol, noting the addition of a 1% Marketplace fee shortly after launch. The speaker examines various marketplaces, including ordinalswallet.com, which offers a charting tool for traders. A couple of new cryptocurrencies, such as wanko moo and Satoshi Nakamoto tokens, are mentioned as newly listed on centralized exchanges, with expectations of further big exchange listings. The speaker also explains how to mint cryptocurrencies using luminex.io, appreciating its user interface and functionalities, including an efficient minting process and features for creating and transferring tokens.
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In this segment, the discussion centers around the potential bullish or bearish consequences of pre-mined tokens and the challenges associated with high gas fees. It highlights various tools for minting tokens, such as G data, which allows bulk minting and offers detailed information and mint progress for each token. Another tool, Runes Blaster, permits batch minting and is praised for its efficiency and user-friendly nature, developed by a well-known figure in the crypto space. Additional notable tools include BTC to.pro and app.roomm mind.com, providing different functionalities like hot bubble visualizations, portfolio management, and market overviews. The segment concludes with a reference to high gas fees observable on mempool.space.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the high transaction fees required for confirmation in the next block, specifically needing at least 250 sats per VB. They highlight early winners such as Satoshi Nakamoto, the gate.io listing, Mango, and others like Bitcoin Pepe Matrix and Aric, which secured Rune number 8. Additionally, there’s mention of the potential for a second season with significant backing, urging viewers to keep an eye on it. Furthermore, the upcoming Cyber Kong’s decentralized Rune drop is mentioned as going to Promethean holders. The segment concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their interests in runes.