The Bitcoin Podcast S02E02: THE GANG TALKS ORDINALS

May 27, 2025

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Podcast, hosts Dee, Corey, Jessie, and Ahmad cover a wide-ranging discussion about Bitcoin Ordinals, a new protocol for creating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain, highlighting the potential and ongoing debates about their utility. Corey offers a detailed explanation of the concept and its origin, tracing it back to the NFT craze on Ethereum and the broader development in the blockchain ecosystem. The team also touches on the broader implications and challenges of integrating fungibility with non-fungibility in digital assets, drawing parallels with game economies and discussing the nuances of collectibility and community dynamics. Throughout the conversation, they also reflect on the lessons learned from previous ventures in NFTs and digital collectibles, emphasizing the importance of sustainable community support for any token's lasting value.Chapters00:00:00 How Did the Bitcoin Podcast Begin Again?

00:00:00 What's New in Season Two and Who's Hosting?

00:00:57 Are Bitcoin Ordinals Changing the NFT Game?

00:01:46 Is Being Busy Always a Bad Thing?

00:03:11 How Does Corey Handle All Hands Meetings?

00:03:41 What's the Secret to Dee's Wedding Planning?

00:04:12 Should We All Be Eating More Pineapples?

00:04:41 How Are Bitcoin Ordinals Similar to NFTs?

00:06:05 Are Bitcoin NFTs a Copycat of Ethereum?

00:06:47 Why Did Bitcoin Once Dismiss NFTs?

00:07:10 What is Fungibility, and How Is Bitcoin Redefining It?

00:09:06 Are NFTs Just an Artificial Craze, or Is There More to Them?

00:10:11 What's the Connection Between Gaming Skins and NFTs?

00:11:47 Could Game Economies and the Black Market Collide?

00:13:13 How Do Tokens Resemble an Ecological Balance?

00:15:35 Can Different Game Economies Be Unified by Blockchain?

00:20:02 What Makes Bitcoin NFTs Unique Compared to Ethereum's?

00:22:25 Why Does Rarity Matter in Bitcoin Ordinals?

00:24:10 Can the Auditability of UTXOs Affect Bitcoin's Fungibility?

00:25:50 Are Certain Physical Items Actually NFTs in Disguise?

00:26:22 Why Should We Avoid Cash in Favor of Digital Currencies?

00:27:00 How Did the Chicken NFT Craze Take Off?

00:31:00 Which Factors Determine the Long-Term Value of Tokens?

00:34:06 What Lessons Have We Learned From the Chicken NFT Craze?