The Ordinal Show

In this episode of The Ordinal Show, we explore an extraordinary immersive art performance by BLE77. BLE77, a digital sculptor and 3D artist, spent seven days in a VR headset, fasting and creating digital sculptures without any food or social interaction. This unique performance, named 'Utility,' was both a personal and artistic experiment aimed at pushing the boundaries of digital art and performance. BLE77 shared his experiences, including the mental and physical challenges he faced during the fast, the inspiration behind his art pieces, and the impact this isolation had on his creativity. He created a special collection called 'Icons', comprising 210 iconic characters inscribed on Bitcoin. The discussion touched upon the future of VR, the importance of persistence in art, and the role of digital layers in our evolving world. BLE77 plans to release his 'Icons' collection and potentially explore more immersive art formats in the future. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

In this episode of The Ordinal Show, hosts Trevor, Jan, and Leonidas discuss the potential of Opcat in Bitcoin smart contracts with the founder of sCrypt, Xiaohui Liu. sCrypt is a developer platform aimed at simplifying Bitcoin development. Opcat is a critical opcode that, if enabled, would allow for comprehensive on-chain smart contracts similar to Ethereum's capabilities. Xiaohui explains how their programming language, sCrypt, makes Bitcoin development more accessible and how Opcat can enable covenants and stateful contracts, making Bitcoin Turing complete. They discuss potential applications including decentralized finance (DeFi), automated market makers (AMMs), and more. The conversation also covers the differences between Bitcoin's UTXO model and Ethereum's account model, as well as the importance of community consensus for Opcat adoption. The episode concludes with a call for developers to experiment with Opcat, positioning themselves for future opportunities similar to early Solidity developers in Ethereum. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

The episode features an in-depth conversation with Devin from Rebar Labs, who introduces Rebar Shield, a new product designed to protect Bitcoin transactions from Miner Extractable Value (MEV) attacks through the implementation of a private mempool. Devin explains the mechanics of MEV, the vulnerabilities it creates such as sniping, and how private mempools can mitigate these risks. He addresses various technical challenges, the necessity of miner participation, and potential concerns around privacy and centralization. The discussion also explores the broader implications for transaction fees and the potential for increased miner revenue. Listeners gain insights into the complexities and innovations in the Bitcoin ecosystem and how Rebar Labs aims to improve transaction security and efficiency. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

In this interview, Dan Held (ex CMO of Kraken) shares his experience in crypto industry, highlighting his work at Kraken and current ventures as a fractional CMO and co-GP at the Asymmetric Bitcoin DeFi Venture Fund. He discusses their investment strategy and recent investments in Bitcoin DeFi projects like BOB, Mezzo, BitLayer, and Fractal (by Unisat). Dan delves into the nuances of marketing within the crypto space, emphasizing the importance of timing, authenticity, and strategic go-to-market approaches. He shares insightful guerrilla marketing tactics from his early career, such as hacking app store algorithms and leveraging media coverage to drive organic growth. Dan also touches upon the significance of authenticity and setting expectations in the context of NFT projects and community building. The conversation concludes with practical advice for early-stage startups on leveraging social media and new channels for effective marketing and growth. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

In a conversation with Lorenzo, the founder of Unisat. The latest episode of The Ordinal Show features a detailed discussion about the Fractal Bitcoin, an innovative Layer 2 solution aiming to enhance Bitcoin's scalability and functionality. The show covers Fractal’s consensus mechanism, termed Cadence Mining. Lorenzo discusses the achievement of 30-second block times, inspiration behind Fractal, and the challenges posed by Bitcoin network congestion. The episode also dives into the potential and implementation of OP_CAT on Fractal, bridging mechanisms between Bitcoin and Fractal, and potential threats from malicious actors. Listeners also hear about Fractal’s emphasis on miner incentives and economic viability while aiming for a smoother development experience for the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

In a conversation with Danny Yang, the founder of OCM and Osura. The discussion delves into the concept of 'parent child provenance' and its significance in the world of ordinals and collections, particularly in a decentralized context. The key points include the challenges faced with provenance, such as unclear on-chain collections and centralized control by marketplaces like Magic Eden. It emphasizes the importance of parent child provenance for maintaining long-term value and organizing collections on the Bitcoin blockchain. The conversation explores tools and processes for implementing parent child provenance, the difficulties in adoption, and the potential for better UI and education to make it accessible. Innovative solutions like recursion in batch inscriptions and the significance of creating a structured hierarchy of collections were highlighted. Lastly, the discussion underscores the need for more widespread adoption and education to make the parent child approach ubiquitous in future collections. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

In this short segment, Vincent a.k.a. Cryptolution discusses transitioning from a retail investor mindset to a more strategic, 'shark-like' approach in the crypto space. He highlights Bitcoin's volatility but also its historical trend as the best-performing asset compared to the housing market, gold, and fiat currencies. Additionally, Vincent is excited about developments on Bitcoin's ecosystem, such as L2s, Ordinals, Runes, and BRC20s, which he believes will draw more mainstream and cross-chain interest. He stresses the importance of emotional detachment in investing, studying ecosystems like Bitcoin's thoroughly, and making long-term convictions rather than focusing on short-term price movements. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

In a conversation with Udi Wertheimer, co-founder of Taproot Wizards, who has been notoriously FUDing runes on Twitter. We learn he actually loves runes. the complexities and nuances of launching and sustaining a cryptocurrency token, specifically focusing on Bitcoin runes and their liquidity issues. Leonidas emphasizes the difficulties of getting tokens listed on centralized exchanges like Binance, highlighting the need for connections and market makers. We explore why Solana meme coins are often more successful due to easier liquidity and a clear path to market. The discussion touches on the unique challenges of Bitcoin-based tokens (runes and BRC-20s), the importance of user experience (UX), and potential solutions like embracing long-term value over short-term gains. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

In a conversation with Rob Hamilton, the co-founder and ceo of AnchorWatch. In this episode, we delve into the concept of Bitcoin's native timelock feature and its growing importance in the ecosystem. The discussion covers how timelocks work within the Bitcoin network, including the different types like absolute and relative timelocks, and their implementation in protocols such as the Lightning Network. We explore various use cases ranging from secure custody solutions, vesting schedules, to innovative applications like staking NFTs (in this case Ordinals) and fungible tokens. The conversation also touches on the technical aspects and potential for future developments, emphasizing the importance of timelocks in creating a more secure and trustless Bitcoin environment. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com

In this conversation with Udi Wertheimer, the discussion revolves around the significant buzz and potential impact of OPCAT, a previously disabled Bitcoin opcode from its initial release in 2009, which is being revived. The conversation explores how OPCAT could revolutionize Bitcoin by enabling various new functionalities, such as permissionless bridging to other chains, improved self-custody measures, enhanced security, and better scalability for protocols like Lightning Network and ZK rollups. The Ordinal Show is a series of regular Twitter Spaces featuring conversations with amazing people from the Bitcoin Ordinals community. Every Mon at 10:30am ET & Wed at 6:30pm ET. Hosted by Trevor.btc, Jan and Leonidas. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOrdinalShow Subscribe to our Substack: https://theordinalshow.substack.com