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Runes Protocol and Bitcoin Ecosystem Insights

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago


Runes Protocol and Bitcoin Ecosystem Insights

Andreas Brekken, the founder of SideShift.ai, recently provided insights on the evolving Runes Protocol and its effects within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Exclusive feedback received via email from Brekken sheds light on his stance regarding the Runes Protocol, which started gaining attention during the recent Bitcoin Halving period.

The Runes Protocol, detailed in recent reports, operates on the Bitcoin UTXO model without incorporating an additional fee token, presenting a streamlined approach to token standards that potentially enhance transaction efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Brekken highlighted the value of the Runes standard in comparison to previous models, emphasizing its adherence to Bitcoin's UTXO model without introducing an extra fee token. This design facilitates the economical transfer and creation of tokens, promoting wider acceptance across the Bitcoin community.

The surge in Runes activity was, according to Brekken, driven by investors shifting focus from NFTs to meme coins, notably on platforms such as Solana. Data analysis from Dune Analytics indicates that Runes represent a substantial portion of daily Bitcoin transactions, solidifying their popularity post-Bitcoin Halving.

The introduction of Runes enabled investors to participate in the meme coin trend within the Bitcoin realm. Brekken noted that investors acquired Runes with the intent of continuing their meme coin engagement within the Bitcoin environment.

Despite an initial successful phase, Runes have experienced a decline in activity, manifested by reduced new token generation and wallet interactions. Brekken views this as a typical aspect of meme coin trading, known for its fluctuations across blockchain platforms.

Brekken stressed the importance of the Runes community actively seeking attention, advising meme coin traders to be prepared for a potential shift towards Runes in the upcoming market cycle. He proposed a proactive approach to reignite interest in Runes, aiming to establish a 'billion-dollar meme' comparable to prominent meme coins like PEPE, WIF, or BONK.

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