Runes Transactions on the Bitcoin Network Continue to Rise

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago


The Bitcoin-based Runes protocol has seen a substantial increase in transaction volume over the past week, according to Dune analytics data.

Growth of Runes Transactions

According to Dune Analytics data compiled by Cryptokoryo, Runes accounted for around a quarter of all Bitcoin network transactions over the past week. The protocol reached a peak of 19.4% of transactions on October 7, but fell to around 12% by October 10. Although this is far from the peak seen in April 2024, when Runes made up over 60% of transactions, the current increase is still a positive development.

Factors Driving Interest in Runes Tokens

The rise in transactions is likely connected to the increase in the value of Runes tokens. Data from Magic Eden shows several Runes tokens, such as DOG, RSIC, BILLION, and DECENTRALIZED, have all seen double-digit gains over the past day. LOBO saw the biggest gain of 49%, and the largest Rune token by market cap, DOG, increased by 28%.

Impact on Bitcoin Miners

The resurgence in Runes transactions is good news for Bitcoin miners, as it leads to additional revenue from these transactions. As of October 6, Runes accounted for more than 12% of all fees on the Bitcoin network. Miners' fees increased by 32.4%, reaching $5 million, providing a welcome boost amid lower block rewards.

The rise in Runes transactions benefits both miners and token holders, strengthening the protocol's position in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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