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This substantial investment in fees, totaling $64,000, was deployed by an unidentified Bitcoin (BTC) user to encode nearly 9 megabytes of raw binary data on the Bitcoin blockchain.
The extensive utilization of over 1 Bitcoin facilitated the creation of 332 inscriptions, with this remarkable transaction occurring around 11:20 am UTC on January 6, as reported by the Ordinals explorer Ord.io on X (formerly Twitter).
BREAKING: Someone just spent >1 BTC to inscribe 8.93 MB of raw binary data into Bitcoin.
— Ord.io (@ord_io) January 6, 2024
Can anybody decode it to find out what it is?
→ https://t.co/PAaKCWVDus pic.twitter.com/wIpOsgwmhF
The inscriptions, comprised of raw binary data, have added an element of mystery to the Bitcoin blockchain. The content and purpose of this data remain undisclosed, and despite attempts to decode it using OpenAI’s ChatGPT, conclusive answers have eluded investigators.
Host of The Ordinal Show, Leonidas, suggested that speculation surrounds the possibility that the data might be encrypted, presenting a formidable challenge for decryption.
Adding to the intrigue, the identity of the individual responsible for these inscriptions remains unknown, deepening the enigmatic nature of this significant transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain.
The Bitcoin address associated with the mysterious inscriptions, identified as “Unnamed” on Ord.io, is “bc1pnp…zwd0th.” The encrypted data in these inscriptions includes a diverse range of symbols from various languages, incorporating English, Greek, and mathematical symbols.
Adding a peculiar element to the mystery, two out of the 332 inscriptions feature a digital image of a pepperoni pizza. Ord.io clarified that this inclusion represents “sats” from the 10,000 BTC used to purchase two Papa John’s pepperoni pizzas from Early Bitcoin contributor Laszlo Hanyecz on May 22, 2010.
This recent enigma surrounding the inscriptions follows closely behind another intriguing Bitcoin transaction, emphasizing the persistent fascination and complexity within the world of cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Blockchain Genesis Wallet Stir: Theories Abound Amidst $1.17 Million Transaction
On January 5, an astonishing 26.9 BTC, valued at $1.17 million, was sent to Bitcoin’s Genesis wallet—the very first Bitcoin wallet ever created. This intriguing transaction, accompanied by a $100 fee, higher than the average, has prompted various theories from industry experts.
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The wallet’s origin can be traced back to three wallets, primarily associated with a Binance-related wallet on the Arkham Intelligence blockchain analytics platform.
Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase, speculates on the possibility of the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, waking up and transferring the funds, or if someone intentionally chose to “burn a million dollars.”
Adding to the speculation, Pro-XRP lawyer Jeremy Hogan introduces an intriguing possibility, suggesting that the transaction might be an attempt to flush out Nakamoto.
This strategic move could potentially force Nakamoto to report the funds to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or face legal consequences, injecting a layer of mystery into this significant Bitcoin event.
Bitcoin NFT Sales Surge to Record-Breaking $881 Million in December 2023
In an extraordinary milestone, Non-Fungible Token (NFT) sales on the Bitcoin network reached unprecedented heights in December 2023, exceeding $881 million for the first time ever. Data from CryptoSlam reveals that NFT sales on the Bitcoin chain amounted to $881,223,753.92, establishing a new pinnacle for the highest single-month sales record.
This remarkable achievement is complemented by impressive metrics, with 111,713 buyer addresses and 98,744 seller addresses, both setting new records for the highest number in a single month.
Notably, Bitcoin NFTs, known as Ordinals, represent a distinctive type of NFT within the Bitcoin blockchain. Diverging from traditional NFTs commonly associated with the Ethereum blockchain, Bitcoin NFTs are inscribed directly onto individual satoshis, the smallest unit of a bitcoin.
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