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What are Bitcoin Ordinals?

Bitcoin Ordinals have emerged as a novel way to enhance the functionality and use of Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency. By leveraging Bitcoin's blockchain in a new and innovative manner, Ordinals bring unique value propositions and help revitalize Bitcoin’s developer community.
What are Bitcoin Ordinals?
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  1. What are Bitcoin Ordinals?
  2. What is Bitcoin Ordinal theory?
  3. How do Bitcoin Ordinals work?
  4. How do Bitcoin Ordinals Compare to NFTs on Ethereum?
  5. What are the positives of Bitcoin Ordinals?
  6. What are the negatives of Bitcoin Ordinals?

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