As an experienced analyst, I am excited about the recent announcement of Runes integration into the Omnity omnichain interoperability protocol. The potential benefits for the Bitcoin network are significant.
Omnity, an omnichain interoperability protocol, announced Runes integration.
The Omnity team shared with crypto.news that they have implemented Runes, an effective meta-protocol for trading fungible tokens on Bitcoin‘s UTXO system. This integration comes with a new update, which alleviates network congestion and advances Bitcoin’s development towards supporting more diverse economic applications.
When Omnity debuts, it offers essential features for Runes tokens, enabling their transfer between various blockchains. This is accomplished by introducing a companion token, ensuring the consistency and operability of Runes tokens across diverse chains.
As a member of the Omnity development team, I’m excited to share that we bring more than just interoperability expertise to the table. Our team also has a wealth of experience in shared security and restaking. In the near future, you can look forward to seeing these features integrated into the ICP and Bitcoin communities through Omnity, enhancing the Bitcoin DeFi landscape.
The Omnity team
Casey Rodarmor devised the Runes protocol in early 2023, building upon his Ordinals concept. This innovative undertaking leverages the Bitcoin UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) model to provide a more streamlined approach to network tokenization compared to the BRC20 standard.
Within a few days of its launch, the Runes protocol amassed 2,129 BTC in fees, translating to approximately $135.6 million. The substantial income from fees on the day of halving has sparked rumors that the network might predominantly compensate miners based on transactional activity.
Bitcoin has been consistently recording over 100 blocks with transaction fees surpassing the block reward. It’s fascinating to observe this ongoing trend, providing evidence that transaction fees can effectively cover the network’s energy costs, as theorized.
— Jameson Lopp (@lopp) April 20, 2024
CoinShares anticipates that fees will account for around 15% of their revenue during the upcoming period. In contrast, Omnity stated that this fee contribution will surpass 30% exclusively on busy days.
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2024-04-30 17:28