Hermetica Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic Dollar on Bitcoin L1

Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (defi) protocol Hermetica has launched its BTC-backed synthetic dollar, USDH, on Bitcoin’s layer one (L1) through the Runes protocol. The company also announced plans to scale its Bitcoin-native defi operations using layer two (L2) solutions like Stacks. Hermetica Launches BTC-Backed Stablecoin USDH Hermetica‘s USDH offers Bitcoin holders a new way to maintain … Read more

Runes Protocol Dominates Bitcoin Transactions Despite Critics’ Claims

Despite declarations from Ethereum influencers that Runes are dead, recent reports indicate a different story. According to data released yesterday, the Runes Protocol has accounted for 69.1% of all Bitcoin transactions over the past 24 hours. This marks a significant shift in the landscape of Bitcoin transactions, highlighting the growing influence of the Runes Protocol. … Read more

Bitcoin’s Runes Protocol Hype Falls Short: Significant Drop in Activity and Fees

It has been 29 days since the halving and the launch of the Runes protocol, and since May 1, Runes activity has been underwhelming, falling short of the expectations set months prior. Similarly, the trend of Ordinals inscriptions has significantly declined over the past month. Runes Protocol’s Initial Excitement Dwindles Amid Decreased Activity Before the … Read more

Epic Satoshi ​​Spurs Launch of New Runes Tokens With $88M Market Cap

According to onchain data, the ‘epic satoshi’ sold for 33.3 BTC has been inscribed, now linked to a freshly minted Runes protocol coin named “EPIC•EPIC•EPIC•EPIC.” The newly introduced EPIC runes tokens have already commenced trading, achieving a market capitalization of $88 million by 11 a.m. Eastern Time on Sunday. From Epic Satoshi to EPIC•EPIC•EPIC•EPIC Runes … Read more