Ordinal Theory FAQ
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What is ordinal theory?
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Ordinal theory is a protocol for assigning serial numbers to satoshis, the
smallest subdivision of a bitcoin, and tracking those satoshis as they are
spent by transactions.

These serial numbers are large numbers, like this 804766073970493. Every
satoshi, which is ¹⁄₁₀₀₀₀₀₀₀₀ of a bitcoin, has an ordinal number.

Does ordinal theory require a side chain, a separate token, or changes to Bitcoin?
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Nope! Ordinal theory works right now, without a side chain, and the only token
needed is bitcoin itself.

What is ordinal theory good for?
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Collecting, trading, and scheming. Ordinal theory assigns identities to
individual satoshis, allowing them to be individually tracked and traded, as
curios and for numismatic value.

Ordinal theory also enables inscriptions, a protocol for attaching arbitrary
content to individual satoshis, turning them into bitcoin-native digital