The Bitcoin protocol Ordinals introduces recursive inscription functionality

Recently, the new chief maintainer of the Bitcoin protocol Ordinals, Raph, merged the "recursive inscription" update number 2167 proposed by the founder Casey Rodarmor into the Ordinals code on Github.

Recursive inscriptions are a type of blockchain inscription that has self-referential characteristics. Unlike the previous situation where each inscription was independent, recursive inscriptions allow the use of special syntax "/-/content/:inscription ID" to request the content of other inscriptions, and this simple change brings infinite possibilities.

For example, for a profile picture collection containing 10,000 JPEG files in PFP(, the traditional method requires inscribing each file individually, which is extremely costly. However, using recursive inscriptions, only 200 features need to be inscribed, and then these features can be combined using new syntax to generate 10,000 inscriptions. Each inscription can request features and render images with just a small amount of code, which not only significantly reduces transaction fees but also breaks through the size limit of inscription images.

For those familiar with NFTs, a collection of 10,000 NFTs typically consists of a dozen to several dozen components. Taking character PFP as an example, common components include backgrounds, hats, hair accessories, eyes, pendants, clothes, pants, and shoes, among others. The traditional method is to first combine these components into 10,000 complete images and then upload them, while recursive inscriptions only require uploading dozens of components, which are then called and combined through syntax. This method not only saves a significant amount of costs but also provides more possibilities for creation.

The uploaded components will form a resource library for everyone to access and use. This provides artists and creators with a wealth of post-production materials, inspiring more imagination.

The introduction of recursive inscriptions may bring about the following impacts:

1. Composable NFT/inscription collections: Similar to the AIMoonbird secondary creation that emerged after the release of Moonbird, recursive inscriptions will greatly enhance the composability of artistic creations, bringing new possibilities to fields such as artworks, digital assets, and on-chain games.

2. Decentralized Websites: With the addition of "JS" and "CSS" as inscription types, dynamic websites that may never disappear on decentralized networks could emerge in the future.

3. Fragmentation of NFTs: Since they can be combined, they can also be disassembled, allowing for the fragmentation of inscriptions, thereby enabling more operations.

4. Domain System: With the improvement of the combinability of inscriptions, domain names may no longer simply link to one address, but can mount more content, such as web pages and point to specific NFTs, etc.

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Although the concept of recursive inscription was proposed only three days ago, it has already attracted widespread attention and discussion in the crypto community. Whether it can trigger the next wave of enthusiasm in the Bitcoin ecosystem remains to be seen, but hot topics often breed opportunities.

It is crucial to maintain a sharp sense of smell and curiosity towards new things in the face of their emergence. Appropriate research and involvement may yield unexpected gains. Keeping an eye on the developments in this field may help seize future opportunities.

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