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Franklin Templeton’s Insights on Bitcoin Ordinals
Franklin Templeton, a trillion-dollar asset manager, recently emphasized the influence of Bitcoin Ordinals on innovation in the cryptocurrency sector. The company’s digital assets division, Franklin Templeton Digital Assets, introduced the concept of Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in a recent note to investors.
Role of Bitcoin Ordinals in Driving Innovation
According to Franklin Templeton, the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol has been instrumental in fostering positive momentum and innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The asset manager noted a significant increase in activity on Bitcoin, largely attributed to Ordinals.
Advancements in Bitcoin Innovation
Franklin Templeton highlighted the introduction of new fungible token standards such as BRC-20 and Runes, Bitcoin-based layer-2 networks, and Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) primitives as key contributors to advancing Bitcoin innovation.
Bitcoin NFT Activities and Dominance
The note from Franklin Templeton also acknowledged the growing activities in the Bitcoin NFT space. The company observed the rising dominance of Bitcoin within the broader NFT ecosystem, particularly noting the surge in trading volume for Bitcoin Ordinals.
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Risks and Cautions
While expressing optimism about Ordinals, Franklin Templeton cautioned investors about potential risks associated with these assets. The company highlighted the possibility of value depreciation and the lack of bank guarantees for Ordinals.
Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Initiatives
Franklin Templeton has been actively exploring various segments within the crypto space. The company ventured into the Bitcoin ETF market by launching the Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) earlier this year, tailored for U.S. investors to mirror Bitcoin’s performance.
The asset manager established Franklin Templeton Digital Assets, a dedicated group focused on research and technical development within the digital asset ecosystem.
With a focus on simplifying digital asset investments, Franklin Templeton continues to introduce innovative products like EZBC to enhance accessibility and understanding of digital assets among investors.
Recently, the firm filed for a spot Ether ETF, further showcasing its commitment to exploring investment opportunities in the crypto asset space.
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