The Bitcoin protocol Ordinals introduces recursive inscription functionality, which may ignite a new wave in the BTC ecosystem.

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

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

Taking an NFT collection as an example, the traditional method requires individually inscribing 10,000 JPEG files, which is costly. Recursive inscriptions allow for first inscribing 200 features and then requesting and combining these features through new syntax, presenting 10,000 inscribed images with minimal code. This not only significantly reduces transaction fees but also breaks through the size limitation of inscribed images.

Specifically, a collection of 10,000 NFTs usually consists of dozens or even several components, such as backgrounds, hats, hair accessories, etc. Recursive inscriptions only require uploading these components and then retrieving and combining them through syntax, rather than combining them first and then uploading. This method not only saves costs but also provides more possibilities for creation. The uploaded components will form a material library for everyone to access, inspiring the imagination of artists and creators.

The emergence of recursive inscriptions brings several potential opportunities to the BTC ecosystem:

1. Composable NFTs/inscription collections: Enhance the composability of artistic creation, bringing new possibilities to fields such as artworks, digital assets, and on-chain games.

2. Decentralized Websites: With the addition of "JS" and "CSS" types, there may be permanently dynamic websites existing on decentralized networks in the future.

3. Fragmentation of NFTs: It may enable the disassembly and fragmentation of inscriptions for further operations.

4. Domain Name System: The increased composability of inscriptions may allow domain names to not only link to addresses but also host web pages, NFTs, and more content.

Although the recursive inscription has just been proposed, it has already attracted widespread attention and discussion in the crypto community. Whether it can trigger the next wave of enthusiasm in the BTC ecosystem remains to be seen, but hotspots often give rise to opportunities.

In the face of the emergence of new things, it is crucial to maintain a keen sense of smell and curiosity about new phenomena. Proper research and engagement may yield unexpected rewards. Keeping a close eye on developments in this field might allow one to seize the next significant opportunity.