Ordinal File Size Limitations
The Bitcoin blockchain has limitations on the file size that can be stored as an ordinal.
The maximum file size that can be stored as an ordinal is approximately 4 MB (megabytes) per transaction.
However, it's worth noting that storing large files on the Bitcoin blockchain can be expensive and may not be practical due to the following reasons:
- Transaction fees: Storing large files on the blockchain can result in high transaction fees, which may not be cost-effective.
- Block size limits: The Bitcoin blockchain has a block size limit, which can limit the amount of data that can be stored in a single block.
- Network congestion: Storing large files on the blockchain can contribute to network congestion, which can slow down transaction processing times.
As a result, ordinals are typically used to store small to medium-sized files, such as images, text, or other digital content, rather than large files like videos or high-resolution images.
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