What are Bitcoin Stamps? Network-Strengthening Digital Assets
Bitcoin Stamps are permanent digital assets stored directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. Unlike traditional NFTs that rely on external servers, Bitcoin Stamps embed all data directly into Bitcoin transactions, making them truly immutable and independent.
What Makes Bitcoin Stamps Special
- True Permanence: Data lives forever on Bitcoin, the world's most secure network
- No Dependencies: Doesn't rely on websites, servers, or third-party storage
- Network Strengthening: Each stamp transaction supports Bitcoin miners through fees
- Community Values: Guided by KEVIN's principles of fairness and authentic creativity
- Technical Innovation: Advanced metaprotocols built on Bitcoin's solid foundation
Technical Architecture: UTXO-Based Permanence
Bitcoin Stamps use a fundamentally different approach to data storage compared to other Bitcoin-based digital assets:
P2WSH Storage Model
Bitcoin Stamps store data using P2WSH (Pay-to-Witness-Script-Hash) encoding directly in the Bitcoin UTXO set:
- Universal Node Storage: ALL Bitcoin full nodes store stamp data permanently
- Consensus Critical: Data is part of Bitcoin's core validation requirements
- Unprunable: Cannot be removed or pruned from the blockchain
- Built-in Economics: Stamp creation inherently supports Bitcoin miners
Why This Matters for Permanence
Unlike witness data approaches, Bitcoin Stamps data is:
- Required for Bitcoin operation: Nodes must store UTXO data to validate transactions
- Protected by consensus: Part of Bitcoin's fundamental economic and security model
- Future-proof: Survives as long as the Bitcoin network exists
- Self-validating: No external services or infrastructure required
Technical Deep Dive: Bitcoin Stamps vs Ordinals →
Bitcoin Stamps Protocols
SRC-20 Tokens
Fungible tokens on Bitcoin. KEVIN was the first SRC-20 token, demonstrating community-driven development and fair launch principles.
SRC-101 Names
Human-readable names for Bitcoin addresses and resources using SRC-101, making the ecosystem more accessible.
SRC-721 Recursion Standard
Advanced recursion capabilities allowing Bitcoin Stamps to reference and combine multiple stamps into composite artwork through SRC-721.
OLGA Encoding
P2WSH encoding optimization that reduces costs across all Bitcoin Stamps protocols via OLGA.
How Bitcoin Stamps Strengthen the Network
Every Bitcoin Stamp transaction:
- Supports Miners: Transaction fees provide revenue to Bitcoin miners
- Increases Security: More transactions strengthen Bitcoin's consensus mechanism
- Creates Utility: Real use cases beyond simple value transfer
- Locks Value: Some stamp types permanently lock Bitcoin in special outputs
Protocol Foundation
Bitcoin Stamps are built on the proven Counterparty protocol (established 2014), providing:
- Battle-tested Architecture: 10+ years of reliable operation
- Account-based Asset Model: Simpler than UTXO tracking approaches
- Standard Bitcoin Tooling: No specialized infrastructure required
- Natural Evolution Path: Continuous protocol enhancement capability
Get Started
Ready to create your first Bitcoin Stamp or integrate with the protocols?
Create Your First Stamp →
Learn to create Bitcoin Stamps through our web interface or SDK
Explore All Protocols →
Dive deep into SRC-20, SRC-101, SRC-721, and OLGA
Technical Comparison →
Understand the architectural differences with other Bitcoin data protocols
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Bitcoin Stamps: Where permanent art meets Bitcoin network strength, guided by KEVIN's spirit of authentic creativity and community values.