• Press Releases
    • Submit a press release
    • Read All
  • Contact us
Advertise
Bitcoinist.com
No Result
View All Result
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
    • Price
      • Bitcoin Price
      • Ethereum Price
      • Binance Coin Price
      • Litecoin Price
  • Industry
    • Industry News
    • Press Releases
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • How to do Crypto Gambling
      • Crypto Casinos
        • Ethereum Casinos
        • Solana Casinos
        • LiteCoin Casinos
        • DogeCoin Casinos
        • Live Crypto Casinos
        • New Casinos
        • Instant Withdrawal Casinos
        • Cash App Casinos
        • No KYC Casinos
        • VPN Casinos
        • Offshore Casinos
          • Crypto Casinos IT
          • Crypto Casinos ES
            • All Guides
          • Crypto Casinos JP
          • Crypto Casinos SG
          • Crypto Casinos MY
          • Crypto Casinos KR
          • No GAMSTOP Casinos in UK
          • No Cruks Casinos NL
      • Crypto Betting
        • No ID sportsbooks
    • Play Crypto Games
      • Crypto Poker
      • Crypto Slots
      • Crypto Blackjack
      • Crypto Crash Gambling
        • Aviator Sites
      • Plinko
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Bitcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Events
  • Play Games
Breaking News: BREAKING: Saylor's Strategy Misses S&P 500 Inclusion, Robinhood Takes Spotlight
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
    • Price
      • Bitcoin Price
      • Ethereum Price
      • Binance Coin Price
      • Litecoin Price
  • Industry
    • Industry News
    • Press Releases
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • How to do Crypto Gambling
      • Crypto Casinos
        • Ethereum Casinos
        • Solana Casinos
        • LiteCoin Casinos
        • DogeCoin Casinos
        • Live Crypto Casinos
        • New Casinos
        • Instant Withdrawal Casinos
        • Cash App Casinos
        • No KYC Casinos
        • VPN Casinos
        • Offshore Casinos
          • Crypto Casinos IT
          • Crypto Casinos ES
            • All Guides
          • Crypto Casinos JP
          • Crypto Casinos SG
          • Crypto Casinos MY
          • Crypto Casinos KR
          • No GAMSTOP Casinos in UK
          • No Cruks Casinos NL
      • Crypto Betting
        • No ID sportsbooks
    • Play Crypto Games
      • Crypto Poker
      • Crypto Slots
      • Crypto Blackjack
      • Crypto Crash Gambling
        • Aviator Sites
      • Plinko
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Bitcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Events
  • Play Games
Bitcoinist.com
No Result
View All Result
Breaking News: BREAKING: Saylor's Strategy Misses S&P 500 Inclusion, Robinhood Takes Spotlight
Bitcoin

Why This US Database Unit Flagged Bitcoin Ordinal Inscriptions As A Cybersecurity Threat

Christian Encila
by Christian Encila
1 year ago
·
Posted in Bitcoin
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure

The cybersecurity intricacies of Bitcoin have piqued the focused interest of the United States, particularly honing in on a vulnerability that surfaced with the Ordinals Protocol in 2022.

The National Vulnerability Database, overseen by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a division of the US Department of Commerce, has officially pinpointed and flagged this concern for broader dissemination.

Central to this unfolding scenario is a particular susceptibility ingrained within the infrastructure of Bitcoin, pinpointed in specific iterations of both Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots. This inherent weakness enables the circumvention of the data carrier limit by camouflaging data under the guise of code.

Related Reading: Whale Watch: Ethereum’s Big Players Changing Tides – Is ETH Losing Favor?

Are Bitcoin Ordinals A Threat?

Presently, meticulous examination is underway to delve into the vulnerability embedded within Bitcoin’s network. This vulnerability, once manifested, carries the potential consequence of inundating the blockchain with significant quantities of non-transactional data.

Such an influx of data has the capacity to substantially amplify the overall size of the network. The ripple effects of this scenario extend to adverse impacts on the network’s performance, introducing challenges that may compromise the efficiency of transactions and, concurrently, exert influence on transaction fees.

PSA: “Inscriptions” are exploiting a vulnerability in #Bitcoin Core to spam the blockchain. Bitcoin Core has, since 2013, allowed users to set a limit on the size of extra data in transactions they relay or mine (`-datacarriersize`). By obfuscating their data as program code,…

— Luke Dashjr (@LukeDashjr) December 6, 2023

When Bitcoin core developer Luke Dashjr called it a “vulnerability” that was polluting the blockchain, many became concerned. Afterwards, Dashjr disclosed that the bug concerns have been added to the US National Vulnerability Database under the CVE-2023-50428 designation.

BTC market cap currently at $822.28 billion on the daily chart: TradingView.com

The process of adding extra data to a particular satoshi—the smallest unit of Bitcoin—is known as an inscription. Digital content in the form of text, images, and other media can all be considered data. Every time information is appended to a satoshi, it is permanently incorporated into the Bitcoin blockchain.

I am on my flight home from Africa, where we shot another FTM in Ghana, Malawi and Kenya.

I have much to share regarding this trip, which I will do over various upcoming podcasts and films. I will say that I saw the best and worst of the world on this trip, from the beautiful… pic.twitter.com/enrdIfRmZ1

— Peter McCormack🏴‍☠️ (@PeterMcCormack) December 10, 2023

Inscriptions Debate Intensifies

Peter McCormack, a Bitcoin podcaster, provided additional context for the debate surrounding Ordinals. He stressed that these assets do nothing to help Bitcoin users since they only add to the system’s exorbitant fees.

Throughout 2023, the volume of Ordinals transactions repeatedly choked the Bitcoin network, raising competition for transaction confirmation and thus driving up fees and delaying processing times.

Related Reading: Europe Unveils World’s First AI Regulations – How This Intersects With The Crypto Industry

Restricting Ordinals inscriptions on the network is a possible outcome of patching the problem. When asked if the vulnerability will cause Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens to “cease being a thing,” Dashjr said, “Correct.” However, because the network is immutable, inscriptions that already exist would not change.

It is evident from NVD’s calculated action that government authorities are paying more and more attention to the security aspects of cryptocurrencies. It highlights the increased awareness and proactive steps that these organizations are doing to fully manage the changing environment of digital assets and the risks that go along with them without sacrificing strong security.

ORDI price in the last 24 hours. Source: Coingecko

Meanwhile, the price of ORDI may be greatly impacted by the potential for Ordinals to be censored. LookOnChain reported earlier this week that a whale had dumped nearly 60,000 ORDI tokens, with a current market value of around $3.5 million, in response to Dashjr’s “vulnerability” statement.

Featured image from Shutterstock

Editorial Process for bitcoinist is centered on delivering thoroughly researched, accurate, and unbiased content. We uphold strict sourcing standards, and each page undergoes diligent review by our team of top technology experts and seasoned editors. This process ensures the integrity, relevance, and value of our content for our readers.
ShareTweetShareShare

Sign Up for Our Newsletter!

For updates and exclusive offers enter your email.

I consent to my submitted data being collected and stored.
Christian Encila

Christian Encila

Follow

Christian, a journalist and editor with leadership roles in Philippine and Canadian media, is fueled by his love for writing and cryptocurrency. Off-screen, he's a cook and cinephile who's constantly intrigued by the size of the universe.

Full Profile

Related Posts

Bitcoin

$6B In Bitcoin: Marathon Digital Treasury Now 2nd-Largest Among Public Firms

2 hours ago
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Miners Still Under Pressure In 2025 — How Long Can They Hold?

11 hours ago
Bitcoin

Analyst Says All Bitcoin Price Uptrend Are Duds Unless This Happens

22 hours ago
Bitcoin Buying Frenzy Ahead As Eric Trump Predicts ‘Floodgates Are Opening’

Bitcoin Buying Frenzy Ahead As Eric Trump Predicts ‘Floodgates Are Opening’

1 day ago
Bitcoin

Corporate Bitcoin Allocation Climbs As Companies Invest 22% Of Profits: Study

2 days ago
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Payments Now Accepted By Top UAE Developer For Real Estate

3 days ago

Premium Sponsors

Press Releases

  • miner

    XRP price battles for key support levels, with holders...

    10 hours ago
  • miner

    Global Investors Tap BAY Miner App for BTC and XRP Monthly...

    10 hours ago
  • Cloud Mining

    From Holding to Profit: How XRP Earns $27,000 Daily from...

    13 hours ago
  • minwer

    XRP Holders Can Earn $10,000 a Day Through COME...

    1 day ago
  • BTC prices hit a two-week high, and holders flocked to GMO...

    1 day ago

Bitcoin news portal providing breaking news, guides, price analysis about decentralized digital money & blockchain technology.

Bitcoin

  • News
  • Price
  • Businesses
  • Acceptance
  • Technology
  • Investment
  • Regulation
  • Reviews

Altcoins

  • News
  • Price
  • Ethereum
  • Ripple
  • Litecoin
  • EOS

Categories

  • Blockchain
  • Security
  • FinTech
  • Technology
  • Trending
  • Breaking News
  • Press Releases
  • How to

About Us

  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
© 2025 Bitcoinist.com. All Rights Reserved.
  • Bitcoin
    • News
    • Price
    • Businesses
    • Acceptance
    • Technology
    • Investment
    • Regulation
    • Reviews
    • All Bitcoin News
  • Altcoins
    • News
    • Price
    • Ethereum
    • Ripple
    • Litecoin
    • EOS
    • NAGA
    • All Altcoin News
  • Tech
    • Blockchain
    • Security
    • FinTech
    • Price
      • Bitcoin Price
      • Ethereum Price
      • Binance Coin Price
      • Litecoin Price
  • Industry
    • Industry News
    • Press Releases
  • How to
    • Buy gift cards/mobile Top Ups with Cryptos
    • What Is Bitcoin?
    • Best Bitcoin Wallet
    • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
    • Why Use Blockchain Technology?
    • Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SV
    • How to Buy Cryptocurrency
    • How to do Crypto Gambling
      • Crypto Casinos
      • Crypto Betting
    • Play Crypto Games
      • Crypto Poker
      • Crypto Slots
      • Crypto Blackjack
      • Crypto Crash Gambling
      • Plinko
    • Bitcoin Mining
    • Best Bitcoin Brokers
    • Best Bitcoin Forex Brokers
    • How To Earn Bitcoin
    • What is Facebook Libra?
    • Ripple and XRP: The Complete Guide
  • Events
  • Play Games
Advertise

© 2025 Bitcoinist. All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Center or Cookie Policy.