Does introducing SATs & brc-20 strays away from bitcoin's original purpose?

Mixed community reactions: While introducing SATS and BRC-20 tokens to Bitcoin brings new opportunities, such as tokenization and peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers, it's also sparked debates on the potential increase in transaction costs and whether it strays away from Bitcoin's original purpose.

Why is brc-20 so popular?

One of the key reasons for BRC-20 popularity is that the token standard unlocks new capabilities for the Bitcoin blockchain when used in DeFi applications. Among BRC-20 tokens, RATS, SATS and ORDI rank among the top performers in terms of gains for the token’s holders on a weekly timeframe.

What is brc-20 & how does it work?

The integration of BRC-20 tokens has broadened the Bitcoin network's horizons, allowing for the hosting of various digital assets without the hassles that come with Ethereum's Solidity coding. This adds an extra layer of security thanks to the robustness of the Bitcoin network.