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Bitcoin Ordinals assign individual satoshis a serial order and can attach content to them. They are not the same thing as tokens or standard NFTs.

People choose Bitcoin for its fixed supply, open network, and transferability, but its volatility and self-custody risks are real.

Bitcoin rehypothecation means a custodian reuses your BTC for lending or collateral. The key issue is whether you control the coins or just a claim.

A bitcoin seed phrase is the backup that restores wallet access. If you lose it or expose it, the damage can be permanent.

To borrow against bitcoin, deposit BTC as collateral, then focus on LTV, liquidation rules, rates, and custody risk before taking a loan.

IRAs that allow direct bitcoin holding are usually self-directed IRAs with bitcoin trading and custody support, not standard brokerage IRAs.

You can buy bitcoin with lower verification in some channels, but that usually means higher risk, weaker protection, and tighter limits.

Should you invest in bitcoin? Start with risk tolerance, cash needs, time horizon, and security habits before making any move.