BITCOIN RUNE AWARDS

Introducing the Bitcoin Rune Awards
Celebrating One Year of Runes
One year ago, Bitcoin Runes reshaped the future of tokens on Bitcoin. What began as a protocol has become a movement, a culture fueled by memes, lore, builders, traders, and unstoppable energy. To mark this historic moment, OrdinalNews proudly presents the first-ever Bitcoin Rune Awards.
This is a tribute to the chaos, the creativity, and the code. A chance to honor the best projects, teams, influencers, wallets, memes, and vibes that shaped the first chapter of Bitcoin Runes.
Why We Created the Bitcoin Rune Awards
At OrdinalNews, we’ve been here since block zero of Runes. We witnessed the launch, the degen wave, the rise of free and fair meme coins, and the unstoppable creativity across the ecosystem.
We created the Bitcoin Rune Awards to give the community a voice. To celebrate those who didn’t just build, but created culture. Whether you’re holding $DOG, laughing with $BILLY, backing $MIM, minting with $RSIC, or vibing with $PUPS, this is your moment to vote and be heard.
The Concept Behind the Awards
This isn’t a leaderboard or popularity contest. It’s a Rune-native celebration, built for the community.
There are 10 categories. Each one highlights a different pillar of the ecosystem, from memes to infrastructure, lore to vibes. You’ll see 5 preset finalists, but also have the option to type in and select any other project or name.
It’s flexible, fair, and fun, designed to reward both recognition and discovery.
How Voting Works
- 10 categories
- 5 preset answers per category
- “Type & Select” field available for every category
- Vote once per category every 24 hours
- Voting runs from Tuesday, April 22, 2025 UTC at 05:00 UTC to Friday, April 25, 2025 UTC at 15:00 UTC
You can support the projects you believe in, big or small. Whether it’s a major wallet provider or your favorite underground Rune memecoin, your voice matters.
If you’re repping $DOG, $BILLY, $MIM, $PUPS, $RSIC, or any of the hundreds of Rune tokens, you’re part of this story.
The 10 Award Categories
🏆 BEST MEME
The most iconic, viral, or hilarious meme in the Runeverse.
🌐 BEST COMMUNITY
The strongest, loudest, and most supportive Rune crew out there.
⚡ BEST VIBES
The ultimate Rune token with unmatched energy, community presence, or pure chaos. Just vibes.
📜 BEST LORE
The most immersive story, mythology, or branding around a token or project.
🧠 BEST RUNEFLUENCER
Some community favorites include @LeonidasNFT, @btcbongo, @mavensbot, @FarmerJoe0x, @nonfungible_jan, and other voices leading the charge.
👥 BEST TEAM
Vote for the group behind your favorite Rune token.
🛠️ BEST BUILDERS
For the creators, devs, and teams pushing Runes forward through code and innovation.
🧱 BEST INFRASTRUCTURE
You can vote for essential tools and platforms like Liquidium, RuneMine, Ord.io, OrdiScan, The Wizards of Ord, and others that power the ecosystem.
🔐 BEST WALLET
Top picks include: Xverse, UniSat, Magic Eden, OKX, Leather, or any other wallet that made your Rune experience smooth.
🛒 BEST EXCHANGE
Vote for platforms like Magic Eden, OKX, UniSat, Satflow, Xverse, and others enabling Rune trading.
The Voting Experience
- Vote once per category every 24 hours
- Choose from preset options or type & select in your own
- No wallet or login required
- Optimized for mobile and desktop
Voting takes place directly at OrdinalNews.io. Join in, cast your votes, and make history together.
Timeline & Participation
- Voting Opens: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 UTC at 05:00 UTC
- Voting Closes: Friday, April 25, 2025 UTC at 15:00 UTC
- Winners Announced: Automatically displayed on the site after voting ends at 15:00 UTC on April 25, 2025
Each user can vote once per category every 24 hours. Feel free to return and support different favorites across multiple days.
Shoutout to the Community & Ecosystem
This would not be possible without the Rune community.
Respect to Casey Rodarmor, creator of the Runes protocol.
Thanks to every builder, artist, influencer, and Rune degen who brought the first year to life.
You’re not just participants. You are the reason this space thrives.
Final Words
The Bitcoin Rune Awards are only the beginning.
This event will become an annual tradition, a cultural timestamp for Bitcoin Runes. A way to honor those who build and meme and shape the future of Bitcoin-native assets.
If you laughed at a Rune meme,
If you minted or traded with purpose,
If you believed in the power of decentralized creativity,
This is your celebration.
🔗 Vote now at OrdinalNews.io
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