More than ‘just art’ — Ordinals that power miners and compete for Bitcoin

Hashrate Hackers connects miners and collectors, providing gamified BTC rewards and tailored mining services, effectively turning collectors into contributors to the Bitcoin network.

Imagine a community of Ordinals holders that could compete for significant amounts of Bitcoin (BTC) every month because of their contribution to power the mining network with Ordinals.

With rising mainstream interest and renewed attention spurred by the reelection of US President Trump, the Bitcoin ecosystem is experiencing accelerated growth. Despite this expansion, the industry remains divided into two communities that operate with minimal cooperation: miners and digital art collectors.

Miners are integral to securing transactions and maintaining decentralization, while collectors utilize the network to form communities around digital collectibles or Ordinals. Bitcoin purists have historically labeled Ordinals as congestive to the network and undermining the purity and simplicity of the mother chain.

Despite these philosophical differences, both groups share a common goal — advancing the Bitcoin network. Hashrate Hackers (HH), an Ordinals collection where miners and collectors come together, aims to challenge the perception of Ordinals communities by introducing real utility and bridging the divide between them.

At its core, this initiative seeks to turn collectors into active contributors to the network while rewarding them for their participation. In essence, HH brings community to Bitcoin and value to Ordinals.

Enhancing the store of value

HH seeks to create a cultural repository that enhances Bitcoin’s store of value. The project is powered by Blockware, a globally renowned Bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure firm. With over 400,000 mining rigs sold and more than 15,000 BTC mined, Blockware provides the technical backbone for HH, enabling collectors to become participants in mining operations at an industrial scale.

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At the core of HH is an interactive model featuring periodic events called “Hacks,” skill-based challenges set against the clock. These events allow participants to compete for BTC rewards based on their performance in leaderboard-driven competitions. Participants will receive additional incentives. Between Hacks, holders can enhance their virtual mining rigs, refine strategies and increase their computing power to improve their standing in future events.

HH distinguishes itself by operating at an industrial scale and forging meaningful connections between the native mining community and the Ordinals space. Unlike previous initiatives that required holders to pay for mining services, HH offers the means to contribute on an industrial scale to the network without the need for ongoing financial upkeep and allows participants to regularly compete for rewards by simply holding an Ordinal.

While other projects have relied on models such as an electric meter system, which requires ongoing payments, HH adopts a more user-friendly approach. With HH, owning the Ordinal allows participants to compete for significant BTC rewards without additional commitments.

Portraits inspired by simple geometric shapes, drawing influence from the worlds of hacker-tech and urban sci-fi. Source: Hashrate Hackers

The project’s high-production thematic design, focused on developing virtual mining rigs and engaging in Hacks, adds an immersive and gamified element to the experience. Beyond competitions, HH also provides “white-glove” services that ensure seamless integration for mining newcomers. These services include personalized support and preferential rates for setting up personal mining operations through Blockware, allowing participants to earn tangible rewards while meaningfully connecting with Bitcoin’s infrastructure.

Sustaining ‘hack’ competitions

The launch of HH is scheduled for Feb. 25, with details first announced on their X account. Primary sales aim to establish a mining operation valued between $5 and $10 million, which would allow for significant Bitcoin rewards each month. This funding will play a crucial role in driving the project’s development while ensuring the sustainability of future Hack events, keeping participants engaged and rewarded. To build momentum, the first Hack will take place within proximity of the launch.

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As part of its rollout, the collection will debut on OrdinalsBot’s Trio launchpad. They were the partner of choice because they could deliver highly customized inscriptions, pushing the boundaries on new use cases, which is what HH is doing. Communities and early supporters across the Ordinals network will be whitelisted for preferential access during the initial sale, securing a discounted mint price of 0.01 BTC. Users can join the whitelist by following the project’s X account and following the pinned directions.

Projects like HH illustrate the evolving potential of decentralized finance and digital ownership by making Ordinals more accessible and integrating them with large-scale mining operations. The combination of industrial-scale mining, gamified interaction, and seamless access to professional services promises a more collaborative and robust Bitcoin ecosystem.