# Runes

Runes is a fungible token protocol built natively on Bitcoin. It aims to provide a simple, efficient, and UTXO-friendly way to issue and transfer fungible tokens on Bitcoin, without requiring off-chain infrastructure or complex indexers.\
Runes defines a method for creating and transferring fungible tokens on Bitcoin using standard transaction fields like OP\_RETURN.

* Simple: The protocol logic is minimal and does not rely on external systems.
* On-chain: All state and transfer data are embedded within Bitcoin transactions.
* UTXO-native: Assets are stored and moved through Bitcoin’s native UTXO structure.

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UniSat provides full protocol-level support for Runes, including:

* Mint & Etch Runes: Users can define new Rune tickers(etch) or mint runes through [UniSat Inscribe](https://unisat.io/runes/inscribe)
* Wallet Integration: Rune balances and transactions are supported directly in the UniSat Wallet, enabling send and receive functions
* Marketplace: UniSat's marketplace enables the trading of Runes tickers through [UniSat Marketplace](https://unisat.io/runes/market)
* Explorer: Users can browse Rune assets, holders, and activity via the Rune section of [UniScan](https://uniscan.cc/runes)

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More information: [https://docs.ordinals.com/runes/specification.html ](https://docs.ordinals.com/runes/specification.html)

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