The Runes protocol is set to redefine how we interact with Bitcoin-backed tokens. Leather has supported this innovative protocol from the start, enabling users to view their token balances in the browser extension and easily connect to Runes platforms to take full advantage of this groundbreaking technology.
Our integration with advanced platforms like Luminex, Ordbit, and Satflow has encouraged users to explore the broader Bitcoin ecosystem and interact with Runes like never before.
The introduction of USD balance displays for Runes (where users can see their Runes in USD with Leather) in July was another step toward enhancing clarity and confidence for users who want to use Leather as their Runes wallet.
Whether you're exploring Runes for the first time or are already a seasoned crypto user, Leather offers a seamless, refined experience as a Runes wallet. Let’s dive in.
What is a Runes Wallet?
A Runes wallet, like Leather, is designed to manage Runes efficiently, enabling you to securely store, transfer, etch, and mint your Runes tokens. By supporting the Runes protocol, Leather makes it easy to manage your assets while also connecting to the vast ecosystem of Runes platforms.
Leather also offers features that enhance the overall user experience. For instance, you can view your Runes balances in USD, just as you can with other tokens in the wallet. This provides instant clarity on your holdings, ensuring you stay informed without the need for external tools.
How to Use Runes with Leather
Now, this is where the fun beLeather elevates the experience of using Runes, making it simple to manage your assets and explore the ecosystem. Here’s how you can leverage Leather with Runes:
Seamless USD Balances: Leather includes USD balance support for Runes, giving you real-time access to the value of your tokens. This feature helps you make informed decisions, allowing you to plan trades or transactions with confidence and clarity.
Connect to Runes Platforms: Leather allows you to easily connect to key platforms like Luminex, Ordbit, and Satflow, each offering unique functionality for Runes users.
Etch & Mint Runes With Leather
Luminex is the go-to platform for etching and minting Runes. With Leather, you can easily create new Runes (etching) or mint additional units of existing Runes based on their minting terms.
Leather also allows you to manage rare sat inscriptions and parent-child inscriptions with ease, streamlining what could otherwise be a complex process.
Buy & Sell Runes Using Leather
Through Leather, users can connect to Ordbit, a decentralized exchange (DEX) that facilitates the trading of Runes and other Bitcoin-native assets. By integrating Leather, you gain access to liquidity pools, staking opportunities, and minting tools that allow for a flexible trading experience.
For pro-level traders, Leather also connects with Satflow, offering features like real-time mempool aggregation, one-click bulk listings, and the ability to earn Satflow Flux points for those on the platform's waitlist, enhancing your trading capabilities.
What Are Runes and How Do They Work?
Bitcoin runes are the next evolution in Bitcoin's token landscape. Created by Casey Rodarmor, the founder of Bitcoin Ordinals, Runes offer a more efficient and simplified approach to fungible tokens. How? By reducing blockchain congestion and minimizing the reliance on off-chain data, which are common issues with previous protocols like Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens.
This is a big deal because a congested blockchain often leads to higher transaction fees. Similarly, relying on off-chain data can be risky, as it doesn’t benefit from the security guarantees that a blockchain provides.
By leveraging Bitcoin’s Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) model, Bitcoin Runes enable the minting, transferring, and management of tokens while minimizing their blockchain footprint.
Do More With Leather, Unlock the Power of Runes
Leather’s integration with the Runes protocol and its platforms reflects our commitment to delivering a powerful Bitcoin wallet experience. Whether you’re minting, transferring, or trading Runes, Leather offers seamless access to advanced tools and an intuitive interface, empowering you to navigate the evolving world of Bitcoin-backed tokens with ease.
The best way to unlock the full potential of Runes is by connecting to the apps and exchanges integrated with Leather. Platforms like Luminex allow you to etch and mint Runes, while Ordbit and Satflow enables you to trade Runes and other Bitcoin-native assets effortlessly.
By using Leather as your Runes wallet, you're not just managing assets—you’re unlocking the full potential of the Runes ecosystem.
