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Phantom Wallet Now Supports Bitcoin, Ordinals, and BRC-20 Tokens

Self-custody crypto wallet Phantom has expanded its compatibility to include Bitcoin, Ordinals, and BRC-20 tokens, marking a milestone for Bitcoin backers. This move comes after Phantom added support for dapps and assets on Ethereum and Polygon. The addition of Bitcoin support highlights the increasing centrality of the Bitcoin network in the digital asset economy.

Self-custody crypto wallet Phantom has expanded its compatibility to include Bitcoin, Ordinals, and BRC-20 tokens, marking a milestone for Bitcoin backers. This move comes after Phantom added support for dapps and assets on Ethereum and Polygon. The addition of Bitcoin support highlights the increasing centrality of the Bitcoin network in the digital asset economy.

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