The Bitcoin community has recently been abuzz with an existential debate over a new NFT project called Ordinals. The project, which is set to launch in the coming weeks, seeks to create a unique token system based on “ordinal numbers” that will allow users to assign numerical values and rankings (i.e., first place, second place) to digital assets such as artworks or collectibles.

At its core, the goal of Ordinals is two fold: firstly it aims at creating an open-source platform for trading and exchanging these tokens; secondly it wants to establish an authoritative ranking system for digital items that could be used by collectors and investors alike when making decisions about what assets are worth buying or selling. This would provide buyers with more information about their purchases than ever before – something many consider essential in this rapidly growing market of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

However despite its potential promise there has been much criticism surrounding the concept from within the Bitcoin community - particularly those who believe that assigning value through rank orderings goes against Satoshi Nakamoto's original vision for cryptocurrency decentralization. These critics suggest that introducing arbitrary ordering systems into blockchain technology runs counterintuitively against one of Bitcoin's primary goals - namely trustless transactions between individuals without any third party intermediary involved whatsoever! While some may agree with this sentiment others argue just as strongly in favor of using ordinal numbers as they can help facilitate greater liquidity amongst traders while simultaneously providing additional insight into asset valuation models not previously available via traditional methods alone

Ultimately only time will tell if Ordinals proves successful but regardless both sides have made compelling arguments regarding why either approach should be adopted moving forward so we'll all have wait until launch day arrives later this month!