Is Runes Dead? (@JakeBlockchain vs @RaphaStacks)

Is Runes Dead? (@JakeBlockchain vs @RaphaStacks)

From Cryptoconomy by Cryptoconomy

December 7, 2025 · 1h 7m · Season 5 · Episode 9

About this episode

A deep dive into the future of Runes on Bitcoin and their implications for the ecosystem.

In this episode, I sit down with Rapha and Jake Blockchain for a deep dive on the future of Runes on Bitcoin—what they unlock, what they break, and what actually survives once the hype clears. We get into why Runes exist in the first place, how they change miner incentives and blockspace markets, and whether Bitcoin-native fungible tokens end up as pure casino chips or critical infrastructure for the next cycle. Along the way we cover: • Runes vs BRC-20 and where each fits in the Bitcoin ecosystem • How Runes might reshape fees, mempools, and miner economics • The culture war around “spam,” memes, and “serious” Bitcoin use • What builders should pay attention to now if they’re Runes-curious • Our best and worst case scenarios for Runes over the next few years If you’re trying to understand whether Runes are the future of Bitcoin experimentation or just another hype wave, this conversation will give you a grounded, no-BS view from both sides. Jake's Take: https://x.com/builtonbtcpod/status/1993768648356548678?s=46&t=cLmqCcO7_iC-4yxeKxl1AQ Rapha's Take: Rapha on X: https://x.com/RaphaStacks Jake on X: https://x.com/JakeBlockchain Mark on X: https://x.com/MarkKilaghbian fak.fun…

People in this episode

Host: Mark Kilaghbian

Guests: Jake Blockchain, Rapha

Topics covered

  • Runes
  • Bitcoin
  • fungible tokens
  • miner incentives
  • blockspace markets
  • crypto experimentation

Keywords

  • Runes
  • Bitcoin
  • BRC-20
  • miner economics
  • mempools
  • crypto culture
  • token experimentation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BitcoinYield.com, fak.fun, www.pepecoins.io

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