As Bitcoin's halving approaches, many are anticipating the launch of Casey Rodarmor's Runes protocol. The previous project, Ordinals, generated significant revenue but also caused network congestion and high user fees. Runes aims to simplify and secure the creation of tokens on Bitcoin, potentially expanding Bitcoin culture. However, some in the community are skeptical of the protocol's similarity to Ordinals and its potential impact on network congestion and fees. Additionally, the halving may lead to a greater reliance on transaction fees for network security, potentially driving up fees.