Galaxy Research analyzes random Bitcoin inscriptions and suggests they are script tests.

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Bitcoin breaking news: Galaxy Research has analyzed random letter inscriptions on the Bitcoin network over the past three weeks. These inscriptions, resembling encrypted text, are likely generated by a random letter script. The team, referring to the actor as the "Babel Scribe," suggests the activity tests data publishing tools on the Bitcoin mainnet. The texts exhibit uniform letter frequency, no English patterns, and include text in multiple languages, binary data, and the U.S. Declaration of Independence. A total of 3.33 million satoshis were deposited, with 24% spent on transaction fees.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Galaxy Research analyzed and found that over the past three weeks, the Bitcoin network has seen approximately 40 inscriptions per day composed of random letters, appearing like encrypted text but not containing cryptographic messages. These addresses previously inscribed the U.S. Constitution into the Bitcoin network in May. Analysis of 562 such texts revealed that the frequency of all 26 English letters was nearly uniform—significantly different from patterns in normal English or substitution ciphers. Metrics such as word length distribution and repeated word frequency also suggest these texts were likely generated by a random letter generator.

Galaxy Research refers to this actor as the "Babel Scribe," suggesting it is more likely testing data publishing tools on the Bitcoin mainnet than attempting to transmit hidden messages. The on-chain transaction structure, repeated use of change addresses, and regular timing of releases all indicate the characteristics of automated scripts. Related activities include testing with text, random words in various languages, binary data, and later, the U.S. Declaration of Independence. An estimated 3.33 million satoshis have been transferred to this project, with approximately 24% used to pay miner fees, while the remaining funds are still held in the associated addresses. Researchers recommend not interpreting this noise as concealed information.

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