Bitcoin Concepts
What is OP_CAT and why does it matter?
OP_CAT is a re-enabled Bitcoin opcode that allows concatenation of data in script. On Fractal, OP_CAT powers secure smart contracts, recursive covenants, and modular logic across Bitcoin-native assets.
What are Bitcoin covenants?
Covenants let you restrict how UTXOs can be spent — enabling things like vaults, decentralized governance, or time-locked contracts. Fractal supports expressive covenants through OP_CAT.
What’s the difference between CAT20, BRC-20, and Runes?
CAT20: Contract-enabled token standard native to Fractal, designed for programmable logic using Bitcoin Script
BRC-20: Simple inscription-based token format that originated on Bitcoin, now supported natively on Fractal
Runes: Lightweight, inscription-based token protocol supported on both Bitcoin and Fractal
All three standards are natively supported on Fractal.
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