56 Bitcoin Blocks Inscribed as BIC Map Goes Live on ICP

Day one of BIC has closed with 56 Bitcoin blocks now permanently inscribed on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), marking the first visible phase of the Bitmap-based on-chain mapping project.

The launch has introduced a system where individual Bitcoin blocks are represented as digital parcels on ICP, each one recorded permanently and linked to burned DOM. With the first day complete, 56 blocks have been claimed out of a possible one million, setting the early structure of the map that continues to expand as participants connect their wallets and select available blocks.

Users accessing the BIC platform can now connect a Plug wallet and view their holdings through a feature labelled My BICs. This appears directly beneath the BIC Map interface and automatically lists owned blocks in a structured view. Each entry can be opened individually, allowing users to inspect details tied to their selected block.

The initial set includes early and so-called genesis-related blocks alongside halving blocks, both of which remain available for claim. The broader supply stands at one million blocks, leaving the majority still unallocated as activity begins to build.

The pace of participation has so far been measured, though the early movement has drawn attention within the Bitmap and ICP communities. With only 56 blocks taken on day one, the system remains largely open, with the map showing clear space between early claims.

As more users connect and select blocks, the visual structure of the map is expected to change in real time. For now, the early distribution offers a snapshot of a system still in its opening stage, with most of the grid yet to be filled.

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