I think ordinals are a bit of a double edged sword when it comes to the Bitcoin ecosystem. On one hand, they bring a wave of innovation and open up new ways to use the Bitcoin blockchain beyond just financial transactions. People are experimenting with art, NFTs, and even data storage directly on chain, which some might say adds value or relevance to Bitcoin in a more creative context.
But on the other hand, this comes at a cost. Ordinals increase block space usage and drive up transaction fees, which could push out regular users who just want to send or receive BTC. It also raises concerns about Bitcoin’s original purpose  some feel it’s straying too far from being a peer-to-peer cash system.
So, are they good or bad? I’d say it depends on how much you value innovation versus purity. Some see it as Bitcoin evolving, others see it as a distraction. The debate’s far from over and that’s probably a good thing. It means the community still cares deeply about where things are heading