Introduced with great fanfare on April 20, coinciding with Bitcoin's much-hyped fourth halving, Runes quickly captivated the crypto community. Their launch spurred a heated debate mirroring the controversy seen with Bitcoin Ordinals. Initial excitement was palpable: Runes transactions astonishingly made up 57.7% of all Bitcoin transactions on launch day. However, this dominant presence rapidly waned. By May 20, their share of fees dropped dramatically to 8.7%. So, what lasting impact will Runes have on the Bitcoin ecosystem?...