Bitcoin miners are currently experiencing a surge in revenue due to the increase in transaction fees on the network, which is partly attributed to the Ordinals protocol. However, this trend may not last long as users are already seeking alternative transaction methods. The sudden increase in fees has also posed a challenge for mining pools, as they need to hold more bitcoin reserves. This short-term phenomenon provides a glimpse into the future of bitcoin miners, who will eventually rely solely on transaction fees for compensation when block rewards come to an end.