NodeStrategy, the first Ordinals project on Bitcoin, has failed to boost its token price despite a compelling narrative involving NFT buybacks and burns. The project, which revolves around the NODESTRAT token, is hindered by a 10% transaction fee that is crucial for its operation but also restricts its growth. This fee is collected only on the radFi/Bound platform, limiting liquidity and trading volume. The NODESTRAT token's mechanism involves using transaction fees to buy and burn tokens, theoretically increasing value. However, the 10% fee on both buying and selling creates a 20% round-trip cost, deterring traders and stifling demand. With daily trading volume at just $9,000, the system struggles to generate sufficient fees to sustain buybacks, leading to stagnant prices. The project's design, reliant on a single platform for fee collection, further restricts liquidity and prevents the token from reaching its net asset value.