Runes API

Fast, reliable data for Bitcoin Runes via REST.

Overview

The Runes API provides comprehensive data for Bitcoin Runes through a high-performance REST interface. Built with cached responses and optimized indexing, it delivers rune metadata, trading activity, holder information, and etching details with minimal latency.

Key features

  • Complete runes coverage - Metadata for all etchings and rune activity
  • Holder tracking - Balances and ownership data for rune holders
  • Activity monitoring - Real-time tracking of rune transfers and operations

Usage

Terminal
$ 
curl -L 'https://api.hiro.so/runes/v1/etchings' -H 'Accept: application/json'

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