Ordinals API

Fast, reliable data for Bitcoin ordinals and BRC-20 tokens via REST.

Overview

The Ordinals API provides comprehensive inscription data for Bitcoin ordinals through a high-performance REST interface. Built with cached responses and optimized indexing, it delivers inscription metadata, trading activity, BRC-20 token information, and satoshi-level data with minimal latency.

Deprecation Notice

The Ordinals API will be deprecated on March 1st, 2026. Refer to the migration guide to migrate your application to using Xverse's Ordinals API instead.

Key features

  • Complete inscription data - Metadata, content, and ownership for all ordinals
  • BRC-20 token support - Full token metadata, balances, and holder information
  • Satoshi-level tracking - Inscription data tied to specific satoshis

Usage

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

For more usage examples, click here.

All Ordinals API responses include rate limit headers that help you monitor your API usage with Bitcoin-specific quota information.

Need help building with the Ordinals API?

Reach out to us on the #ordinals channel on Discord under the Hiro Developer Tools section. There's also a weekly office hours call every Wednesday at 1pm ET.

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