| title | Ordinals API |
|---|---|
| sidebarTitle | Overview |
| description | Fast, reliable data for Bitcoin ordinals and BRC-20 tokens via REST. |
| llm | false |
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.
:::callout
The Ordinals API will be deprecated on March 9th, 2026. Refer to the migration guide to migrate your application to using Xverse's Ordinals API instead. :::
- 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
$ curl -L 'https://api.hiro.so/ordinals/v1/inscriptions' -H 'Accept: application/json'
For more usage examples, click here.
:::callout All Ordinals API responses include rate limit headers that help you monitor your API usage with Bitcoin-specific quota information. :::
:::callout type: help
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. :::