| title | Runes API |
|---|---|
| sidebarTitle | Overview |
| description | Fast, reliable data for Bitcoin Runes via REST. |
| llm | false |
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.
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The Runes API will be deprecated on March 1st, 2026. Refer to the migration guide to migrate your application to using Xverse's Runes API instead. :::
- 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
$ curl -L 'https://api.hiro.so/runes/v1/etchings' -H 'Accept: application/json'
For more usage examples, click here.
:::callout All Runes API responses include rate limit headers that help you monitor your API usage with Bitcoin-specific quota information. :::
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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. :::