Ordinals FAQs

Question 1

Do I need API keys to use Ordinals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at least one API key from either Hiro or Ordiscan is required to access the core data. A Magic Eden API key is optional but recommended for extended access to marketplace-specific data.

Question 2

What types of Bitcoin Ordinals data can I access?

Accepted Answer

You can access a wide range of data including inscription metadata and content, rune details, BRC-20 token information, collection stats, marketplace listings, address balances, rare satoshi details, and transaction-related data through 24 specialized tools.

Question 3

Is Ordinals designed for AI model integration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Ordinals is built as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, making it specifically optimized for seamless integration with AI models. This allows AI to easily query and utilize rich Bitcoin Ordinals data.

Question 4

What is Ordinals (ordinals-mcp)?

Accepted Answer

Ordinals is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides comprehensive multi-API access to the Bitcoin Ordinals ecosystem. It's designed for developers and AI models to easily retrieve data on inscriptions, runes, BRC-20 tokens, collections, and rare sats.

Question 5

How does Ordinals ensure data reliability and performance?

Accepted Answer

Ordinals aggregates data from multiple APIs (Hiro, Ordiscan, Magic Eden) with built-in fallbacks. It features intelligent caching with varying time-to-live (TTL) for different data types and implements robust token bucket rate limiting with automatic wait-and-retry mechanisms to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

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