What Are Inscriptions?
Inscriptions integrate various forms of information—such as text, images, videos, or smart contracts—into Bitcoin's smallest unit, the "Satoshi." Inspired by Bitcoin's Ordinals protocol, inscriptions have evolved into diverse standards like Ethereum's Ethscription, Solana's SPL-20, and others tailored to specific blockchains. This expansion highlights inscriptions as a universal language for digital ownership, fostering innovation and interoperability across blockchain networks.
Supported Features
Creation
✅ Live:
- Bitcoin Inscriptions
- Ethereum Inscriptions
- Polygon Inscriptions
- 20+ networks
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Asset Management
✅ Live:
- Ordinals (BRC-20 & NFT collections)
- Stamps (SRC-20)
- Ethscriptions (ETHS)
🚀 Coming Soon:
- Atomicals (ARC-20)
- Doginals (DRC-20)
- Runes
- Rune Alpha
Trading
✅ Live:
- Ordinals (BRC-20)
- Solana Inscriptions (SPL-20)
- Aptos Inscriptions (APT-20)
- Ethscriptions (ETHS)
🚀 Coming Soon:
- Atomicals (ARC-20)
- Doginals (DRC-20)
- Runes
Key Inscription Protocols Explained
Ordinals
Developed by Casey Rodarmor (December 2022), Ordinals assigns unique serial numbers to individual satoshis, enabling NFT-like properties by embedding data (images, text, etc.) directly on the Bitcoin blockchain.
BRC-20
Launched by domodata (March 2023), BRC-20 is a token standard built atop Ordinals, using JSON-formatted inscriptions to deploy, mint, and transfer tokens—akin to Ethereum’s ERC-20 but for Bitcoin.
Atomicals (ARC-20)
Introduced by an anonymous developer (September 2023), Atomicals reimagines decentralized asset issuance on Bitcoin, leveraging Proof-of-Work for fair minting.
Doginals (DRC-20)
A meme-to-mainstream evolution for Dogecoin, DRC-20 enables fungible tokens similar to BRC-20 but optimized for Dogecoin’s ecosystem.
Stamps (SRC-20)
Pioneered by Mike In Space, Stamps permanently embed image data into Bitcoin transactions, requiring full-node synchronization.
Runes
Casey Rodarmor’s answer to BRC-20’s limitations (September 2023), Runes is a UTXO-based fungible token protocol designed for seamless integration with Lightning Network.
👉 Discover how Runes enhance scalability
FAQs
Q: How do inscriptions differ from traditional NFTs?
A: Inscriptions are chain-native and often more lightweight, embedding data directly into a blockchain’s base layer (e.g., Bitcoin satoshis).
Q: Is BRC-20 compatible with Ethereum wallets?
A: No—BRC-20 tokens exist on Bitcoin and require Ordinals-compatible tools.
Q: Why choose Runes over BRC-20?
A: Runes’ UTXO design reduces blockchain clutter and enables Lightning Network compatibility.
Q: Can I trade Doginals on OKX?
A: Doginals (DRC-20) support is coming soon—stay tuned!
Q: Are Stamps truly permanent?
A: Yes, Stamps force full-node validation, ensuring immutable storage on Bitcoin.
Why OKX Leads Inscriptions
OKX offers the most comprehensive multichain inscription ecosystem, combining live trading, asset management, and upcoming protocols under one platform. With 20+ supported networks and a commitment to innovation, OKX is the gateway to tomorrow’s digital ownership.
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