OrdChan Indexer

OrdChan Indexer is a specialized application designed to monitor the Bitcoin blockchain for Ordinals inscriptions that conform to the OrdChan protocol, providing real-time access to protocol messages stored on the Bitcoin blockchain.

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// OrdChan Protocol Visualization
{
  "p": "ordchan",
  "type": "board",
  "name": "bitcoin"
}

// Board with threads
bitcoin/
├── thread_1: "BTC Price Discussion"
├── thread_2: "Lightning Network Updates"
└── thread_3: "Ordinals Development"
    ├── reply_1: "Great progress!"
    └── reply_2: "Looking forward to more."
        └── reply_3: "This is awesome."

Our Mission

Building infrastructure for the OrdChan ecosystem

The OrdChan Indexer serves as a crucial infrastructure component for applications building on the OrdChan protocol, providing real-time access to protocol messages stored on the Bitcoin blockchain.

DC
Decentralized Message Storage
OrdChan leverages Bitcoin Ordinals to create a permanent, censorship-resistant messaging system where all data is stored directly on the Bitcoin blockchain.
GA
Global Accessibility
Anyone with internet access can retrieve and interact with OrdChan messages using our indexer, regardless of location or restrictions.
PS
Protocol-based Standards
By adhering to the OrdChan protocol specification, we ensure compatibility across different applications and services in the ecosystem.
DX
Modern Developer Experience
Our Next.js powered API and web interface provide developers with the tools they need to build powerful applications on top of the OrdChan protocol.

OrdChan Protocol

A JSON-based messaging protocol built on top of Bitcoin Ordinals that enables the creation of boards, threads, and replies.

Board

{
  "p": "ordchan",
  "type": "board",
  "name": "BoardName"
}

Thread

{
  "p": "ordchan",
  "type": "thread",
  "title": "Thread Title",
  "content": "Thread content",
  "board": "<board_id>"
}

Reply

{
  "p": "ordchan",
  "type": "reply",
  "content": "Reply content",
  "thread": "<thread_id>",
  "reply": "<reply_id>"
}
Learn more about the protocol

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