> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.leather.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.leather.io/discontinued/ordinals-inscriptions.md).

# Deprecation of Ordinals (Inscriptions) support in Leather

Leather is ending support for Ordinals, including Bitcoin inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens, on May 18, 2026. Transfer inscriptions to a compatible wallet before this date to avoid accidental loss throug

Leather will discontinue support for Ordinals, including Bitcoin inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens, on May 18, 2026. After this date, inscriptions will no longer be displayed or protected within Leather.

Unlike Stamps or SRC-20 tokens, inscriptions carry real risk of accidental loss because they are tied to specific UTXOs. Without wallet-level protection, regular BTC transactions may unintentionally transfer or destroy an inscription. You are strongly advised to transfer your inscriptions or migrate to an Ordinals-compatible wallet before May 18 to avoid accidental loss.

## What is Changing

After May 18, 2026:

* Inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens will no longer be displayed in Leather.
* Leather will no longer identify or protect inscription-related UTXOs.
* Bitcoin transactions may spend inscription-containing UTXOs without warning beyond basic safeguards.

Inscriptions remain on the Bitcoin blockchain and are not deleted. BRC-20 tokens — which are inscribed using the Ordinals protocol — are unaffected on-chain; only Leather's wallet-level support is ending.

## Important Risk to Understand

Inscriptions are tied to specific UTXOs — an inscribed sat is typically accompanied by padding sats to keep the output above the Bitcoin dust limit. Without wallet-level protection:

* Sending Bitcoin may unintentionally transfer or destroy inscriptions.
* Leather will treat all UTXOs as standard Bitcoin.

After the deprecation date, users are responsible for managing inscription safety.

## Limited Safeguards After Deprecation

Leather will show a generic warning whenever the wallet tries to spend BTC from the Taproot address, because this address can contain bitcoin with inscriptions or runes. These safeguards:

* Are not guarantees.
* Do not replace full Ordinals support.
* Should not be relied on for asset safety.

## What You Should Do Before May 18

If you want to retain your inscriptions, you have three options.

### Option 1: Transfer inscriptions (recommended)

While Leather still supports inscriptions:

1. Go to the **Collectibles** tab.
2. Locate the inscription you want to transfer.
3. Hover over it and select **Send**.
4. Enter a receiving address from a compatible wallet.
5. Confirm the transaction.

Notes:

* Ensure the destination wallet supports Ordinals.
* Keep enough BTC in your wallet to cover fees.
* Double-check the receiving address before sending.

### Option 2: Access your wallet in another wallet

You can restore your Leather wallet in another wallet that supports Ordinals. This method continues to work after May 18.

**If you use Account 1 in Leather:**

* Restore your Secret Key in Xverse.
* Use the **native SegWit address** as the payment address if prompted.

**If you use Account 2 or higher:**

* Xverse doesn't support these derivation paths.
* Use UniSat instead. See [this guide](https://trustmachines.notion.site/Accessing-specific-derivation-path-of-Leather-in-Unisat-wallet-5c52ccc5a23142df88e7bd2abdb67ab2?source=copy_link) to access any derivation path, and [this guide](/wallet-and-security/wallet-derivation-paths.md) to determine the exact derivation path. Or email [support@leather.io](mailto:support@leather.io?subject=Inscription%20check%20and%2For%20migration) for help.

### Option 3: Leave L1 collectables and migrate L2 assets

If you hold many inscriptions and don't want to pay fees to transfer each one individually:

1. Leave inscriptions in the original wallet address.
2. Create a new Leather wallet (new Secret Key or Ledger device).
3. Transfer your BTC, STX, and other assets to the new wallet.
4. Restore the original wallet in an Ordinals-compatible wallet when needed.

This avoids high fees and saves time compared to transferring each inscription.

## Important Notes

* You need BTC in your wallet to pay transaction fees.
* Some wallets may not support all derivation paths used by Leather.
* Not all wallets provide the same level of Ordinals support.
* Test with a small transfer if you're unsure.

## Background

Supporting Ordinals requires specialized indexing infrastructure, ongoing third-party API dependencies, and additional transaction logic and protections. Leather is prioritizing core Bitcoin functionality, Stacks ecosystem support, and features such as multi-wallet support and improved transaction flows.

Reach out to [support@leather.io](mailto:support@leather.io?subject=Inscription%20check%20and%2For%20migration) if you need help securing your inscriptions.

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