How to Deposit ORDI on OKX: BRC-20 Token Deposit Tutorial
To deposit ORDI on OKX, the crucial step is to use a BTC Taproot address (starting with bc1p) that supports receiving BRC-20 tokens. ORDI is a BRC-20 token on the Bitcoin network, and you must use the BTC network for deposits. Selecting the wrong address format or network type will result in irretrievable loss of funds.
Pre-Deposit Preparation: Confirm Where Your ORDI Is Stored
ORDI is the first BRC-20 token on the Bitcoin blockchain, with a total supply of 21 million. Most people store their ORDI in BRC-20 compatible Web3 wallets such as UniSat Wallet or OKX Web3 Wallet.
Step 1: Confirm where your ORDI is currently stored
What to do: Check whether your ORDI is in a wallet or on an L2 network like Merlin Chain.
How to do it:
Case A (In a BRC-20 wallet): Such as UniSat Wallet, OKX Web3 Wallet, etc. Confirm that the asset displayed in the wallet is ORDI, not M-ORDI.
Case B (On Merlin Chain L2): If you staked ORDI, you might be holding M-ORDI. You need to first swap M-ORDI back to ORDI at a 1:1 ratio before depositing to OKX.
Completion criteria: You have confirmed that you hold transferable ORDI assets and that your wallet has enough BTC for gas fees.
Prerequisite: You have completed identity verification (KYC) on OKX. Unverified accounts cannot deposit normally.
Step 1: Generate an ORDI Deposit Address on OKX
Step 2: Go to the deposit page and select ORDI
What to do: Open the OKX app or website, go to Assets - Deposit.
How to do it:
App: Bottom "Assets" → "Deposit" → Search for "ORDI".
Web: Top right "Assets" → "Deposit" → Select "ORDI".
Completion criteria: You have entered the ORDI deposit details page.
Step 3: Select the BTC network and confirm the address starts with bc1p
What to do: Select BTC (Bitcoin) as the deposit network, and copy the generated address.
How to do it: ORDI is a BRC-20 token based on the Bitcoin network (BTC Network). After selecting the BTC network, the generated address must be a Taproot address starting with bc1p. This is the standard address format for receiving BRC-20 tokens.
Completion criteria: You have copied a BTC deposit address starting with bc1p.
Warning: If you select a non-Taproot BTC address format (e.g., addresses starting with 1 or 3), you will be unable to receive BRC-20 tokens normally, potentially resulting in permanent loss of funds.
Step 2: Initiate ORDI Transfer from Your Wallet
Step 4: Initiate the transfer in your wallet
What to do: Open the Web3 wallet where you store ORDI (e.g., UniSat Wallet), select the ORDI asset, and start "Send" or "Transfer".
How to do it:
Paste the OKX deposit address starting with bc1p that you just copied.
Verify that the network is BTC mainnet.
Enter the amount of ORDI to transfer.
BRC-20 transfers may require first "inscribing the transfer inscription" and then sending. Some wallets (like TokenPocket) have combined these two steps into a single signature operation.
Confirm and submit, paying the corresponding BTC network miner fee.
Completion criteria: The wallet shows that the transaction has been broadcast and a transaction hash (TxID) has been generated.
Step 5: Wait for on-chain confirmation
What to do: Wait for BTC network confirmations.
How to do it: BTC network confirmations may take from 10 minutes to several tens of minutes. You can check real-time status via the TxID on a block explorer.
Completion criteria: The ORDI balance in your OKX account has increased.
Risk reminder:
Address format is the biggest risk: BRC-20 tokens must be deposited to a Taproot address (starting with bc1p) on the BTC network. Never use other BTC address formats or other networks.
M-ORDI must be swapped first: If your asset shows as M-ORDI on Merlin Chain L2, you need to swap it back to ORDI before depositing.
Sufficient miner fee: BTC network transfers require miner fees. Ensure your wallet has sufficient BTC balance.
First deposit a small test amount: For your first deposit, it's recommended to transfer a small amount of ORDI to test the process, and only after confirming receipt, transfer a larger amount.
After completing the above, how to confirm the deposit was successful?
Open the OKX app, go to "Assets" → "Funding Account", and check if the ORDI balance has changed. Also, in "Deposit History", confirm the status is "Completed". If it has not arrived after more than 30 minutes, keep your transaction hash (TxID), which is the most critical piece of evidence when contacting OKX customer support to locate your assets.
