Hiro Systems
Hiro Systems, previously known as Onename, Blockstack Labs, and Blockstack, is a B2B company based in New York, specializing in infrastructure tools for Bitcoin and the Stacks blockchain. The company supports over 350 million monthly API requests and provides a range of developer tools and resources for the cryptocurrency sector.
Company History
Hiro Systems has undergone several name changes since its inception, starting as Onename, then Blockstack Labs, and later Blockstack. The company is based in New York, NY, USA, and operates in the B2B infrastructure sub-industry. Hiro Systems joined Y-Combinator's S14 batch, which helped propel its growth and development.
Locations and Team
Hiro Systems operates out of New York, NY, and serves a global clientele across the United States of America, America/Canada, and remote teams. The company maintains a partly remote work configuration, which supports its versatile and dynamic workforce consisting of 40 members.
Developer Tools for Bitcoin and Stacks
Hiro Systems specializes in building developer tools for Bitcoin L1 and the Stacks L2. The company supports a wide range of developer-friendly APIs and products, including Chainhook, a re-org aware indexing engine for Bitcoin layers; Ordhook, a client indexer for Ordinals; and Stacks.js, an SDK for building on the Stacks blockchain. Additionally, developers have access to tools like Clarinet for Clarity smart contract development, and a Clarity vscode extension.
Resources and Documentation
Hiro Systems provides extensive resources for developers, including comprehensive documentation, example apps, and tutorials. There are also a wide range of publications such as blog posts, videos, and newsletters. A notable resource is 'A Developer's Guide to Bitcoin DeFi,' along with a comprehensive guide to Web3 app development.
Explorer and API Services
Hiro Systems operates the Stacks Explorer and Ordinals Explorer to help users identify the Bitcoin block where a Stacks transaction was settled. The company serves over 350 million monthly API requests and supports thousands of cryptocurrency users. These APIs are valuable for querying information on addresses, balances, miner-participation, inscriptions, and more, offering robust tools for interacting with Bitcoin, Ordinals, and Stacks.