Deployment IDs

Deployment IDs in the Alkanes metaprotocol uniquely identify smart contracts and tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain.

What is a Deployment ID?

A Deployment ID (also called AlkaneId) is a unique identifier for an Alkanes contract or token. It consists of two components: a block number and a transaction index, which together precisely locate the deployment transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain.

ID Structure

Deployment IDs are represented as:

• Block: The Bitcoin block height where the contract was deployed
• Transaction: The transaction index within that block

Finding Deployment IDs

You can find Deployment IDs through:

• The Oyl Wallet interface
• Block explorers that support Alkanes
• The Oyl API
• Factory contract registry

Using Deployment IDs

Deployment IDs are used throughout the protocol to:

• Reference specific tokens in swap operations
• Identify pool contracts
• Specify routing paths for multi-hop swaps
• Query contract state

Understanding Deployment IDs is essential for working with the Oyl AMM protocol and Alkanes smart contracts on Bitcoin.