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BIT/HISTORY OF BITCOIN
The First Edition is housed in a case crafted from 5,000-year-old fossilised black oak, England’s rarest native hardwood. Ancient and enduring, the case has been designed to safeguard this work for generations to come.
Inside lies the bull leather bound volume, its cover crowned with a bespoke silver Bitcoin emblem by Asprey Studio. Within its pages 128 original artworks bring to life Bitcoin’s remarkable journey, each moment reimagined through the vision of world-leading artists.
As the inaugural copy, proceeds from the First Edition will be donated to Mi Primer Bitcoin, connecting the history it preserves with the future it secures, ensuring new generations can learn, build and carry Bitcoin’s story forward.
First Edition copy of the evolution of Bitcoin told through 128 unique artworks.
Made from 5,000-year-old fossilised black oak, England’s rarest native hardwood.
Silver Bitcoin emblem by Asprey Studio of London, set on the book’s cover.
Companion volume connecting the art with detailed research from the people behind the stories.
A custodian of history
Bitcoin began as an idea, grew into a movement, and became a revolution. BIT preserves that path so we can carry it forward because only by learning from the past can we truly shape the future.
Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future
The story of Bitcoin is a shared legacy. Proceeds from the First Edition auction will support Mi Primer Bitcoin, a nonprofit providing free Bitcoin education to students and communities worldwide. In doing so, this project not only safeguards history but also equips the next generation to shape Bitcoin’s future.
Why BIT Exists
Bitcoin began as a single line of code – an idea quietly shared on a mailing list that sparked revolutions in technology, finance and human thought. Beyond the headlines, price charts and market cycles lies a profound cultural shift, one that invites us to reconsider value, trust power, and the nature of money itself.
BIT exists to explore that shift, not through technical whitepapers or financial analysis, but through art, expression and imagination.
Just as Bitcoin itself is the product of collaboration, built openly by contributors around the world, this book mirrors that spirit of collective creativity and shared vision.
This is not a definitive history. It is not the final word. Rather, it is a curated moment in time. A richly artistic glimpse into an unfolding story, with new chapters written every day.
The Most Collectable Digital Artists Now in Print.
The bitcoin timeline
History is made of moments, and Bitcoin’s journey is remembered here through 128 carefully chosen events that tell its story. From its cypherpunk roots and the mavericks who pushed it forward, to the darker times that tested its resilience, and the memes that carried it into culture.
What makes this timeline unique are the artists who bring it to life. Painters, illustrators, photographers, digital creators, and generative coders each add their vision – creating a mosaic of styles that captures Bitcoin’s evolution as no single voice could.
Collected in a limited-edition volume, these works form a lasting archive for future generations to learn the origin story.
The ultimate Bitcoin Art Book
Archival-quality artworks
128 pieces by world leading artists, printed on fine art papers chosen to last for generations. Selected spreads are enhanced with specialty techniques including metallic foils, UV varnish, mirror papers, embossing, and custom inks.
Layflat design
Crafted with seamless layflat binding, the book opens flat, allowing artworks to extend across the full spread without interruption. The design creates an immersive visual experience while preserving the integrity of the art.
Bull leather casing
Each edition is cased in premium bull leather, selected for its durability and natural character. Dyed in Bitcoin’s signature orange and finished with embossing, it embodies the strength of the Bitcoin bull in both form and symbolism.
FIRST EDITION CASE
The First Edition is presented in a handcrafted case made from 5,000-year-old fossilised black oak, England’s rarest native hardwood. Ancient and enduring, the material reflects the permanence of the history it safeguards.
Shaped over six months by a master craftsman with more than 35 years of experience, the case blends precision engineering with traditional artistry. At its centre lies a bespoke silver Bitcoin emblem created by Asprey Studio, a symbol of heritage and innovation.
An innovative dual-sided opening mechanism completes the design, offering an unboxing experience as remarkable as the work it protects.
RevElations
Revelations is the pocket-sized companion to BIT. It connects each artwork to the history it represents. Where the art captures Bitcoin’s defining moments, Revelations anchors them in fact and memory.
Stories from behind the work
The research draws on first-hand accounts from more than 100 early Bitcoiners, including Martti Malmi, Theymos, Trace Mayer, Samson Mow, Tim Draper, and Jameson Lopp. Their voices ensure accuracy while adding the personal perspective of those who helped shape events.
Designed as a companion
Created to be read alongside the artbook, Revelations offers the feel of a gallery visit: seeing the work and learning the story behind it. Produced in a handheld bible format, printed on bible paper, leather bound, and finished with gold foiling, it is a book to be opened, studied, and returned to often.
Connected by code
The full Bitcoin source code is printed across the edition, with each copy carrying its own portion. Collectors form a remarkable group, including many of the Bitcoiners who helped shape its journey. A network bound not just by art, but by the code that started it all.
A rare art collection rooted in Bitcoin
Each copy of BIT is meticulously produced, the result of over 300 contributors of artists, researchers, designers, printers, and craftspeople. Together they have created a work that unites art, history, and Bitcoin in a form built to endure.
