BIT/HISTORY OF BITCOIN
The First Edition of BIT is a unique edition. It is housed in a wooden 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 world renownded 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.
At a world first, the First Edition was auctioned at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi bringing together Bitcoiners, collectors, and art lovers from around the world. Proceeds from the First Edition were split between My First Bitcoin (79%) and the contributing artists (21%).
Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future
The story of Bitcoin is a shared legacy. Proceeds from the First Edition auction supported My First 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.
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.
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.
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.
Collector’s Edition
An exclusive limited edition of 256 signed and numbered copies of BIT/History of Bitcoin. Each purchase includes:
Limited edition copy of the evolution of Bitcoin told through 128 unique artworks and bound in orange bull leather.
Precision-crafted steel display stand, finished in ceramic black, with the Bitcoin whitepaper etched into the base.
Companion volume connecting the art with detailed research from the people behind the stories.
