The definitive visual history of Bitcoin
128 unique artworks capturing defining moments, paired with first-hand reflections from the people who helped shape its rise, including Martti Malmi, Theymos, Trace Mayer, Samson Mow, Tim Draper, and Jameson Lopp.
First Edition
Presented in a 5,000-year-old fossilised oak case with silver Bitcoin emblem by Asprey Studio.
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0.44BTC
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What is BIT History of Bitcoin?
BIT is a limited-edition coffee table book chronicling the history of Bitcoin, accompanied with a companion book of detailed research and a custom metal stand etched with the Bitcoin whitepaper.
How many editions are there?
There will be 2,140 numbered editions of the Collector's Edition and 256 artist proofs (AP). The First Edition will be auctioned for charity, the book contents are identical to the collector edition.
first edition Auction
In December 2025, after a number of global events, the First Edition of BIT was auctioned at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi. It was the first and only time this edition would ever be offered.
Housed in a 5,000-year-old fossilised black-oak case, bound in bull leather and finished with a bespoke Asprey Studio silver emblem, the First Edition transformed Bitcoin’s digital origins into a singular, permanent artifact.
The auction marked a defining moment for the project. With widespread attention across the Bitcoin community, the sale concluded successfully, with the majority of proceeds toward Bitcoin education initiatives worldwide.
For those who followed its journey, it was a moment in history never to be repeated. The First Edition is now part of the record. Its story, however, can still be explored.
