History of Bitcoin by Smashtoshi
Step inside the story of Bitcoin. Each artwork captures a defining moment, 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.
WHY BIT EXISTS
Bitcoin began as a single line of code - a quiet idea that ignited a global shift in technology, finance and culture. Beyond charts and cycles lies a deeper rethinking of value, trust and the nature of money itself.
BIT explores that shift through art and imagination, not technical papers. Like Bitcoin, it's a collaborative creation, shaped by many hands. It isn't a definitive history, but a curated moment - an artistic snapshot of an unfolding story still being written.
A CUSTODIAN OF HISTORY
To know where we're going, we must remember where it began. This work captures 128 moments that shaped Bitcoin's rise, told through the people, the art, and the ideas that started it all.
Join the global tour
BIT will be at each of these events, offering a first look at the project and the story behind it. Guests can explore the book, the artwork, and the creative process that shaped it — a chance to experience BIT up close and meet the team bringing Bitcoin’s history to life.
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