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White Paper
Unisex tee · XS–3XL
$39.99
Bitcoin History Shirts.
Wear the moments that built Bitcoin, from a nine-page paper in 2008 to the next halving.
Most Bitcoin shirts quote a meme. These quote the record. Each design on this page marks a specific moment that you can look up, date and all: the paper that described the system, the first block with a newspaper headline tucked inside it, the first known purchase of real goods, the first public note from someone running the software, and the supply schedule that cuts new issuance in half every four years or so. They are conversation starters for anyone who has read the history, and a quiet test for anyone who hasn't.
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Genesis Block
Unisex tee · XS–3XL
$39.99
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Bitcoin Pizza Day
Unisex tee · XS–3XL
$39.99
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Running Bitcoin
Unisex tee · XS–3XL
$39.99
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Halving 2028
Unisex tee · XS–3XL
$39.99
No tee matches that. Try “HODL”, “pizza” or “logo”.
The timeline on a tee
- October 31, 2008. The White Paper tee prints the paper's subtitle and its publication date. Our plain-English summary of the white paper walks through what those nine pages actually say.
- January 3, 2009. The Genesis Block tee carries the headline embedded in block 0. The genesis block guide explains why it was put there.
- January 10, 2009. Running Bitcoin marks one of the first public posts from someone running the software. The full story is in our Running bitcoin guide.
- May 22, 2010. Bitcoin Pizza Day remembers 10,000 BTC traded for two pizzas. Read the Pizza Day story before you wear it to a meetup.
- Around 2028. Halving 2028 looks ahead to the next expected cut in the block reward, explained in when is the next Bitcoin halving.
Which one to pick
If the person you are shopping for reads source material for fun, the White Paper tee is the natural choice. For the friend who loves a good origin story, the Genesis Block headline does the talking. Pizza Day is the easiest one to explain to people outside Bitcoin, since everyone understands an expensive pizza. Running Bitcoin is a respectful tribute that insiders recognize instantly, and Halving 2028 suits the long-term thinker who plans in four-year cycles.
All five are printed on the same black unisex tee, XS to 3XL, and each one is made after you order it.
Questions
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Are the dates on these shirts accurate?
Yes. Each date matches the public record: the white paper on October 31, 2008, the genesis block on January 3, 2009, the "Running bitcoin" post on January 10, 2009 and the pizza purchase on May 22, 2010. The 2028 halving is an expected date, because it depends on block times.
Are any of these designs official or licensed?
No. They are independent tributes to public moments in Bitcoin history. None of them is affiliated with or endorsed by any person, company or newspaper connected to those events.
Which history shirt makes the best gift?
Pizza Day is the crowd pleaser because the story needs no technical background. For a serious reader, the White Paper or Genesis Block tee feels more personal.
Will you add more historical moments?
Probably. If there is a date you would like to wear, email us and tell us which one.
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Guides
Bitcoin historyBitcoin White Paper Explained, a Plain-English Summary of All 12 SectionsThe bitcoin white paper is a nine-page document from October 31, 2008 that describes how people can pay each other online without a bank. Here is what each of its 12 sections says, in plain English.Bitcoin historyWhat Is the Genesis Block? Bitcoin's Block 0 ExplainedEvery bitcoin transaction ever made traces back to one block mined on January 3, 2009. Here is what the genesis block is, what its hidden newspaper headline says and why its 50 BTC can never be spent.Bitcoin historyBitcoin Pizza Day and the 10,000 BTC PizzasOn May 22, 2010, a programmer in Florida paid 10,000 bitcoin for two pizzas. Here is the full story of Bitcoin Pizza Day, what those pizzas cost in hindsight and how bitcoiners celebrate it today.