333 copies · one exclusive release · limited anniversary collector’s edition

3rd Anniversary Collector Campaign

333 Copies.
One Exclusive Release.

Own a limited collector’s edition of The Genesis Book, redesigned, repackaged, hand-signed, individually numbered, presented in an exclusive Genesis Block slipcase, and built for Bitcoin history collectors.

Premium Collector’s Edition
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PHYSICAL PREORDERS SCHEDULED TO SHIP IN 2027
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By Aaron van Wirdum · A premium 3rd anniversary campaign from Bitcoin Magazine

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The Genesis Book 3rd Anniversary Collector's Edition package

01 · The origin story of Bitcoin

Bitcoin didn’t come from nowhere.

An exclusive collector release limited to 333 individually numbered copies, each hand-signed by Aaron van Wirdum and presented in an exclusive Genesis Block slipcase.

ONLY 333 COPIES • HAND-SIGNED • INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED • EXCLUSIVE GENESIS BLOCK SLIPCASE • COLLECTOR TRADING CARD WITH COA • COLLECTOR PIN • STICKER SHEET • DIGITAL PACKAGE

Aaron van Wirdum’s The Genesis Book traces the people, projects, and ideas that helped make peer-to-peer electronic cash possible.

This 3rd Anniversary campaign turns that history into a premium collector release: a redesigned hardcover, exclusive Genesis Block slipcase, limited trading cards, collector pin, sticker sheet, and digital package options.

Aaron van Wirdum headshot

02 · About the author

Aaron van Wirdum

Aaron van Wirdum studied Journalism at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and Politics and Society in Historical Perspective at Utrecht University, where he adopted a focus on the historic influence of new technologies on societal structures. He discovered Bitcoin in 2013, and has been writing about the world’s first successful electronic cash project ever since. For most of these years, this was for Bitcoin Magazine: first as journalist, then as technical editor, and finally as editor-in-chief. The Genesis Book is his first book.

03 · The story before Satoshi

Before the white paper, there were decades of ideas.

Explore the people, ideas, and technological breakthroughs that paved the way for Bitcoin, long before Satoshi Nakamoto published the white paper.

01

Ideas

New ways to think about money, privacy, economics, networks, and individual freedom.

02

Experiments

Projects that tested whether digital money could exist without a central issuer.

03

Digital cash

Attempts to make value move through the internet as naturally as information.

04

Cryptography + privacy

Tools and movements that made independent digital exchange more than a thought experiment.

05

Bitcoin

A successful peer-to-peer electronic cash system with roots that reach much further back.

04 · Renewed for the 3rd anniversary

Designed like an artifact. Built around Bitcoin history.

Premium Anniversary HardcoverA luxury-finish hardcover featuring foil stamping, a ribbon marker, stained page edges, and custom endsheets. This standalone edition is not limited in quantity and is not signed, numbered, or packaged in a slipcase.
Limited Collector’s EditionLimited to just 333 copies ever, the Collector’s Edition features the premium anniversary hardcover personally hand-signed and individually hand-numbered by Aaron van Wirdum, presented in an exclusive Genesis Block slipcase.

05 · Collector artifacts

Everything included in the collector packages.

Each Collector’s Edition package includes an exclusive Genesis Block slipcase, a collector trading card with a Certificate of Authenticity, a collector pin, a sticker sheet, and the Digital Package.

Genesis Book slipcase

Slipcase

Exclusive Genesis Block Slipcase

A custom collector’s slipcase designed to house and display the anniversary edition.

#1 orange-bordered collector trading card

1-of-1 Cards

#1 and #21 Collector Trading Cards

The #1 and #21 packages each include a matching one-of-one collector card with a Certificate of Authenticity on the back.

Collector trading card with COA

Limited Collector Trading Card

Standard Collector’s Edition packages include one of 331 collector cards, each featuring a Certificate of Authenticity on the reverse. The #1 and #21 packages include their respective one-of-one collector cards.

Genesis Block collector pin

Collector Pin

Genesis Block-inspired pin included with collector packages.

Genesis Block sticker sheet

Sticker Sheet

Exclusive sticker sheet included with collector packages.

The Genesis Book #1 Collector's Edition Package

06 · EXCLUSIVE NUMBERED PACKAGES

#1 and #21 collector packages.

Two exclusive packages feature copies #1 and #21 of the 333-copy Collector’s Edition, each paired with a matching one-of-one collector trading card. Copy #1 is the first copy personally hand-signed and numbered by Aaron van Wirdum.

  • Hardcover personally hand-signed and hand-numbered #1 or #21 by Aaron van Wirdum
  • Matching one-of-one collector trading card with Certificate of Authenticity
  • Exclusive Genesis Block slipcase, collector pin, sticker sheet, and Digital Package
Only one #1 package and one #21 package are available.

07 · FAQ

Frequently asked.

How many Collector’s Edition copies are available?

The Collector’s Edition is limited to 333 hand-signed, individually numbered copies, each presented in an exclusive Genesis Block slipcase. This includes 331 standard copies and copies #1 and #21, which are offered in separate exclusive packages.

How are standard Collector’s Edition numbers assigned?

Standard copy numbers are assigned consecutively in purchase order, starting with #2 and skipping #21. No particular number is guaranteed unless the purchased listing expressly identifies it.

In what order will physical orders be fulfilled?

Physical orders will be fulfilled in the order they are received.

What makes the #1 package different?

The #1 package includes the first copy personally hand-signed and numbered by Aaron van Wirdum, marked #1 and paired with a matching one-of-one #1 collector trading card. It also includes the exclusive Genesis Block slipcase, collector pin, sticker sheet, and Digital Package.

What makes the #21 package different?

The #21 package includes copy #21, personally hand-signed and hand-numbered by Aaron van Wirdum and paired with a matching one-of-one #21 collector trading card. It also includes the exclusive Genesis Block slipcase, collector pin, sticker sheet, and Digital Package.

How does the Premium Edition differ from the Collector’s Edition?

The Premium Edition is a luxury-finish hardcover featuring foil stamping, a ribbon marker, stained page edges, and custom endsheets. It is not limited in quantity, signed, numbered, or presented in a slipcase, and does not include the collector accessories or Digital Package.
The Collector’s Edition includes the premium anniversary hardcover personally hand-signed and individually hand-numbered by Aaron van Wirdum, presented in an exclusive Genesis Block slipcase. Only 333 Collector’s Edition copies will ever be produced, including the exclusive #1 and #21 packages.

How does campaign funding work?

Successful Funding requires full payment for all 331 standard Collector’s Copies by the campaign deadline. Each qualifying copy counts once, whether purchased alone or in a package. Purchases of copies #1 and #21, the Premium Edition, and standalone Digital Packages do not count toward this requirement. Unpaid, refunded, canceled, fraudulent, or reversed transactions do not count.

Is the Premium Edition dependent on campaign funding?

Yes. Premium Edition purchases do not count toward Successful Funding. Premium Edition orders will be fulfilled only if the campaign achieves Successful Funding through qualifying Collector’s Copy sales or BTC Inc. elects to proceed under Section 7(b) of the Campaign Terms.

When will physical orders ship?

Subject to Successful Funding or BTC Inc.’s election to proceed, physical orders are scheduled to ship during calendar year 2027. A more specific timeline will be provided after the campaign concludes. Physical items included in a package will ship with the book unless the listing states otherwise. Transit and customs times will vary.

Is shipping included?

No. Shipping charges are based on your delivery location and are calculated and collected at checkout. Applicable taxes are also shown at checkout. For international orders, import duties and customs fees are the purchaser’s responsibility unless checkout states otherwise.

What happens if the campaign does not achieve Successful Funding?

BTC Inc. may elect to proceed with production within 10 business days after the campaign deadline. If BTC Inc. does not elect to proceed, the funding-dependent physical portion of your order will be canceled and automatically refunded, including associated shipping charges and applicable taxes. No refund request is required, and no processing or cancellation fees will be deducted.

Will the entire package price be refunded if physical fulfillment is canceled?

Any Digital Package or conference pass expressly included in your order remains valid and is not canceled solely because the campaign is unsuccessful. BTC Inc. may retain the applicable component value under Section 7(c) of the Campaign Terms: $9.99 for the Digital Package. The retained amount will not exceed the share of the package price reasonably allocated to that component after any package discount.

How will refunds be issued?

Refunds will be issued within the time required by applicable law, generally to the original payment method where supported. Your payment provider may take additional time to post the credit. Bitcoin or other digital-asset refunds are based on the original U.S. dollar purchase amount, as described in Section 7(e) of the Campaign Terms.

Can I cancel my preorder?

Once BTC Inc. accepts your order, voluntary cancellation is not available except as expressly provided in the Campaign Terms or required by applicable law. Please review the Campaign Terms before purchasing.

Is there a digital-only option?

Yes. The Digital Package includes the ebook in EPUB format and the audiobook in MP4 format, both available to download immediately after purchase.

Does digital delivery depend on campaign funding?

No. The Digital Package is delivered independently of campaign funding and is not canceled or refunded solely because the campaign does not achieve Successful Funding.

Where can I read the full Campaign Terms & Conditions?

The full Campaign Terms & Conditions outline important information about the preorder process, funding requirements, order fulfillment, shipping timelines, cancellations, and refunds. We strongly recommend reviewing these terms before placing your order.
You can read the complete Campaign Terms & Conditions here.

Own the Origin Story of Bitcoin

Reserve your Genesis Book package.

Choose the Digital Package, the Premium Edition, the Collector’s Edition, or an exclusive package featuring copy #1 or #21.

Before purchasing: Please review the full Campaign Terms & Conditions, including important details regarding conditional preorders, funding requirements, fulfillment timelines, cancellations, and refunds.

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