- A rare Bitcoin “epic satoshi” was sold for 33.3 BTC in April, equivalent to around $2.1 million at the time.
- It has now been used to inscribe an Ordinals asset with music and the AI-generated voice of Canadian electronic pop artist Grimes.
- The “epic satoshi” is an extremely rare satoshi generated during each Bitcoin halving, and is particularly valuable to collectors when NFT-like Ordinals are inscribed on them.
A rare Bitcoin “epic satoshi” sold for 33.3 BTC has been used to inscribe an Ordinals asset with music and the AI-generated voice of pop artist Grimes, marking a unique intersection of crypto and art.
Bitcoin Ordinals Project Inscribes Artwork on Epic Satoshi
Bitcoin Ordinals project Book of Blob inscribed its artwork on the latest epic sat via inscription 70,634,325, which was inscribed on Sunday. The artwork, part of the “Spikes” collection, was created by pseudonymous Bitcoin enthusiast Nuro.
Exploring the Intersection of Art, Science, and Technology
Nuro, who claims to be a doctor turned Bitcoin enthusiast, explained that the “Spikes” collection delves into the exploration of the mind, brain, and reality while preserving consciousness on Bitcoin. The first piece, “Spike #1,” was inscribed on the epic sat and was collaboratively created with software developers and Ordinals enthusiasts. Nuro described it as the first “neurogenerative” 3D audiovisual piece on Bitcoin Ordinals, including his inscribed brain data that manipulates the art in the inscription.
Grimes’ AI Voice Used in Artwork
Nuro revealed that the idea to use Grimes’ Elf Tech AI technology came after a spoken word project did not have the desired effect. The artwork includes original art and music that uses Grimes’ free and open AI voice for a portion of the vocals. Grimes had previously announced the launch of Elf Tech and offered anyone who uses her voice a 50% royalty on AI-generated music using her voice.
Conclusion
The intersection of crypto and art continues to evolve, with the use of a rare Bitcoin “epic satoshi” to inscribe an Ordinals asset marking a significant development. The use of Grimes’ AI voice technology further highlights the innovative ways in which artists are leveraging technology to create unique works of art. As the crypto art world continues to grow, it is likely that we will see more such innovative uses of technology.
