Kialara Physical Bitcoins/HAVEN: Update

[Kialara]

Meet Rare—a steak worth more than most homes.

This 2.56 lb platinum ribeye, priced at $1.4M, is adorned with over 200 carats of hand-set diamonds and rubies. It’s humor, absurdity, and craftsmanship cooked to perfection—but it’s also serious. Steak represents sustenance, strength, and tradition—values humanity has cherished for millennia.



Also in the series:

• Gajillion – A bold reimagining of a rare $1,000 bill from 1934.



• OG – Steak, Bitcoin, and legacy, captured in 1,000 uniquely hand-painted $1 bills, gifted to my supporters.



And if anyone missed it: I’ve just published Kialara: Art & Bitcoin, a retrospective of my 10+ years creating Bitcoin art. The PDF is free to download on my website. Whether you’re an art collector, Bitcoin enthusiast, or simply curious, there’s something here for you.

Check it all out at http://kialara.com

Merry Christamas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

Max-

[Kialara]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing Eclipse. You always take the nicest photos - and I love the Frosty postmark.

I've already sent out 500 of these (with 200 of those being international) so hoping to hear that more have made it to their destinations soon!

[Mitchell]

• OG – Steak, Bitcoin, and legacy, captured in 1,000 uniquely hand-painted $1 bills, gifted to my supporters.



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That is awesome! Amazing work as always. Wonder if I'll be getting one of them.

[Hox]

I definitely didn't have "Million dollar diamond incrusted meat themed Kialara release" on my 2024 bingo card. Amazing work.

The OG is also a very nice gesture to your previous buyers, I will be proud to show off mine

I have added these to the coin wiki:

https://wiki.coin.community/Kialara_-_Rare

https://wiki.coin.community/Kialara_-_Gajillion

https://wiki.coin.community/Kialara_-_OG


@Kialara the "Gajillion" description is unclear if it's sold funded or not? Can you please clarify if this is sold funded or buyer funded. Also, the OG notes don't appear to have public keys visible, is that correct?

Cheers

[Kialara]

@Eclipse I paid a huge fee trying to get these tx’s confirmed on the halving block, but the network was so congested that it still took two days. Pretty sure I paid more than double. There was a premium on the brick of uncirculated $1 bills, too.

@Mitchell, yes!

@CanaryInTheMine, Thank you and yes I agree!

@Hox, thank you! Crazy thing is I started working on this in 2023!

Gajillion isn’t funded, but the suggested amount is relatively small compared to the piece’s overall value. It can be deducted from the final price upon request. This approach helps ensure everything stays within the proper framework.

I decided not to provide the public keys because the OG artworks are meant to be fixed collectibles–a snapshot of Bitcoin’s value and history.

Thanks all, hope everyone had a nice Xmas!

[Rmcdermott927]

I haven’t been around in a while but I received your OG piece yesterday.   I want to thank you and say what a pleasant surprise it was to receive the piece in the mail.  Thanks!

[MoparMiningLLC]

I also received one of the OG notes - thank you! It has been added to my small but growing collection of Kialaras

[Kialara]

@Rmcdermott927, happy to see you here and glad you enjoyed it! Thanks you!!
@Mopar, one more thanks for you
@haloxon, this is the first I’ve heard of one arriving outside of the US, so I’m super happy to hear this. You’re very welcome and Happy New Year!!

[mortare]

Last day of the year and just received this beautiful note. (also EU)
Thanx Max !
Happy NY !

[tldr-hodl]

Got one as well... yay me!!

I'm positively speechless, thank you so much mate ;-) Merry Christmas to you and everyone here!

PS: Just btw. there has been recently a debate regarding what constitutes a physical bitcoin

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5524460.msg64894144#msg64894144

and I just now realized that this piece very well might be the first (and only) item that is both real physical bitcoin AND legal tender?
I definitely might be mistaken, but I simply can't think of any other art piece/collectible that would qualify..?

EDIT: Alright, my bad - I knew about Thug life, but din't know it was a physical bitcoin as well...

[Hox]

and I just now realized that this piece very well might be the first (and only) item that is both real physical bitcoin AND legal tender?
I definitely might be mistaken, but I simply can't think of any other art piece/collectible that would qualify..?

Kialara released "thug life" in 2017. Off the top of my head that's the only one I can think of.

https://wiki.coin.community/Kialara_Thug_Life

[tldr-hodl]

I knew about that, but that was also a physical bitcoin (with address and holo)??

Kialara released "thug life" in 2017. Off the top of my head that's the only one I can think of.

https://wiki.coin.community/Kialara_Thug_Life

EDIT: Just saw it, denomination 0.23 btc... Alright, thanks man!

[NewkTownTN]

I haven't been here in a very long time, but I wanted to say thanks for the amazing mailbox surprise Max!

[digicoinuser]

Thanks for the OG note Max, very cool holiday gift I wasn't expecting!  I can't afford the gem crusted steak but it does look quite tasty.   

[Kialara]

mortare thank you for sharing and wishing you a great new year.

tldr-hodl thank you! There’s a nice write up in my book about Thug Life, which is available in PDF form at https://kialara.com/product/kialara-art-bitcoin-the-book/ if you wanna check it out!

Hox thanks for linking that!

NewkTownTN thanks for dropping in to say hi, you’re very welcome!

digicoinuser - you’re not supposed to afford it–you’re supposed to just roll your eyes at it. 

100 total more OG notes shipped out Saturday and today for those still waiting.

[icey]

Thanks for the present Max, was a lovely surprise!

[Spazzer]

Amazing work as always. That looks like one tasty cut of meat.

[Hox]

If anyone wants a quick flip I'm looking to buy any OG notes. Especially #23 (serial 47782023)

[Mrstacy]

Received my note. A wonderful surprise.  Appreciate your work.

[Mitchell]

Received my note as well. Amazing work. Thank you Max!