Buttcoin turns 15 years old today!
It's officially our #ButtcoinBirthday.
Back in early 2011, someone on a dying internet comedy forum, in a thread about a newly created digital currency called "Bitcoin", asked a simple question:
"Has anyone called them Buttcoins yet?"
15 years ago today, I decided to buy a domain, get a logo created, set up a website, a Twitter account, a subreddit and a Facebook page to document the early days of crypto. There was so much happening so quickly, much of it hilarious, that I wanted to share it with the world.
We are an important part of the crypto landscape. We shone a light on the industry, dug up scams and lies, and also found funny moments to share and major events to highlight.
We grew to become a major part of not just early crypto culture, but of internet history as well:
- We reported on the rise and fall of Mt. Gox.
- We broke the news of the fall of MyBitcoin, the first major exchange hack.
- We had Satoshi's name and logo replaced with ours on the official Bitcoin code repository
- We had write-up in major publications such as Wired, TechCrunch and the Washington Post.
- We led to the downfall of major crypto hardware maker Butterfly Labs
- We had our website seized by the FTC and our names entered into government record
Over the years the Twitter account grew and and had many interactions with people like Vitalik, cobie and other important members of crypto.
The subreddit grew to a quarter million members, growing faster that nearly all other crypto subreddits at the time.
And the website was preserved as an important part of historical documentation.
And in January of this year, we launched the $Buttcoin token to celebrate the history, the culture, and build that fun community aspect of Buttcoin again. What we've accomplished in that short 4 month window, with thousands of people joining us, is nothing short of incredible.
So thank you to everyone for 15 wonderful years of being a talking cartoon butt. I can't wait to see what the next 15 hold!
(I tried to get an ice cream cake with a picture of a butt on it but I'm now banned from my Baskin Robbins for life)
Time filters projects better than any market cycle.
BERT is still here because it kept building when most didn’t.
Woofhub is live and used, with AI pet care tools, bark translation, dog profiles and adoption discovery.
Alongside that, more than 5 tonnes of food have already been donated to verified dog shelters, backed by the community.
The ecosystem is actively used:
- 5 staking pools
- 87M $BERT staked
- 1,200+ NFTs staked
- $1.42M+ total value locked
- $27,639 in staking rewards distributed at current prices, fully sustained by the ecosystem.
Now we’re expanding beyond the screen:
- BERT plushies in production, with the goal of reaching major retailers
- Smart tags in development, connecting dogs in the real world to their digital profiles
We kept showing up. Still here. Still building. And we’re in this for the long run.
Have you checked out our BERT website? 👀
It’s the hub where you’ll find everything in one place: the NFT collection, Woofhub features, staking updates, artwork, and all the info you need about $BERT.
Start exploring here 👉 https://t.co/NDa4O1ARcd
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2026 is a defining year for $BERT.
What separates projects that last is consistent execution. This year is about building and delivering.
- Launching BERT plushies and expanding real-world impact
- Expanding and strengthening the staking program
- Upgrading Woofhub with new features and a better experience
- Rolling out smart tags
- Growing long-term, meaningful partnerships
There’s a lot happening behind the scenes.
The focus is simple: keep building, keep shipping, and give this community something worth believing in long term.
Fireworks can be overwhelming for pets.
So we asked our AI Pet Care Assistant how to help dogs feel safer and more comfortable during loud celebrations.
Here are a few simple tips to keep in mind 👇