The King of Rock and Roll is coming to Bitcoin! A new digital art collection, titled “Elvis Side $Btc,” will be inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain through the OrdinalsBot platform and the intellectual property (IP) project Royalty.
This unique collection will feature 1,935 generative images inspired by the legendary performer, adding Elvis to the growing list of iconic figures entering the digital asset space. The project not only aims to celebrate the legacy of Elvis Presley but also promises to establish a decentralized community through the Elvis Legacy Council DAO.
What is “Elvis Side $Btc”?
The Elvis collection will consist of 1,935 unique generative images, a nod to the year of the King’s birth—1935. Royalty, the Bitcoin-focused IP project behind this initiative, is partnering with OrdinalsBot, a service that specializes in inscribing digital content onto the Bitcoin blockchain using the Ordinals protocol.
The artwork draws inspiration from Joe Petruccio, a licensed artist from the Elvis Presley Estate, further strengthening the authenticity and appeal of this collection. When OrdinalsBot launches its marketplace later this year, these Elvis-themed inscriptions will be among the first collections to be minted.
Ordinals: Bitcoin’s Version of NFTs
The Ordinals protocol offers a way to inscribe data directly onto individual satoshis—the smallest unit of Bitcoin (1/100,000,000 BTC). This makes them functionally similar to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which rose to prominence on Ethereum in 2021 by turning digital art into unique, tradable assets.
By embedding this artwork onto Bitcoin’s immutable blockchain, the Elvis collection ensures that these inscriptions will have permanent visibility and collectible value. As Toby Lewis, co-founder of Ordinals, explained:
“It’s like acquiring a billboard in Times Square. It gives visibility within the Bitcoin network, and it will last forever.”
Unlike the “four meggers”—larger 4 MB inscriptions like the Logos manifesto, which made history by using the entire maximum block size—this Elvis collection will contain smaller, more traditional-sized inscriptions.
Funding the Elvis Legacy with a DAO
The Royalty project has more ambitious plans beyond just art. A portion of the revenue from the primary and secondary sales (5%) will be allocated to the creation of the Elvis Legacy Council, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that will oversee Elvis’ digital presence and legacy.
This DAO, which will be governed through a native token, aims to ensure that the King’s legacy continues to thrive in the digital age, creating a modern community around his cultural influence. A litepaper outlining the DAO’s structure and tokenomics will be released in the coming weeks.
OrdinalsBot: A Leader in Bitcoin Inscription Technology
OrdinalsBot has quickly become a dominant player in Bitcoin’s growing digital art scene, responsible for 80% of the 10 largest files inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain. One of its notable accomplishments was inscribing the largest-ever Bitcoin block with the Logos manifesto, which cost a staggering 3.5 BTC (roughly $235,000).
A New Chapter in Elvis’ Legacy
With this project, the King of Rock and Roll will find a new home in the world of blockchain technology, ensuring his influence transcends not just music and pop culture, but also digital assets. The combination of art, community governance, and blockchain technology demonstrates how icons like Elvis can be immortalized on decentralized platforms.
By leveraging the power of Bitcoin’s Ordinals, the Elvis collection promises to deliver a unique experience for both fans and collectors—ensuring that the King’s legacy remains visible, collectible, and ever-evolving.
Conclusion
As blockchain technology continues to reshape the digital art landscape, the “Elvis Side $Btc” collection marks another milestone in bridging culture with decentralized technology. With permanent inscriptions on Bitcoin and a community-driven DAO, the project paves the way for an innovative approach to preserving and celebrating legendary figures like Elvis Presley.
