# The Bushido of Bitcoin Written by **Aleksandar Svetski**, *The Bushido of Bitcoin* is a philosophical exploration of virtue, culture, and civilization in a Bitcoin standard world. After two years and six drafts, Svetski launched the project on Geyser — offering exclusive pre-orders, limited editions, and collector’s items that quickly captured the attention of the Bitcoin community. The project raised nearly **39 million sats (\~$26K)** from over **300 contributors**, proving how deep conviction, creativity, and consistent proof-of-work can turn an idea into a movement. {% embed url="" %} *** #### **What Made the Project Successful** * **Consistent public presence:** Svetski actively promoted the book across podcasts, X, Nostr, and publications — leveraging his reputation and years of philosophical work. * **Premium limited editions:** Handcrafted, numbered leather-bound and art editions elevated the book into a collector’s piece. * **Powerful storytelling:** A cinematic intro video went viral, visually distilling the book’s message and driving engagement. * **High-impact network:** Behind the scenes, Svetski built strong relationships with Bitcoin creators, amplifying reach and trust. * **Differentiated message:** Instead of “Bitcoin fixes this,” the book explores *who we must become* in a Bitcoin world — setting it apart from technical or economic works. *** #### **Features Used** * 📦 **Product Sales:** Offered print, hardcover, and audio editions directly through Geyser. * 🌍 **Global Shipping:** Sold and shipped books to supporters worldwide. * 🗞️ **Updates:** Posted progress updates, milestones, and shipping notifications to keep contributors informed and engaged. *** #### **Impact Snapshot** * **38,995,107 sats raised** (\~$25,869) * **308 contributors** * **6+ products sold worldwide** * **Viral launch video** reaching the global Bitcoin community * **One of Geyser’s most recognized book campaigns** *** #### **Featured Links & Media** * ⚡ [Geyser Project](https://geyser.fund/project/bushidoofbitcoin?hero=geyserpromotion) * 🌐 [Website](https://bushidoofbitcoin.com) * 🎥 [Intro Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX5fAcIBuKI) *(highly recommended watch)* #### Creator Tip 💡 > *“Show your work long before you ask for support — proof-of-work builds trust, and trust funds your vision.”* #### Explainer video {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.geyser.fund/geyser-docs/guides/success-stories/the-bushido-of-bitcoin.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.