0011 Before It Was Obvious_

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Vladimir Club_

Elegance in Obscurity

The Vladimir Club is a whispered legend in crypto lore. It honors those who hold 0.01 percent of a cryptocurrency's total supply, such as 2100 BTC of Bitcoin's 21 million cap. Coined in a 2012 Bitcoin forum post by user Vladimir, it celebrates early conviction over mere wealth. No cards or lists mark entry. Membership is claimed quietly, through timing and foresight, before value surges.

This work salutes that elusive rite. It delves into the thrill of acquisition when the odds seem absurd, belief outpacing charts. In crypto's rush, the Club embodies old luxury codes: rarity without fanfare, discretion as power. Gated not by gold but by prescience, it whispers of trustless abundance for the patient.

To outsiders, it fades unseen. To initiates, it endures eternal. This piece recognizes that threshold, the hush before the storm, where private faith shapes lasting legacy.

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Edition of Two, Each Unique
Only two mirrors exist at this scale — one mounted on a varnished wood panel, the other on black acrylic. Each is accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity, certifying its rarity and provenance.

Materials
Acrylic and polymer on mirror, mounted on wood panel. Silkscreened using our overprinting technique: multiple layers of paint meticulously applied to create a subtle, tactile depth within the text.

Year
2025

Dimensions
11.75 x 11.75 x 2 in. (30 x 30 x 5 cm)

A reflective artifact of crypto culture—where permanence meets perception, and meaning shifts with the viewer.