Aipick: Centenary Mickey and Fifteen-Year-Old Bitcoin

Author: Sister Ki

The mention of "Mickey" can refresh everyone's childhood memories.

The Copyright of IP Mickey Has Been Officially Released

Disney is the greatest dream maker of the 20th century—Mickey Mouse and his friends have dominated nearly everyone's childhood for almost a century. The copyright of "Mickey" has been protected for 95 years since 1927, known as the "Mickey Mouse Protection Act," and will be publicly released on January 1, 2024.

The WEB3 project Ai generative platform Aipick.xyz** is also seizing the opportunity to present the "Mickey" AI model NFT to everyone.**

In the era of Ai+Crypto, everyone can follow in Mickey's footsteps to chase the laughter of childhood, and also embrace "Bitcoin," the young financial pioneer. Compared to nearly a hundred-year-old "Mickey," who maintains his adorable vitality, the fifteen-year-old "Bitcoin" seems to stand at the youthful stage of life, certainly capable of more unknown miracles and rich stories.

Aipick's Dance of Time: The Symphony of Mickey and Bitcoin

The Aipick creation platform has launched a series of AI co-branded artworks of Bitcoin & Mickey, as this begins a dreamy and hopeful story. The encounter of symbols from two different fields is a wonderful moment where history and future intertwine on the canvas. Together, they construct a grand narrative that blends tradition with modernity, culture with technology, showcasing a new era at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

In 1928, Disney released the first-ever sound cartoon, "Steamboat Willie," where "Mickey, turning the steering wheel and whistling, is happily sailing towards the new world…" It became an instant hit. The day the movie premiered (November 18) was also officially designated as Mickey's birthday. Nearly a hundred years later, Mickey still retains his childlike heart and cuteness, becoming a legendary witness of time.

In 2024, the AI generation platform painted another beautiful picture for us: "In front of a bank ATM, Mickey spins the password and withdraws a large Bitcoin coin from the crypto world. This is no longer just a digital currency, but a fantastical object that transcends reality, forged in pure gold through the ATM, valued at millions of USDT, representing the ultimate luxury of the financial world."

"Mickey" and Bitcoin, although belonging to different fields, reflect profound resonance in their development journeys. This resonance is not a coincidence, but a response to society's pursuit of hope, change, and freedom in both eras!

Their Growth Stories Behind

1. The Birth of Mickey and Bitcoin

Every great event is born in a specific period, just like the stories of every era's heroes.

• The Miracle of the Great Depression: The Birth of Mickey

The birth of Mickey Mouse originated during the Great Depression in the early 20th century. The shadow of economic crisis still loomed over America, and when the depressed and despondent people saw the first film, it not only shaped their values but also gave rise to a cartoon character—Mickey Mouse, created by Disney. Just as he steered the boat in "Steamboat Willie," with his large round ears and no words, he swayed his butt in the wind, jumped, and whistled… This adorable image became a miracle in people's hearts, leading them to a new land of hope. Mickey was not just a cartoon character; he was a ray of light for people struggling in that era, helping them find the strength to face life's hardships through animation.

• Philosophical Response to the Financial Crisis: The Birth of Bitcoin

Bitcoin emerged in response to the 2008 financial crisis, serving as a philosophical reply to the fragility of the financial system. Satoshi Nakamoto's white paper, "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System," proposed a decentralized, anonymous, and transparent monetary system aimed at addressing the issues of financial central institutions. It painted a beautiful and hopeful future. Bitcoin represents a technological and ideological revolution, questioning the traditional financial system while embodying people's pursuit of freedom and privacy.

In fact, the first financial use case of Bitcoin in 2010 sparked people's interest—hungry programmer Laszlo Hanyecz spent 10,000 BTC to buy two pizzas worth $25 from the fast-food chain Papa John's. But as cryptocurrency began to address broader socio-economic issues globally, it became a reality.

2. The Evolution from Copyright to Public Domain: The Liberation of Mickey and Bitcoin

The copyright protection of Mickey Mouse lasted for 95 years, with Disney ensuring its monopoly over the IP through a series of laws. Disney almost bought out everyone's childhood with IP copyrights, building a multi-billion dollar entertainment empire through original content and continuous mergers and acquisitions.

However, on January 1, 2024, Mickey's copyright finally entered the public domain. This moment symbolizes cultural liberation and the sharing and inheritance of art. In contrast, the decentralized nature of Bitcoin freed it from the control of traditional financial institutions, achieving the free circulation of digital assets, thus finding a similar liberation in the crypto world.

3. From Genesis to Market Recognition with ETFs: Bitcoin's New Phase

The history of Bitcoin is filled with ups and downs, with the market once rife with skepticism and volatility.

In 2011, social organizations began accepting donations paid in Bitcoin, with the exchange rate at $10, as WikiLeaks founder Assange explained the "stateless" nature of Bitcoin to him in detail.

In October 2013, the world's first Bitcoin ATM was launched in Vancouver, Canada. The total value of all issued Bitcoins, when converted to USD, surpassed $1 billion.

In 2014, the leading global Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox was hacked, causing dramatic fluctuations. The first Bitcoin ATM was launched in places like South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

In 2017, despite varying attitudes from Wall Street CEOs towards Bitcoin, Dubai officially launched a cryptocurrency called "emcash" for paying government and non-government service fees. The price of Bitcoin first broke $1,500, with a market value exceeding $25 billion.

On June 9, 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, followed by several other countries recognizing Bitcoin as legal currency.

On January 11, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the spot Bitcoin ETF application, opening the door for Bitcoin to officially enter the mainstream financial market. This decision not only recognizes Bitcoin's technology but also signifies the establishment of digital assets in the future financial landscape.

The Profound Philosophy of Mickey, Bitcoin, and AI

AI drives content diversification, allowing audiences to "re-recognize Mickey…" and facilitating the free flow of more culture and creativity, reflecting the changes in traditional property concepts. "Mickey" and "Bitcoin," one is a witness of time, and the other is a leader of the future.

In this era where AI and Crypto dance together, AiPick's artworks become a bridge connecting the past and the future, merging traditional culture with digital finance. This is not just artistic creation; it is an adventure that transcends time and space, resonating with the symphony played by "Mickey" and "Bitcoin," awakening people's deep-seated aspirations for wealth and the future.

In N years, Bitcoin will create every millionaire among the post-80s and post-90s, and it can be said without contradiction that the entire cryptocurrency world is the Disney of the financial industry.

The Training Model of Mickey Developed by AIPICK

Note: By logging into https://aipick.xyz, everyone can airdrop the "Mickey" AI model NFT. AiPick has developed a training model for Mickey: "The generated images are intended to follow the design of 1928 to bring Mickey, Minnie, and Pete into the public domain." "This is still a work in progress: as the model is being developed, the generated images should be checked to ensure they truly align with the public domain design."