The Weekly Stack: It's Winter Pass Time ❄️
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The Gamma Winter Pass ⛄️
We’re thrilled to announce that Bitcoin Artist of the Year, 0xfar, is designing the cover artwork for the upcoming Gamma Winter Pass, continuing the legacy of the highly successful Gamma Summer Pass. The Winter Pass promises six months of premium, exclusive benefits for holders, matching the pricing and limited claim windows of the Summer Pass with no public sale.
As a recap, the Gamma Summer Pass, which minted for 0.0012 BTC, offered an incredible range of perks:
An interactive pass featuring cover artwork by Billy Restey, alongside a Summer Solstice airdrop from Billy.
Three exclusive mints by renowned artists Amber Vittoria, WeaslyGrizzly, and Otograf JP, each priced around $20.
Surprise drops like the Gamma Blind Box, rewarding holders with unique artworks by The Artist, MichaelGDX, and FKYN Art, plus 18 BTC airdrops.
Early private beta access to Gamma’s new experience, discounted and complimentary tickets to Ordinals Events, and exclusive allocations of Pizza Pets.
Guaranteed whitelist (WL) spots for projects throughout H2 2024, including many Gamma Partner Artists' releases.
Over 3% of Gamma Summer Passes were repurchased by Gamma at market price.
Building on this, the Gamma Winter Pass will offer:
A unique pass with cover artwork by 0xfar.
A holiday-season airdrop by a leading Bitcoin artist.
Three exclusive mints from top Bitcoin artists (TBA), each priced around $20.
Another Gamma Blind Box drop, awarding unique artworks and BTC prizes.
Zero trading fees on Gamma’s beta experience (beta.gamma.io) from December to May 2025.
50% off Early Bird tickets for Ordinals Events: Inscribing Vegas, presented in partnership with Inscribing Atlantis, Nolcha Shows, and The Bitcoin Conference.
Guaranteed whitelist spots for exciting projects through H1 2025 and additional surprises at Bitcoin Vegas.
Mint Details:
Price:
Summer Pass holders: 0.00088 BTC
Active collectors: 0.0012 BTC
Windows:
Summer Pass holders: December 19, Noon ET and Midnight ET (two 15-minute windows, one per Pass).
Active collectors: December 20, Noon ET (15-minute window, one per address).
Active collectors are defined as users who minted at least three primary sale drops on Gamma since June 15, 2024 (snapshot date: December 16, 2024). Mint passes stack, but the Active Collector allocation is separate from the Summer Pass phase. For example, collectors can claim up to two passes during the Summer Pass phase and one additional pass during the Active Collector phase—or claim all three in the latter at the higher price.
Announcing the First Two Artists Featured in the Gamma Winter Pass 👀
It’s an exciting moment for our community as we unveil the first two artists featured in the upcoming Gamma Winter Pass! Discord gets the scoop before the news goes live on X.
Pawel Dudko
Gamma Partner Artist and Ambassador Pawel Dudko is renowned for his ability to seamlessly blend digital and traditional techniques, creating striking, thought-provoking works of art. Learn more about Pawel and his creations:
Jimena Buena Vida
Jimena Buena Vida’s vibrant and evocative art captures powerful narratives and emotions, resonating deeply with her audience. Discover her stunning portfolio and genesis piece:
This is just the start of what promises to be an extraordinary lineup for the Gamma Winter Pass. Stay tuned for more artist announcements and details!
Congratulations Coldie 🏆
We supported the curation of Filthy Fiat into the Christie's sale, which realized an impressive $37,500. We're excited to see this artwork embark on its journey both digitally as a recursive inscription and in its physical form.
It was a pleasure to support Coldie’s vision in bringing the potential of this first Filthy Fiat auction sale to life.
Art must be touched. Art must be felt. Long live art!
Watch our Beyond the Canvas: Conversations with Gamma livestream podcast where we deep dived into all things Filthy Fiat with Coldie.
Ape In with Hafftka
In celebration of Hafftka’s birthday, we’re delighted to highlight the Ape In timed open edition drop—an ode to the spirit of aping in that unites us all! This unique Ordinal drop is for the culture, featuring a 69-hour mint window at just 69 sats (0.000069 BTC or $6.90). With less than a day left, don’t miss your chance to join the fun and make this birthday unforgettable—LFG!
THE SPIN by Solemn
As part of their 12 Days of Leather holiday campaign, Leather Wallet has commissioned a special open edition Bitcoin drop with legendary Gamma Partner Artist Solemn.
The piece, The Spin, dynamically updates with each Bitcoin block, displaying the current block height and rendering beautifully in real time on Leather. This exclusive drop is live now on Gamma for just 0.0001 BTC, with 100% of the artist's proceeds donated directly to Ordinals.org to support the future development of the Ordinals protocol.
Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of living art while contributing to a meaningful cause! Mint now at Gamma.
Partner of the Week
Welcome to another Featured Artist of the Week, a series celebrating remarkable creators shaping Ordinals through the Gamma Partner Program! This week, we spotlight Buba Viedma, the talented digital artist behind the stunning Inscribing Miami visuals. With a style shaped by an eclectic mix of influences—including skate graphics, underground comics, and the bold colors of the late '80s—Buba’s art reflects a unique and dynamic identity honed through design studies and years of experience. Among his creations, his genesis piece, El Conejo y La Serpiente, holds special meaning. Buba’s advice to artists is to make the most of Bitcoin: embrace its strengths, respect its limitations, and think carefully before hitting "inscribe"—there’s no undo button here!
Thanks for tuning in, Happy Holidays! 🎁