> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.generative.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.generative.xyz/art-on-bitcoin.md).

# Art on Bitcoin

> Generative's mission is to to bring on-chain art to every home.

[Generative](https://generative.xyz/) is the first on-chain art platform on Bitcoin. It was launched on Feb 10, 2023. 

Snowfro’s development of ArtBlocks on Ethereum in 2020 was a huge breakthrough in the world of digital art — bridging gen art and NFTs. Generative builds on ArtBlocks' innovation, with some major differences.

• Generative is built on Bitcoin (thanks to [Ordinals](https://docs.ordinals.com/)).

• Generative makes it easy for artists to [launch their art on Bitcoin](broken://pages/7qM7jICv4zGN1FzYTX5c). 

• Every artwork on Generative is stored on-chain on Bitcoin (no IPFS).

• Generative creates [hardware](https://generative.xyz/display), too — designed specifically for the ultimate on-chain art experience with living rendering and real-time interactivity.