Since the emergence of Ordinal inscriptions, we've witnessed the rise of countless collections—from cutting-edge digital art to whimsical and obscure cultural artifacts. Among them, Bitcoin Puppets stand out as a meme-fueled, anti-establishment sensation that has captivated the Ordinals collector community.

In this guide, we'll explore what makes Bitcoin Puppets so unique, why the collection has built such a cult following, and how you can borrow Bitcoin against your Puppet using Liquidium.

What Are Bitcoin Puppets?

Bitcoin Puppets is a 10,001-piece hand-drawn MS Paint collection featuring mischievous, edgy, and culturally irreverent characters inscribed directly onto Bitcoin using the Ordinals protocol.

Launched in January 2024, Bitcoin Puppets evolved from earlier works by the artist known as "The Puppeteer," particularly the absurdist O.P.I.U.M. collection. With no roadmap, no copyright, and no promises, Bitcoin Puppets embrace full degen energy.

"Bitcoin Puppets have no utility and are not to be taken seriously" — just pure, unfiltered meme art. And yet, that exact attitude has helped catapult them to icon status in the Bitcoin-native NFT scene.

A Brief History of the Puppetverse

The Puppets' creator, "Le Puppeteer Fou" (a.k.a. The Puppetmaster), is an anonymous artist with roots in abstract portraiture. The origin of Bitcoin Puppets can be traced back to early days on Ethereum, where the Puppeteer and core community members originally met via the Wassies by Wassies Discord.

Before Bitcoin Puppets, the Puppeteer created:

• Lasogette: A net-art inspired generative PFP project of 7,777 NFTs on Ethereum.

• O.P.I.U.M.: A precursor to Puppets—777 hand-crafted MS Paint puppets launched on Bitcoin Ordinals, defined by whimsy and raw absurdity.

Much of the aesthetic, vibe, and culture of Bitcoin Puppets is rooted in O.P.I.U.M. The community played a role in designing traits, and the Puppeteer preserved the original absurdity while scaling up to 10,001 pieces. 

How to Borrow BTC Against Your Bitcoin Puppet on Liquidium

Owning a Puppet is cool. But putting it to work is even cooler. On Liquidium, you can use your Bitcoin Puppet as collateral to borrow BTC in a trustless, non-custodial way.

Instant Loan Process

1. Connect Your Wallet
   Visit app.liquidium.wtf and connect an Ordinals-compatible wallet (Xverse, Unisat, OKX).

2. Change to Instant Module

   

3. Select Your Puppet
   Choose the Bitcoin Puppet you want to use as collateral.

4. Accept a Loan Offer
   Liquidium features pre-funded, collection-based offers. Accept one to receive BTC instantly.

5. Repay and Reclaim
   Return the borrowed BTC plus interest before the loan expires to reclaim your Puppet. If you don’t, the lender receives your NFT.

Read the full Instant Loans guide

Manual Loan Process

Everything works the same—except you have to wait for a lender to co-sign the deal. It can take hours or even longer, depending on demand.

Borrow Bitcoin Using Your Bitcoin Puppets Now

Whether you're here for the memes, the art, or the APY, Bitcoin Puppets are no longer just JPEGs. They're yield-bearing collateral in Bitcoin's growing DeFi ecosystem.

Connect your wallet, select your Puppet, and tap into instant liquidity.

Don’t sell the culture. Borrow against it.

FAQ

What are Bitcoin Puppets?

Bitcoin Puppets are a 10,001-piece hand-drawn NFT collection on Bitcoin, inscribed using the Ordinals protocol. Known for their meme-heavy aesthetic, they've become one of the most iconic Ordinals collections.

Who created Bitcoin Puppets?

A pseudonymous artist known as "The Puppeteer," also behind Lasogette and O.P.I.U.M.

Where can I buy a Bitcoin Puppet?

On Ordinals-supported marketplaces like Magic Eden or OKX.

Can I borrow BTC using my Puppet?

Yes. Platforms like Liquidium let you use Bitcoin Puppets as collateral to borrow Bitcoin.

What happens if I don’t repay the loan?

If you default, the lender will be unlock your Puppet. So please remember t o repay on time.