The Bitcoin Stamps meta-protocol was conceived by Mike In Space, a maverick figure in the Bitcoin and Counterparty community with deep roots in underground memetic culture. While others saw Bitcoin's UTXO model as just a ledger, Mike glimpsed something more profound: the foundation for humanity's most permanent digital canvas.

Enter Arwyn, a long-time peer and fellow digital conspirator, who may or may not have slightly oversold his dev credentials when Mike came calling. Together, they began experimenting with various methods, some so forward-thinking they accidentally predicted future innovations.

As the project evolved from concept to creation, Reinamora joined the fellowship, bringing technical precision and focused determination to the team during what he called his "extended sabbatical." This trinity of builders didn't just create a protocol—they forged a new standard for digital permanence that would make ancient stone tablets look like temporary Post-it notes.