Caviar, a luxury device manufacturer based in Dubai, has unveiled its latest premium offerings: the Bitcoin Edition iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Priced from $11,130, these smartphones are embellished with 24k gold and showcase intricate 3D engravings of the Bitcoin logo, complemented by designs inspired by blockchain technology.
The aesthetic aims to pay homage to Bitcoin, despite the cryptocurrency’s contentious status and its lack of recognition as legal tender in numerous jurisdictions.
In a press release, Caviar referred to these devices as a “luxurious tribute to the world’s leading cryptocurrency,” emphasizing the blockchain motifs as representations of the potential within digital finance.
Additionally, the release carries a political nuance: only 47 units of the Bitcoin-themed iPhones will be produced, alluding to the current U.S. President Donald Trump, who holds the distinction of being the 47th president of the United States.
Caviar elaborated on its website that the …