> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://usdbtcat-bitcat-first-cat-on-cha.gitbook.io/btcat-first-cat-on-chain/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://usdbtcat-bitcat-first-cat-on-cha.gitbook.io/btcat-first-cat-on-chain/why-usdbtcat/provenance-on-btc-chain.md).

# Provenance on BTC Chain

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The importance of the first ascii cat inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain captures two important metas.

**Cats**

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**Provenance**

In the decentralized ecosystem of blockchain, provenance provides transparency, authenticity, and trust in digital interactions. As Web3 continues to redefine industries like finance, art, supply chain, and gaming, establishing clear and immutable records of provenance is critical for unlocking its full potential.

<figure><img src="/files/ZVYWcVrNcm1NdDvOFuCM" alt=""><figcaption><p>CryptoPunks. Pioneers. $1.32 billion market cap.</p></figcaption></figure>

Metas or themes for meme tokens often times have a direct correlation to price action and value placed on it by the crypto community (and beyond). $BTCat representing the first cat inscribed ever on any blockchain is irrefutable as is $BTCat being the first token that represents this ASCII cat.