The title of this episode, as well as much of the story, is based on a real system, also called "Bitcoin." Bitcoin is a decentralized electronic monetary and payments system utilizing peer-to-peer networking, electronic signatures and encrypted proof which enables supposedly irreversible payments between parties without requiring trust. Made in Bitcoins (abbreviated BTC), said payments are made by electronic (or digital) monetary instruments, or currency, which are originated and electronically transferred by the Bitcoin network.
The court argues over whether bitcoin should be treated as a currency, The U.S. Treasury classified bitcoin as a convertible decentralized virtual currency in 2013.
Jeremy Beiler plays the part of a Crypto Barker In this episode. He later plays the role of a MC In episode 4.14, Red Team, Blue Team (2013).
Carrie Preston reprises her role of Elsbeth Tascioni in The Good Wife spin-off, The Good Fight (2017).