{"id":2318,"date":"2019-12-11T14:25:51","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T14:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/?p=2318"},"modified":"2026-01-06T12:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:46:56","slug":"bitcoin-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paybis.com\/blog\/bitcoin-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to gift Bitcoin for Christmas: A step by step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the most wonderful time of the year right around the corner, many people are frantically shopping gifts for their loved ones. Then, of course, there are also us, crypto enthusiasts, that want to gift Bitcoin for Christmas.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you were one of the people that introduced your uncle and grandma to Bitcoin back in the Christmas of 2017, you might be hesitant to bring the topic up again. Between coping with their losses and wishing they had never heard of the now popular cryptocurrency, most people have given up on Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, this year, things are different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bitcoin has been growing at a rapid pace and the fundamentals of the coin are stronger than ever. Therefore, it might be good to know how to gift Bitcoin for Christmas, instead of one more boring deodorant set that no one will ever use.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will show you the best ways to gift Bitcoin and also create a small list of Bitcoin gifts for crypto-fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let this Christmas be the beginning of a great crypto journey and a better understanding of the function of money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Give Bitcoin for Christmas<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why does Bitcoin make a great gift? If you are relatively new to the crypto space or got a Bitcoin request for your secret Santa office party, you may be thinking of the same question. After all, why would anyone choose Bitcoin over a gift card or a bouquet of flowers?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, there are actually many reasons – at least more than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n

First of all, Bitcoin has proven to be the best investment opportunity for the last decade<\/strong> and has continuously outperformed other assets, stocks, and bonds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Secondly, the potential for growth is now more prevalent than ever<\/strong>. With the Bitcoin halving coming up, and numerous countries introducing their own, blockchain-based digital currencies, Bitcoin will become more popular than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thirdly, by gifting Bitcoin to someone who does not know anything about the digital currency, you make them want to learn more about the world of cryptocurrency, effectively increasing mainstream adoption<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, and most importantly, when you gift Bitcoin for Christmas, the receiver will be prompted to perform more research and finally get a better understanding of the contemporary problems of our financial system<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since information related to the proper function of money is never taught in schools, there is nothing better than an incentive mechanism to give a gentle push in the right direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that you have a better understanding of the reasons that constitute Bitcoin as a great Christmas gift, let\u2019s talk about the most creative way to \u201csetup\u201d your gift.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to gift Bitcoin for Christmas – 3 Best ways<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bitcoin is intangible. Its digital nature makes it impossible to touch, much less wrap as a gift. Those golden Bitcoins you see in pictures\u2026 they are not really Bitcoin. In reality, Bitcoin is nothing but numbers on the blockchain.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is for that reason that you will need to store the coin(s) in a specifically designed Bitcoin wallet, which you will then wrap as a gift and place under the tree.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s check three different ways to go about this.<\/span><\/p>\n

Craft a unique paper wallet<\/span><\/h3>\n

Paper wallets are nothing but a sheet of paper that contains your wallet\u2019s public address and private key. They were the very first wallets to be distributed in the market and are free to use.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the process of actually creating such a wallet will require some of your time and DIY origami efforts. You see, there are a few steps you will need to follow to successfully create a paper wallet that contains Bitcoin. Let\u2019s see how that works:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1<\/strong>: Visit <\/span>BitcoinPaperWallet<\/span><\/a>. This is the most popular website that allows users to create new paper wallets and even comes with a Christmas-themed design.<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2<\/strong>: After reading through the information on the page, click on <\/span>\u201cXmas \/ New Years Wallet Generator >>\u201d <\/b>This will take you to a new page, where you will be able to create your wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 3<\/strong>: Move your cursor around for a few seconds to generate a truly random address and private key for your Bitcoin wallet. You have an option to skip this step if you don\u2019t want to go through the process. Your keys will be 100% random as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 4<\/strong>: Once the loading bar on the right side of the screen goes to zero (0), you will see your newly generated Bitcoin wallet. Under the Christmas-themed design, you will be able to see your public address and private key. They will also be printed on your wallet, both in text form and QR code.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 5<\/strong>: On the options menu above the wallet, you will be able to check the back of the wallet as well. Print both sides on a thick, coated paper to improve the feel and durability of the wallet. Then, cut it and fold it according to the instructions found on the same options menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> The golden hologram sticker addition is a great idea!<\/span><\/p>\n

Load the wallet with Bitcoin<\/span><\/h4>\n

Now that the wallet is ready, all you need to do is purchase some Bitcoin to store on the wallet. To do this, follow the steps outlined below:<\/span><\/p>\n