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December 19, 2013, 11:20:57 PM
Last edit: December 25, 2013, 05:18:28 PM by BitPappa |
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I decided to spread Bitcoin as a Christmas gift. Here's an oversize Christmas card I came up with to give away Bitcoin paper wallets, and help people understand the basics of what I'm giving them (I figure most non-Bitcoiners are stumped when they receive a paper wallet). Hopefully the gift and explanation will stir an interest with a few people who have yet to explore Bitcoin.  EDIT Dec 12, 2013: Here are downloadable files (with the typo "know one knows" fixed): PDF with full Adobe Illustrator compatibility (editable, uses Ubuntu font): http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card.pdfHere's a ZIP contain gin two PSDs for outside and inside of the card, generated from Illustrator (editable, uses Ubuntu font): http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card-psd.zipI've also posted a zip-compressed TXT file of just the verbiage here: http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card.txt.zip |
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Bitcoin mining is now a specialized and very risky industry, just like gold mining. Amateur miners are unlikely to make much money, and may even lose money. Bitcoin is much more than just mining, though!
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d2dtk
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December 19, 2013, 11:26:56 PM |
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Where the hell is mine??? JK
Great idea as a gift and giving them something that could be worth a lot in the near future.
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December 20, 2013, 12:04:38 AM |
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Thats awesome OP, I should give my kids bitcoins, lol,jk, theyd lose it in a couple of mintues  , who are you planning to give it to? |
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December 20, 2013, 12:11:36 AM |
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December 20, 2013, 12:46:53 AM |
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I think the design could have a few mistletoes, a bit more Christmas~y perhaps?! But I won't mind getting one, could send a Russian Christmas / New Year - themed card in return ^^
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December 20, 2013, 01:00:18 AM |
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Awesome gift idea, looks great.
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December 20, 2013, 01:03:47 AM |
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I don't suppose that you'd be willing to link a copy of your template, would you?
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"The powers of financial capitalism had another far-reaching aim, nothing less than to create a world system of financial control in private hands able to dominate the political system of each country and the economy of the world as a whole. This system was to be controlled in a feudalist fashion by the central banks of the world acting in concert, by secret agreements arrived at in frequent meetings and conferences. The apex of the systems was to be the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland, a private bank owned and controlled by the world's central banks which were themselves private corporations. Each central bank...sought to dominate its government by its ability to control Treasury loans, to manipulate foreign exchanges, to influence the level of economic activity in the country, and to influence cooperative politicians by subsequent economic rewards in the business world."
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December 20, 2013, 02:44:05 AM |
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I really like it. I agree that some pictures on the inside might make it more visually appealing, but it's a nice card nonetheless. I think the cover is perfect!
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December 20, 2013, 04:36:10 AM |
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I think you might have to spend 10 minutes explaining the on-page explanation of Bitcoin to whomever you give that card to.  You might get questions and statements such as... It is Digital what? What the hell is this computer code looking thing? Can you spend this at Wal-Mart? What is this Bibcoin stuff? Back in my day, we didn't give paper whatchamawhosits for Christmas presents! |
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December 20, 2013, 05:26:44 AM |
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haha yeah i think you will have to answer tons of question this xmast, but thats a WONDERFUL gift, and an awesome idea. Good job OP
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December 20, 2013, 06:57:21 AM |
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Great idea! I know that tons of my family members would love this, not for the value, but for the excitement of being able to watch its value go up throughout the year (risk-free). Perfect year to do it, too.
As asked before, any chance of sharing the template?
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elektibi75
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December 20, 2013, 07:40:09 AM |
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Amazing idea!!! Very creative!
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December 20, 2013, 11:32:48 AM |
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Shall I give you my address?  |
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December 20, 2013, 08:06:31 PM |
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I really like this idea! I agree with Bittzy78 though -- you will still probably get lots of questions even though you include explanations in the cards.
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December 20, 2013, 08:13:23 PM |
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LOL this is awesome xD Much creativeness.
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December 20, 2013, 08:46:39 PM |
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I decided to spread Bitcoin as a Christmas gift. Here's an oversize Christmas card I came up with to give away Bitcoin paper wallets, and help people understand the basics of what I'm giving them (I figure most non-Bitcoiners are stumped when they receive a paper wallet). Hopefully the gift and explanation will stir an interest with a few people who have yet to explore Bitcoin.
Do You have maybe a psd of it so i can make it Polish one from it ? |
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December 20, 2013, 09:09:33 PM |
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I decided to spread Bitcoin as a Christmas gift. Here's an oversize Christmas card I came up with to give away Bitcoin paper wallets, and help people understand the basics of what I'm giving them (I figure most non-Bitcoiners are stumped when they receive a paper wallet). Hopefully the gift and explanation will stir an interest with a few people who have yet to explore Bitcoin. http://print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-christmas-card.jpgjust want to let you know you typed 'know one really knows'' isntead of no one really knows |
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BitPappa (OP)
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December 21, 2013, 03:13:38 PM
Last edit: December 22, 2013, 06:39:33 PM by BitPappa |
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Thanks for the response and feedback (and finding my typo -- I assume there are more). I've posted a PDF of the card (it's 100% editable with Adobe Illustrator CS5, and can be opened, but not easily edited, in Photoshop): http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card.pdfHere's a ZIP with PSDs for outside and inside of the card: http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card-psd.zipI've also posted a zip-compressed TXT file of just the verbiage here: http://www.print4bitcoin.com/external/bitcoin-xmas-card.txt.zipThe PDF uses the free font Ubuntu, and it is set up to print on a 18"x12" sheet (though a slight reduction will make it fit well on an 11x17 sheet). I tried to explain just enough about Bitcoin as I thought would be relevant to the people receiving it. It certainly doesn't explain the technology, but I hoped it would be enough to make them take the gift seriously, and understand the basics on how to use the paper wallet… And maybe stir curiosity to explore Bitcoin more. I created this rather quickly, I'm sure with more time, it could be better… But I guess that goes for most things. Please feel free to improve this and post improvements, so others can benefit. As I said, this was done quickly! I didn't do much to adorn it, and I'm sure some things could be worded better (I was disappointed how long it came out to be, as I worry some may not want to read this much). The mention of Coinbase makes it fairly U.S.-centric. |
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axxo
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December 21, 2013, 11:39:00 PM |
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I decided to spread Bitcoin as a Christmas gift. Here's an oversize Christmas card I came up with to give away Bitcoin paper wallets, and help people understand the basics of what I'm giving them (I figure most non-Bitcoiners are stumped when they receive a paper wallet). Hopefully the gift and explanation will stir an interest with a few people who have yet to explore Bitcoin. This is one of a kind Christmas gift and all of those people who will received this would be very lucky even though they really don't have any idea what is this for. One of the best and creative idea to spread the word about Bitcoins. Two thumbs up! |
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jonanon
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December 22, 2013, 12:03:26 PM |
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That's a great idea! Can I have one  |
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