The idea is that you give them 1 BTC as an incentive (omg, $900 free??) to start learning about it.
That was my thought behind giving the kids, their significant others, and grandkids each a bitcoin for xmas. So far, it has sparked quite a bit of follow up.
Brilliant! You gave me this idea:
Bitcoin for Birthdays ProjectCompletely agree, but how do you get them to watch the video? What's the incentive?
The easiest way in my opinion is give them some BTC on coinbase. Once they have some of their own, they will be much more likely to appreciate its value and learn more about it.
It can be a tiny amount, like .01, its just that they have some. The best people to give it to are people ages 10-20, as they are the future, and younger people tend to be more open minded.
.01 BTC might work with children, but most adults wouldn't bother with that amount. For most people it has to be substantial.
I just recently got into bit coins but have little to no understanding of how they work. I've heard about mining coins but that is foreign to me as well. I will be reading the newbie section and trying to learn as much as possible.
Welcome! I hope you find Bitcoin as fascinating as all of us here!