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October 17, 2019, 12:43:30 AM
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IMHO, Bitcoin collectibles are better option than Bitcoin paper wallets.
Well, you can't compare those two things, can you?
Bitcoin paper wallets are used to store coins safely or the case like mentioned above to give it as a gift to other people (there are various more reasons).
A Bitcoin collectible isn't really meant to serve as a wallet.  Cheesy
There might be loadable coins (or similar) but you have to peel them if you send the money again and once you have peeled them, their worth is not only reduced including the amount of BTC that was stored on it but also reduced in value as a collectible. It's always sad to peel a loaded coin.  Cry
On the contrary, paper wallets can be easily created multiple times.

So, I won't compare Bitcoin collectibles and Bitcoin paper wallets. In Germany we would say "you compare apples with pears". (not pineapples)  Wink

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October 17, 2019, 06:22:27 AM
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I think it's Jaxx who's to blame if they don't use the term "sweep" instead of "import" and when the function is called "import" on Jaxx (even if they want to say sweep) we have to refer to the button "import" (like step 5 in the guide), so that users will find it.
However, the discussion is very much pointless from here on, because of that I recommend using Electrum where users can decide wether they sweep or import.
Yes you're right. BTW, good idea to add the vanity feature for creating the gift.

IMHO, Bitcoin collectibles are better option than Bitcoin paper wallets.
Well, you can't compare those two things, can you?
Bitcoin paper wallets are used to store coins safely or the case like mentioned above to give it as a gift to other people (there are various more reasons).
A Bitcoin collectible isn't really meant to serve as a wallet.  Cheesy
There might be loadable coins (or similar) but you have to peel them if you send the money again and once you have peeled them, their worth is not only reduced including the amount of BTC that was stored on it but also reduced in value as a collectible. It's always sad to peel a loaded coin.  Cry
On the contrary, paper wallets can be easily created multiple times.

So, I won't compare Bitcoin collectibles and Bitcoin paper wallets. In Germany we would say "you compare apples with pears". (not pineapples)  Wink
I would add, with a paper wallet you can personalize your gift and DIY it. It's a matter of taste, and I know many people prefer offering a more "physical" gift but you can offer your paper wallet with(in) something else like a book for example...

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November 30, 2019, 07:03:25 PM
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I would add, with a paper wallet you can personalize your gift and DIY it. It's a matter of taste, and I know many people prefer offering a more "physical" gift but you can offer your paper wallet with(in) something else like a book for example...

That's what I usually do.
Simply place the Paper Wallet in a gift card, book etc.



Slowly it's time to change the design of the Paper Wallet to a more 'christmassy' version.  Grin

To do so, select 'Holiday / Christmas Bitcoin' in the 'Instructions' tab.



And there you have a Christmas present   Smiley


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March 28, 2020, 07:27:35 AM
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Check the Filipino Translation of this thread through this link: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5235808.msg54104603
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March 29, 2020, 09:13:55 AM
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It's a good tip on what to do when you want to send gift someone with bitcoin. If I don't have much time to do all this time or you have forgotten to make it then it is best to send it right away and tell the him/her to check his/her address and then surprise btc received. Anyway, it's just for people who are mostly busy but I will recommend the tips on op.
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October 04, 2022, 04:49:10 PM
Last edit: October 11, 2022, 04:20:06 PM by llugguss
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I don't think I'm ready to give bitcoin yet, since I don't have it yet. So for the holidays, I buy wholesale roses online from https://fiftyflowers.com/collections/roses, because it is cheaper than buying bitcoin and also very nice. If I were given such a bouquet of flowers, I would be very happy. But if you get any extra bitcoin, then give it to me.
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October 04, 2022, 05:17:48 PM
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Although the comment hardly warrants resurfacing this thread, in light of it, it is worth mentioning that the site referenced in the OP to generate the paper wallet has plenty of scam accusations, and apparently went rough after changing hands, possibly even before this thread was created back in 2019.

Even though the OP describes a process whereby code is downloaded from github and executed offline, even if the accusations are seemingly more related to the online version, it’s obvious that the software should no longer be used.

See:
bitcoinpaperwallet.com - scam still alive?
Vulnerability discovered on bitcoinpaperwallet[.]com - DO NOT USE IT
https://privacypros.io/wallets/paper-scam-warning/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/ktydef/help_me_shut_down_the_bitcoinpaperwalletcom_scam/
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October 04, 2022, 08:56:26 PM
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One bitcoin as a gift? Sounds very expensive, it seems to me that it is easier to buy a car, because not everywhere you can pay with it.
Right now Bitcoin is a global currency that is generally accepted by any country, so no one that will not value Bitcoin as gift if we happen to issues the person as gift, and secondly you can transfer Bitcoin to any wallet you want provided that it's a Bitcoin wallet address, any value below five dollars can go, it's not necessarily mean a big money.

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