{"id":130684,"date":"2020-12-11T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/crypto-gift-ideas-for-the-christmas-fan-in-your-life\/"},"modified":"2020-12-11T01:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T22:00:00","slug":"crypto-gift-ideas-for-the-christmas-fan-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crypto-gift-ideas-for-the-christmas-fan-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"# Crypto gift ideas for the Christmas fan in your life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f582cd2320\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3f582cd2320\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crypto-gift-ideas-for-the-christmas-fan-in-your-life\/#A_Christmas_classic\" >A Christmas classic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crypto-gift-ideas-for-the-christmas-fan-in-your-life\/#Gifts_to_wrap_yourself\" >Gifts to wrap yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crypto-gift-ideas-for-the-christmas-fan-in-your-life\/#A_little_light_reading\" >A little light reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crypto-gift-ideas-for-the-christmas-fan-in-your-life\/#Not_for_trading%E2%80%A6\" >Not for trading&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong># Crypto gift ideas for the Christmas fan in your life <\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/images\/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjAtMTEvYzVjODMyZDYtMzIwOS00ZjczLWI3ZDEtNjA2ZDY1MmVkMmVlLmpwZw==.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content\" data-v-5a136f3a>As we find ourselves already knee-deep into December, it has become increasingly difficult to ignore that certain festive je ne sais quoi that always seems to permeate the air during this time of year \u2014 yes, even in this globally most horribilis of annuses, (whisper it) 2020.<\/p>\n<p>The shops \u2014 well, those of them that haven\u2019t been permanently shuttered, or at least forcibly quarantined, by the coronavirus pandemic that has defined much of our lives for the past 12 months \u2014 have been pumping out seasonal tunes for what already seems like an eternity.<\/p>\n<p>However, take heart in the fact that it is only the sickeningly well-prepared and the terminally short-of-things-to-do who have directed more than a cursory thought toward what to actually buy anybody as a gift so far.<\/p>\n<p>And fear not, because if your loved ones like a bit of Christmas with their crypto, then Cointelegraph has a whole heap of inspiring gift ideas to help you seem just as thoughtful as our overeager, underworked compatriots.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Christmas_classic\"><\/span>A Christmas classic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The wallet has been a Christmas staple since the days of Charles Dickens when Ebenezer Scrooge famously received one from Tiny Tim in order to keep all his money in order \u2014 possibly.<\/p>\n<p>In the crypto world, the go-to standard for keeping your tokens secure is a hardware wallet, and there are plenty to choose from. Besides, software wallets are <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly free and not suitable for making you look like a generous gift-giver.<\/p>\n<p>The Ledger Nano X needs no introduction and is still one of the very best hardware wallets out there. And for Christmas, Ledger is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.ledger.com\/pages\/christmas-pack\">offering<\/a> a free $25 crypto\u00a0voucher\u00a0with every Nano X sold. There are also family packs (of three wallets) on sale, and the earlier Nano S model is still available for those on a more modest budget.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, the 29 euro ($35) Status Keycard adds a physical layer of security to the Status <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> and cryptocurrency wallet, which runs on Android and iOS cellphones. We first came across the Keycard in June, and the simplicity of the system is a big draw.<\/p>\n<p>Transactions initiated through the app require a tap of the near-field-communication-enabled card on a smartphone in order to go through. Without the physical keycard, money simply cannot be transferred.<\/p>\n<p>If you have been patiently waiting for this year&#8217;s most hyped and, reputedly,\u00a0most secure hardware wallet, the Ngrave Zero, I&#8217;m afraid you are out of luck, however \u2014 at least for Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Ngrave CEO Ruben Merre confirmed that devices purchased during the project&#8217;s crowdfunding campaign are expected to ship at the end of December, with the remainder being delivered throughout January 2021. Of course, if you have a birthday coming up&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gifts_to_wrap_yourself\"><\/span>Gifts to wrap yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The humble Christmas sweater has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years. <\/p>\n<p>Originally a piece of knitwear \u2014 usually bestowed by an elderly, but well-meaning, relative \u2014 so ugly that it is destined to only\u00a0be worn on Christmas day itself \u2014 while said elderly relative is around to see it \u2014 it has since been embraced by certain elements of society as an ironic statement.<\/p>\n<p>Talk about post-modernism gone mad.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, Hodlmoon has a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hodlmoon.com\/\">range<\/a> of particularly ugly sweaters for sale, combining traditional nordic elements with bold crypto logos in outlandish color schemes. Firm family favorites Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Litecoin (LTC) are all represented, along with a few more esoteric choices.<\/p>\n<p>Got a sibling who you can picture pledging their allegiance to Kyber Network or Polymath in knitted form? Anyone? And although emblazoned with the logos of the privacy-focused browser, the Brave sweater could equally refer to the personal qualities required of the wearer.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware that these won\u2019t appeal to all of your loved ones, but the right giftee will be over the (Bitcoin) moon with one of these. I\u2019m even starting to soften toward the Monero <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hodlmoon.com\/product\/monero-sweater\/\">sweater<\/a> myself. Ahem, moving on quickly.<\/p>\n<p>If Christmas sweaters are a bit in your face (on your torso?) for your chosen recipient, then perhaps they would be better disposed toward a pair of cryptocurrency socks?<\/p>\n<p>Socks are ideal for those who want to identify themselves as a crypto believer while proving that they still enjoy a bit of fun as much as the next person \u2014 but only when they sit down and their pants ride up.<\/p>\n<p>Also, socks make for a much cheaper novelty gift than a jumper.<\/p>\n<p>Etsy seller\u00a0Dytanik\u00a0has a full 29 different designs <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/Dytanik\">available<\/a>, each dedicated to a different token.<\/p>\n<p>With so many for sale, it doesn\u2019t matter if your intended beneficiary is a fully paid-up member of the XRP army, an Aave staker, a Binance Coin (BNB) trader, a Cardano (ADA) hodler, or even a Tetherer (yes, really). Whichever way one\u2019s crypto kink lies, there is a pair of socks with which to pledge one\u2019s allegiance \u2014 unless one happens to believe that Craig Wright actually is Satoshi Nakamoto, that is.<\/p>\n<p>A bonus item for XRP heads (pun very much intended): On a much subtler level, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/787929648\/cryptocurrency-ripple-xrp-crypto-cap\">this<\/a> logoed beanie\u00a0allows the wearer to express their &#8220;XRPride&#8221; while leaving the vast majority of those who see it convinced that they are simply a fan of <em>The X Files<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_little_light_reading\"><\/span>A little light reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over the past year, I have had the dubious honor of reviewing a whole host of cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related books, ranging from the excellent, like\u00a0<em>Blockland<\/em>, to the laughably bad, like\u00a0<em>The Little Book of Crypto<\/em>. So, you\u2019d expect me to be able to recommend a decent bit of Christmas reading for the crypto convert \u2014 or perhaps, soon to be crypto convert \u2014 in your life, right?<\/p>\n<p>But the problem with <em>Blockland<\/em> is that it was, and still is, only <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptonumist.com\/\">available<\/a> as a \u201climited edition\u201d hardcover preorder for $59. And although your parents may have brought you into this world and nurtured you through the best part of the first 18 years of life, $59 is a bit steep. And even then, a claimed shipping date of December gives no guarantee of a Christmas delivery.<\/p>\n<p>There are planned paperback and Kindle versions on the way, and the website does state that the book is \u201cComing January 3rd, 2021.\u201d So, if by some slim chance that is referring to one of the cheaper options and you celebrate Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7, then you might be in luck.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s a long shot.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with <em>The Little Book of Crypto<\/em>, of course, is that you probably want to remain on speaking terms with the recipient once the gift is bestowed.<\/p>\n<p>So, instead, I\u2019m going to recommend a book I haven\u2019t yet reviewed, as I still haven&#8217;t quite finished reading it. <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oanda.com\/group\/cowries-to-crypto-book\/\">Cowries to Crypto<\/a><\/em>\u00a0is not purely about cryptocurrency but rather gives a history of money, currency and wealth throughout history, from the time when people used cowrie shells as a medium of exchange \u2014 hence the title \u2014 right up to the present day.<\/p>\n<p>It is a collaboration between internationally acclaimed political cartoonist Harry Harrison and award-winning financial journalist Jame DiBiasio.<\/p>\n<p>This means it has lots of nice pictures, which is somewhat of a rarity in this sort of book. It is also a very well-written, in-depth, unbiased exploration of its subject matter and will reaffirm your faith that crypto is most definitely the future of money.<\/p>\n<p>However, books on crypto generally cater to those who are just beginning to take an interest in the subject. What if your better half is already a card-carrying crypto convert?<\/p>\n<p>Citadel 21 is a Bitcoin culture fanzine. It is fresh, current and edgy enough to satisfy even the most hardcore crypto acolyte. It contains a curated selection of voices and opinions on the subject, with a focus on the good, the cool and the weird.<\/p>\n<p>And it includes the serialized webcomic &#8220;Bulltardia,&#8221;\u00a0which is hiding the 12 words of a seed phrase for a wallet containing 0.1 BTC, as if you needed any other excuse to read it.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, you could read the online versions for free, but there are also some rather smart-looking limited-edition\u00a0physical copies <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.citadel21.com\">available<\/a>, along with six- and 12-volume subscriptions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_for_trading%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Not for trading&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In years gone by, Cointelegraph might have recommended gifting your nearest and dearest with cold, hard, actual cryptocurrency. Well, not anymore.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is that crypto now comes in so many flavors that picking out the right variety comes with a veritable minefield of potential pitfalls.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine buying your eccentric Uncle Derek &#8220;the wrong type of Bitcoin,&#8221; or Polkadot&#8217;s DOT for your secretly Ethereum-loving aunt \u2014 or Tron&#8217;s Tronix (TRX) token for basically anyone.<\/p>\n<p>These days, it is perhaps safer to venture into the world of nonfungible tokens when looking for gifts that reside on a blockchain. If nothing else, it will make it look like you&#8217;ve made more of an effort.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to NFTs, you might want to look to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.axieinfinity.com\/axie\">Axies<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> Axie Infinity. Not only can these cute creatures be reared, battled and bred, but with some decidedly average skill, they can even become a source of income, as I found out when writing my\u00a0recent review of the game.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember that you need three of them to make any money.<\/p>\n<p>If only the freshest of NFTs will do, then look no further, as the BBC recently launched a collection of <em>Doctor Who<\/em> trading cards. You can buy in for under $5, and the cards will be usable in a card-battling game later next year, as Cointelegraph reported earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you could always treat a work colleague to one of Cointelegraph&#8217;s very own festive NFTs. Our artists have put together a poster-sized artwork that collects all of the major cryptocurrency-related events of the year into one image.<\/p>\n<p>From the coronavirus crash through the halving to the rise of decentralized finance and PayPal entering the crypto space, it&#8217;s all in there, with a little space reserved for anything that happens between now and the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Crypto has provided a bountiful range of gifts for the Christmas lover in your life this year, so you don&#8217;t have to let all the jollity get you down. Just keep your cellphone close at hand so you can check for a Dogecoin (DOGE) pump before serving the turkey.<\/p>\n<p><template data-name=\"subscription_form\" data-type=\"markets_outlook\"><\/template><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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