The excitement of the Bitcoin (BTC) bull run, coupled with the holidays, has many individuals looking for the perfect “crypto-themed” gifts to give to their loved ones.
Cryptonews has compiled a 2024 holiday gift guide that has the perfect last-minute present ideas. These gifts are sure to bring cheer to crypto enthusiasts everywhere.
From a Bitcoin miner that also acts as a home heater, to a blockchain-based smart ring, the list below will help ensure that crypto lovers get exactly what they want this holiday season.
1. A Heater/Air Purifier That Mines Bitcoin
While most in-home miners function as small desktop devices, Bitcoin mining company Heatbit recently released a plug-and-play Bitcoin-powered home heating device. Known as the “Heatbit Trio,” this miner is specifically designed for household use and resembles a portable heater.
Not everyone has the time (or skills) to tinker with industrial ASICs, but easier solutions now exist!
From retrofitted @cryptocloaks S9 heaters to desktop miners like @skot9000’s Bitaxe and plug-and-play heater-purifier appliances like our Heatbit Trio, there’s something for… pic.twitter.com/n6UphssVxw— Heatbit – Bitcoin mining home devices (@heatbit_com) December 14, 2024
A Heatbit spokesperson told Cryptonews that once the product is plugged in, the power used to mine Bitcoin is also turned into heat.
“So there is no wasted energy. You get two birds with one stone – Heat and Bitcoin rewards,” the Spokesperson said.
The Heatbit Trio also features an air purification function that rids the air of dust, pet dander, and pathogens. The Spokesperson explained that the air filtration is used for the mining electronics inside the device as well.
“These are high tech 5nm ASIC chips. They are obviously not as cheap as a typical resistive heating coil like most space heaters – so the filters do an excellent job protecting the sensitive internal components from debris that could reduce performance or damage them over time.”
The Heatbit Trio is sure to be a hit with Bitcoin enthusiasts, as users can contribute to the Bitcoin network from home without the technical know-how. The Spokesperson told Cryptonews that every 10 minutes, a block is mined.
“If you decide to solo mine, Heatbit gives you a shot at the 3.125 BTC jackpot with each of these new blocks. All while keeping your home cozy and your air purified. If you decide to mine with a pool, Heatbit makes can subsidize 50% of your heating costs.”
The Heatbit Trio retails for $899 and can be purchased via the website. The device will arrive after the holidays, but it’s likely worth the wait.
2. A Smart-Ring Built on Solana
Fitness and health tracking rings are sure to be popular gifts this holiday, which is why a new smart-ring built on the Solana blockchain is a present crypto enthusiasts will love.
“CUDIS” is a smart ring that tracks your health data. CUDIS is built on the Solana blockchain to provide users with full ownership and control over their health data, ensuring privacy and security.
CUDIS also features an artificial intelligence (AI) powered “coach” that delivers real-time insights and actionable feedback to guide users towards wellness goals. The ring tracks essential health metrics like heart rate, sleep, stress levels, and calories burned.
Moreover, CUDIS users earn crypto rewards for meeting wellness goals, encouraging positive behaviors with a gamified system of earning and losing points.
While the features behind CUDIS are impressive, the ring features a sleek, lightweight titanium design with an extended battery life of 10 days. CUDIS is also Bluetooth compatible.
CUDIS retails from $349 and can be purchased via the website (Cryptonews readers will receive a discount). The CUDIS ring may arrive after the holidays.
3. The Gift of Bitcoin via Gemini Gifting
While physical gifts are nice, receiving cryptocurrency is likely to be on many people’s holiday wish list this year.
Fortunately, crypto exchange Gemini now allows users in the United States to gift Bitcoin to friends and family through the “Gemini Gifting Feature.”
According to a Gemini blog post, users can easily gift Bitcoin by choosing the amount they wish to send from their Gemini account. Users will enter the recipient’s name and email address, alongside an optional gift message. Recipients will then receive an email notification about the gift with redemption instructions.
If the recipient has yet to open a Gemini account, the email will walk new users through the sign up process. The gift will be held safely until an account is open. If users opt out, the crypto sent will be returned to the original wallet address.
Spread the cheer with bitcoin — Gemini Gifting is here
Skip the cash this holiday season. Bitcoin is a gift that grows with time, helping your friends and family invest in their future. Share crypto effortlessly with your… pic.twitter.com/DVKgbAD35s— Gemini (@Gemini) December 13, 2024
Marshall Beard, Gemini’s COO, told Cryptonews that Gemini just launched crypto gifting for customers in the US. The product was launched to Singaporean customers in 2022.
“The feature makes sending crypto simple, and you don’t have to be an existing Gemini customer to receive it,” Beard said. “With crypto becoming a mainstream asset and Bitcoin recently hitting new all time highs, it’s a great alternative to traditional physical holiday gifts for both established crypto investors and people who may want to learn about digital assets.”
4. A Book About The Future of Money
Crypto enthusiasts and newbies alike will be excited to receive a book about the Future of Money.
Myth of Money: Breaking Out of the Failing Financial System is a new book written by long-time crypto entrepreneur Tatiana Koffman.
Myth Of Money is an engaging and insightful book that takes readers on a journey through the often-confusing world of modern finance. The 256-page book unravels cryptocurrency mysteries with clarity and wit.
“Whether you are intrigued by the future of money, grappling with rising interest rates, or curious about the transformative power of cryptocurrency, this book offers a fresh perspective on the rapidly evolving financial landscape,” Koffman told Cryptonews.
Indeed, Myth of Money is the ultimate guide to understanding the economic forces shaping the crypto world. This newly released book is an ideal gift for the financially savvy or anyone looking to learn more about digital assets and finance.
Myth of Money is available on Amazon for $29.99, with 30% off for the holiday season!
5. Gold Paired with Art on the Bitcoin Blockchain
Bitcoin and gold are often compared, and now an Ordinals non-fungible token (NFT) contains both of these assets.
“Matador Gold” brings the enduring value of gold into a modern, accessible form, inscribed immutably on the Bitcoin blockchain through Ordinals. The publicly traded Canadian company, Matador, is behind Matador Gold.
The Matador Gold collection is divided into 1,000 unique NFTs, representing 1,000 grams in a kilogram of gold. Each NFT collection is created in partnership with a significant artist. The artist’s talents and skills are augmented by AI art tools to construct each collection of 1,000 unique NFTs.
Purchasing a Matador NFT entitles the user to take possession of that NFT physically etched on a 1 gram (or larger) piece of 24k gold.
Matador Gold will arrive in Q1 of 2025, but the early access list is already live.
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