I’m gonna be honest with you, #[1] — gifting sats to people who don’t understand bitcoin can be a disappointment for both you and the recipient.

I gave a laminated paper wallet with some sats on it to my cousin as a birthday present years ago. The good news is, he never spent it. The bad news is, his parents don’t know where the envelope with the wallet is because they had a flood at their old house and everything they could salvage got boxed up in a hurry.

I kept a secure backup for him so I could recover it if necessary, but every time I’ve mentioned it to him or his family over the past few years, they never showed any interest. He’s in college now and I probably won’t mention it again for a few more years. If they decide its important they know how to reach me.

When you give the gift of bitcoin, it’s the gift that keeps on giving you a headache.