How to give bitcoin to a child

Give them bitcoin—and a story that helps them understand it.

With Once Upon a Bit, a little bitcoin becomes a gift a child can open and explore. They read an illustrated story, answer three questions, and—with a grown-up—move their gift into a wallet.

Create a gift

A story makes the gift special

A birthday, a holiday, or a little surprise: give them something to discover together. Our illustrated stories bring ideas like saving, scarcity and trade to life. The bitcoin is real, and the story gives you a place to start talking about what it means.

Three steps to a thoughtful gift

  1. 1

    Choose a story

    Pick an illustrated story and create a gift for a child you love.

  2. 2

    Add your bitcoin

    Save your gift link, then send a small amount from your own bitcoin wallet to the gift's address.

  3. 3

    Open it together

    Share the link or print a treasure letter. With a grown-up, they read, learn and move the bitcoin into a new wallet or an existing family wallet.

For your child, grandchild, niece or nephew

You bring the gift; Once Upon a Bit brings the story and a guided opening. Arrange a time with their parent or guardian to enjoy it together. It's a thoughtful way to introduce bitcoin through a small gift and a shared experience.

Create a gift