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Halloween is one of every child’s favorite holidays, which is hardly surprising, considering that they get to dress up in various costumes and collect candies in their neighborhoods. However, once Canadian decided to do something different this year, and instead of just candy, he also distributed Bitcoin gift cards to several kids who showed up on his doorstep.
Bitcoin finds its way to trick-or-treaters candy bag
According to a tweet published on October 31st by Brad Mills, this crypto user filled his Halloween candy box with $200 in Bitcoin (BTC) cards.
Once a group of trick-or-treaters arrived, Mills distributed two gift cards, each worth around 0.007 BTC. He also filmed the reactions of those who got the cards, which he later posted on Twitter.
I put some $100 @RiseWallet #Bitcoin cards in my box of Halloween candy & captured the moment when some random trick-or-treaters found them.
"DUDE I JUST GOT BITCOIN"
It gives me hope that these Zoomer kids actually know what Bitcoin is. pic.twitter.com/KnII3mU9Lt— Brad Mills 🔑 (@bradmillscan) November 1, 2020
The video shows one boy in a white costume who was the first to dig through the treats and check out his prize. Interestingly enough, the boy immediately recognized the Bitcoin gift card, revealing to his friends that he ‘just got a $100 Bitcoin gift card.’
I'm so proud that those young kids know what this asset class is about.
Everyone. Even though the markets ebbs and flows.
Please remember these kids pure excitement over Bitcoin when ever you doubt yourself.
Cryptocurrency IS the future.— God of Crypto (@TrueGodofCrypto) November 1, 2020
Another trick-or-treater was quick to find their own gift card, which was followed by a repeated cheer ‘I got Bitcoin!’
Of course, not all children in the group were familiar with Bitcoin, so questions such as ‘What is Bitcoin?’ were quick to follow. Mills and his family later distributed a few more cards to a group of girls which came soon after, wishing to participate in the giveaway.
Part 2.
When I got home with my daughter, there was a group of little girls who heard about the #Bitcoin cards, so we gave them some too.
"I SPENT SO MUCH SASS, COME ON" 😂 pic.twitter.com/7iDkGkmd5p— Brad Mills 🔑 (@bradmillscan) November 1, 2020
What can trick-or-treaters do with their BTC?
The question now is what can these kids do with the gift cards, considering that, while minors are not specifically barred from using the coins or HODLing, they would still need to verify their identities in order to use crypto exchanges. That means that they technically wouldn’t be able to sell their coins on their own before they are 18.
Of course, children in Canada still have access to Bitcoin ATMs, although BTC trades and deposits are likely still out of the question for them on regulated platforms.
The crypto community reacted to the post with a lot of positivity, and many saw this as a good lesson in scarcity. And, of course, many have praised the move as raising awareness.