Hi everyone,

I'm a designer and developer. I wanted to share something I’ve been working on: https://hongbaob.tc

The idea came from a friend whose son received a Bitcoin paper wallet as a gift. It was a white piece of paper with a QR code on it. The gesture was amazing, but it didn’t feel special. That’s where we started thinking: what if gifting Bitcoin could feel more personal, more cultural, and more beautiful?

What is it?
HongbaoBTC brings together Bitcoin and the tradition of gifting with red envelopes (hongbao). We created a way to gift Bitcoin using custom-designed paper wallets inside elegant red envelopes.

It’s designed to feel personal and thoughtful:

• The wallet looks like a real banknote
• A portrait in the center (you can use your own photo or generate one)
• QR codes for both the public address and the private key
• Comes in different themes like Euro or Dollar style
• Fits perfectly into a red envelope for birthdays, weddings, holidays

And then comes the special part…

About the envelopes

We designed physical red envelopes just for Bitcoin.
They’re printed with gold foil, inspired by the hongbao tradition.
One side features a quote from Satoshi Nakamoto:
The other side shows a bold Bitcoin seal. They feel premium, festive, and are made to impress at weddings, birthdays, holidays, or any moment you want to gift sats with meaning.

You can see a preview here:
📸https://ibb.co/VWNkfD7s
📸https://ibb.co/TBnvMSst
📸https://ibb.co/gF7ZWnQB
(Or view on the site:https://hongbaob.tc)

Why I built it
Bitcoin gifting can be intimidating. I wanted to create something physical, warm, and personal. A way to help people start their Bitcoin journey with curiosity and control, not just another app download.

We don’t hold keys. You generate the wallet and keep the private key. We just help you make it beautiful and tangible

Who it’s for

• Bitcoiners gifting to friends and family
• Parents giving Bitcoin to their kids
• Events and onboarding campaigns
• Anyone who wants to make self-custody feel special

Would love your feedback
Still improving things and testing ideas. If anyone has thoughts or feedback on the product, UX, or even creative ideas. I’m all ears.

You can check out the project here: https://hongbaob.tc
Thanks for reading