Give the gift of Ether Ether cards are 'physical ether'.They're a quick and convenient way to give ether, tokens, or other blockchain assets to friends and family, and a great way to introduce people to the power of the Ethereum blockchain.How Ether Cards work Each card has its own unique Ethereum address, printed on the back in QR code and text form, and a private key, hidden under a scratch-off panel.To use one, simply scan the code, deposit some Ether or tokens using your favourite wallet app, and give it to the lucky recipient.When they want to redeem it, they can scratch off the panel, and use their own wallet app to 'sweep' the funds into their newly created account.Easy to fund Loading Ether or tokens is as simple as scanning the QR code.Easy to use Getting started guides show new users how to set up a wallet and redeem their card.Send someone a beer Ether Cards aren't just for ether - send someone some DigiGold or a BeerCoin just as easily.Secure Each unscratched card's security is guaranteed for up to 5 ether.

This is an archived post.You won't be able to vote or comment.)submitted by Ethereum - Ian Meikleπ Rendered by PID 12334 on app-234 at 2017-06-24 10:58:34.927573+00:00 running 3522178 country code: SG.ABOUT ETHEREUM CARDS          An ethereum debit card allows you to manage your money simply and securely, in person, online, over the phone or through the mail.bitcoin dolar kuruHaving a Uquid account helps you deposit money into your card, keep track of your spending and review your balance.An ethereum debit card can be used whether you're home or away, at any time of day or night, so there's never a need for cash.​Wherever you use an ethereum debit card, you're fully protected.bitcoin zeppelinIf, for example, you're unfortunate enough to book a holiday with an airline or travel agent that becomes insolvent, we'll help you get your money back.bitcoin ether dash

Similarly, if you order something that is not delivered, not what you ordered, or arrives faulty or damaged, you can receive a full refund.It's a safe, secure way to pay, backed up by proven security technologies like Verified by Visa and Chip and PINIt's more versatile than cash, and if you lose it, you can order a replacement.As millions of VISA customers around the world have found, you can easily use your card everyday, everywhere, and for everything.aapl bitcoinBENEFITS OF ETHEREUM CARDS           â€‹bitcoin universal incomeGyft and bitcoin API developer Chain have partnered to create Gyft Block, a trading platform aiming to make gift cards easier to exchange.bitcoin silent miner fudAnnounced at Belfast's MoneyConf, the news marks Gyft CEO Vinny Lingham's latest step in transitioning his mobile gift card company from one of bitcoin's most active merchants to a more direct supporter of its underlying technology.

Gyft Block is part of Gyft's broader mission to digitize gift cards so that they can be securely traded using bitcoin's public ledger, the blockchain.Termed 'gift cards 2.0', the ambitious project was first revealed at SXSW in March and followed Lingham's own involvement as an advisor and investor in so-called 'crypto 2.0' firms, including Koinify and Trustatom.A statement from Gyft implied that the platform could solve real problems for the $100bn gift card market: "Consumers can redeem different forms of digital value in a single transaction: for example, a consumer can buy a cup of coffee by combining a gift card, branded reward point, and coupon, since all blockchain-based digital assets operate on the same open standards."In an accompanying white paper, Gyft's head of special projects Guillaume Lebleu suggests Gyft Block would seek to establish a common API for gift card issuers that more closely replicates those of credit and debit networks.Lebleu's follow-up provides an overview of the technological building blocks on which gift cards have been based, and how Gyft believes migrating these attributes to the blockchain could be beneficial.

"Credit and debit cards require a standard infrastructure between thousands of financials institutions and millions of merchants ... A gift card, on the other hand, is a singular instrument typically redeemed only with the merchant who issued it," he explains.In the post, Lebleu goes on to describe the ways in which Gyft Block will allow providers to issue gift cards on the blockchain that can be programmatically compliant with local laws.For example, multisig technology would allow the keys to a bitcoin wallet for a gift card asset to be distributed among multiple parties including the issuer, the cardholder and a third-party to help enforce necessary rules."The co-signing program manager is trusted to enforce the terms and regulations of the assets, including daily spending limits and unauthorized transfers, by rejecting any non-compliant transactions," he continues.The costs of issuing gift cards on the blockchain are also favorable to the cost of printing plastic gift cards, Lebleu says.

"Ultimately, intelligent wallets will be able to connect to marketplaces, identify arbitrage opportunities and perform in the background complex chains of trade that maximizes the consumer’s purchasing power without compromising their privacy or control."The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is an independent media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies.Have breaking news or a story tip to send to our journalists?Contact us at [email protected]/* */.