Bitcoin wallet QR Generator

Earlier today a Bitcoin newcomer reportedly received over 22 Bitcoin after holding up a sign with a Bitcoin QR code. In what is one of the most genius demonstrations of the cryptocurrency to date, the Bitcoin enthusiast created and displayed a sign that read “Hi Mom, send ” followed by the Bitcoin symbol. The user, who has thus far only been identified by his reddit username BitcoinPitcher2, had thought that someone might send him a bit as a gag, though the user wasn’t sure the QR code would even be scannable.

Fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts showed their support for the stunt by sending BitcoinPitcher2 over 22 Bitcoin. ses. With an exchange rate in excess of $1, 000 USD the account quickly accumulated a large amount of money, well in excess of the Bitcoiner’s expectations. The .

Redditor BitcoinPitcher2 offered to donate a majority of the Bitcoin early on. In on the popular subreddit, BitcoinPitcher2 stated that the would be receiving the lion’s share of the donated Bitcoin. through Bitcoin donations.

Final Amount

While the total amount of Bitcoin received at the address could very well increase still, it has roughly 22.35 Bitcoin in it at the time of this writing. With a current exchange rate of , 090 USD/BTC on the Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp.net, the value of the received coins comes to , 361.50 USD.

Create Your Own QR Code

Creating a QR code for a Bitcoin address is relatively simple. Nearly all Bitcoin wallet clients include some QR code functionality. For instance, the Coinbase mobile app allows for scanning of QR codes with your mobile device and most clients allow for QR code generation.

Since I still like to use the original Bitcoin-qt client I’ll cover creating a QR code with it here. Alternatively you could check out Blockchain.info as their online wallets also support QR code generation and are quick and easy to setup. (If you’re entierly new to Bitcoin check out, , or our guide to Getting Started With Bitcoin)