https://en.bitcoin.it/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Erwinbantilan 2026-04-29T01:50:13Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.43.8 https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Talk:Buying_Bitcoins_(the_newbie_version)&diff=52827 2014-11-07T11:19:50Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div>== BTC Guys LLC ==<br /> Please delete my site. I am no longer selling Bitcoin.<br /> <br /> www.btcguys.us<br /> October 28th, 2014.<br /> <br /> {{unsigned|Mansoor5|02:04, 29 October 2014‎ (UTC)}}<br /> <br /> :Unlisted --[[User:Taras|Taras]] ([[User talk:Taras|talk]]) 22:12, 29 October 2014 (UTC)<br /> <br /> == Independent Reserve ==<br /> <br /> Hello again!<br /> <br /> Like the chaps at Brawker, I think you may not have seen my message further down the page, so I hope you don't mind me moving it here as I see it has worked for Brawker. :)<br /> <br /> Our company, [https://www.independentreserve.com Independent Reserve], is an Australian based Bitcoin exchange trading XBT/USD. We allow international customers to transfer funds via SWIFT transfer into our USD trust account, and Australian customers can use BPAY. Would appreciate a reference on the page if that's possible.<br /> :What category do you think this should be placed in? :) [[User:Taras|Taras]] ([[User talk:Taras|talk]]) 22:25, 28 October 2014 (UTC)<br /> <br /> == [[File: 6273907.png|30px|link=https://www.brawker.com]] Brawker == <br /> <br /> <br /> Hello again! <br /> <br /> I've tried to add Brawker before but I don't think you guys read my message further down. :(<br /> <br /> Brawker is a very easy and different way of buying bitcoins. People can buy bitcoins using Paypal or credit card on [https://www.brawker.com Brawker]. With Brawker bitcoin buyers buy items at online merchants for people interested in paying with bitcoins. When they receive the items the bitcoin buyers receive the bitcoins that were held in escrow during each transaction.<br /> <br /> Thank you!<br /> <br /> [[User:Ibai|Ibai]]<br /> :I have added it to the Credit Card section. :) [[User:Taras|Taras]] ([[User talk:Taras|talk]]) 01:50, 3 October 2014 (UTC)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == [[File:BTCGuys.png|40px|link=http://www.btcguys.us]] BTC Guys LLC ==<br /> <br /> Hi there, I would like to add my site: www.btcguys.us to the list.<br /> We are based in NY and currently accept domestic and international wire transfers as well as cash in mail and bank deposits. For complete details, visit http://www.btcguys.us/bitcoin-order.html Competitive rate compare to other players (only 5-8% markup)and no registration required!<br /> Thank you for your help - August 25th, 2014<br /> Edited 8/28/2014 {{Unsigned|Mansoor5}}<br /> :Feel free to add your service :) [[User:Taras|Taras]] ([[User talk:Taras|talk]]) 23:57, 28 August 2014 (UTC)<br /> <br /> Dear Taras, I am unable to edit the page. Would you kindly assist?<br /> <br /> Thanks for your help,<br /> Mansoor - September 1st, 2014<br /> -----------------------------<br /> <br /> == [[File:20px-expresscoin.png|20px|link=https://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin == <br /> <br /> Our site is [https://www.expresscoin.com expresscoin.com]. We want to add a payment method by USPS Money Order, Personal checks, and be added to the other payment methods. Can we get granted edit rights for this? Happy to help manage and update for others as well. [[User:Expresscoin|expresscoin]] ([[User talk:Expresscoin|talk]]) 00:19, 29 July 2014 (UTC)<br /> <br /> -----------------------------<br /> Hi! <br /> <br /> Could I add Brawker to this version? This is a very easy and different way of buying bitcoins. <br /> <br /> You can buy bitcoins using Paypal on Brawker.com. With Brawker you buy something at an online merchant for someone who is interested in paying with bitcoins. When the person receives the item, you receive the bitcoins that were held in escrow during the transaction. You can also pay for the item with a credit card.<br /> <br /> Thank you!<br /> <br /> [[User:Ibai|Ibai]]<br /> <br /> <br /> -----------------------------<br /> <br /> To other guy: You can have international section. {{unsigned|ChampBroc2}}<br /> <br /> I'd like to add a section for Canadian Interac Online. Could I have edit rights? {{unsigned|Gradoj}}<br /> <br /> == CoinTouch ==<br /> <br /> I run [https://www.cointouch.com/ CoinTouch] (finds friends of friends that trade crypto currency). The site allows decentralised trading with trusted social network connections. I would like to update this page (and [[Getting_started]]) in order to include CoinTouch. Please could an admin do this, or grant me permission to do so. Thanks --[[User:ChrisBeach|ChrisBeach]] ([[User talk:ChrisBeach|talk]]) 12:35, 9 July 2014 (UTC)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == Cryptopay ==<br /> <br /> Dear moderators. We are Cryptopay, a UK based exchange, wallet and payment processing company. We offer EU and UK clients an easy way to buy and sell bitcoin using their bank account (SEPA transfers and Faster payments). Can you add us?<br /> <br /> Cheers,<br /> <br /> [[User: Cryptopay|Cryptopay]]<br /> <br /> Hi, suggest to add https://coins.ph. This site has the fastest way to buy and sell bitcoin in the philippines and Thailand they also have online wallet.</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=How_to_set_up_a_secure_offline_savings_wallet&diff=52800 2014-11-07T04:36:52Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: /* How to Setup Watch Bitcoin Address */</p> <hr /> <div>== Why Set up an Offline Savings Wallet? ==<br /> <br /> Modern operating systems are getting more and more complex. The flip side of all this complexity is that they generally have a large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_surface attack surface] and constantly leak information without the user’s knowledge or consent. No matter how many precautions you take, your [[wallet]]s will never be 100% safe on a computer that is connected to the internet.<br /> Because bitcoins are stored directly on your computer and because they are real money, the motivation for sophisticated and targeted attacks against your system is higher than in the pre-bitcoin era, when only large organizations normally had to worry about such attacks. <br /> <br /> The bitcoin ecosystem is still very young and unfortunately not many user friendly and highly secure wallets have been developed yet. <br /> Today these two ways are best to secure your bitcoins against theft:<br /> <br /> 1. using a [[hardware wallet]] such as [[TREZOR]] that has basically two functions - it keeps your bitcoins in an offline storage and when connected to a computer, it enables a highly secure way of spending as well (immune to viruses, hackers and keyloggers). <br /> <br /> 2. creating an offline [[cold storage]] which is useful for storing bitcoins, but has its limitations and security risks when you decide to spend the coins <br /> <br /> This guide will instruct you on how to create an offline wallet, a wallet that never even touches the internet in its plaintext form. This security measure is also referred to as being an air gap. For all practical purposes, this wallet is safe from all online threats, such as viruses and hackers. It is however still exposed to offline threats, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_keylogger hardware keyloggers], extortion, or people looking over your shoulder. <br /> <br /> The below procedure may seem tedious, but remember that security almost always comes at the cost of convenience. When you deposit money at a bank, you let them worry about security. Bitcoins, however, are stored on '''your''' computer and that means '''you''' are fully responsible for securing them.<br /> <br /> == How to Deposit Funds ==<br /> <br /> # Set up a [http://www.wuala.com/en/bitcoin Wuala] account, or other cloud backup service of your choice.<br /> # Create a strong and unique password offline (manually). This password should be at least 20 characters long; it should contain numbers, upper and lower case letters, and symbols. It should be as random as possible, ie it should look something like this: Zr%8qL03&amp;cvwS9@05AatdP71. Never use this password elsewhere. <br /> # '''Do not forget this password'''. Recite it several times a day. It is easy to overestimate your ability to remember a password several months in the future. To be on the safe side, write it down and store the piece of paper in a safe deposit box.<br /> # Download [http://www.bitcoin.org/ Bitcoin Linux binary] and save it on a USB drive.<br /> # Shut down your computer, and boot [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu] (or Linux distribution of you choice) from a [http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download liveCD]. This will not affect your current operating system. <br /> # '''Disconnect machine from the internet'''. Unplug any network cables and disable wireless. Verify that wireless is disabled in the icon on the upper right corner (Ubuntu). Double check that machine is disconnected by opening the web browser.<br /> # Run bitcoin while disconnected to the internet. The client will show 0 connections and 0 blocks, but it will still generate a wallet.dat file and a bitcoin address. <br /> # Encrypt your wallet using the strong and unique password from step 2 above. (Bitcoin Client &gt; Settings &gt; Encrypt wallet)<br /> # Copy wallet.dat (found in hidden folder .bitcoin in your home directory) to USB drive.<br /> # Save bitcoin address to a text file and copy it to USB drive.<br /> # Shut down system and turn off computer. Before switching your computer on again, remove all power sources for about 1 minute. Physically remove battery from laptop.<br /> # Backup encrypted wallet.dat file in several places: <br /> #*Send it to your 5 best friends by email attachment and ask them to save it for you.<br /> #*Save it on your Wuala account created in step 1.<br /> #*Save it on several USB drives and CDs and store them in different geographic locations.<br /> #Send bitcoins to the address saved on the USB drive. Double check in the [[Bitcoin Block Explorer|block explorer]] that they have been sent or you can add Watch Bitcoin Address in [https://blockchain.info/wallet/ BlockChain Wallet].<br /> <br /> ==How to Retrieve Funds ==<br /> <br /> #Boot from Ubuntu liveCD, as in step 5 above. <br /> #Insert USB drive.<br /> #Run bitcoin client and close it again.<br /> #Replace wallet.dat in ~/.bitcoin directory with wallet.dat from USB drive.<br /> #Connect to the internet.<br /> #Restart bitcoin client.<br /> #Wait for blocks to download (optional).<br /> #Send bitcoins.<br /> <br /> ==How to Setup Watch Bitcoin Address==<br /> <br /> Watch Bitcoin address is a way for you to check your cold storage balance online without exposing your private key.<br /> #Create an wallet account at https://blockchain.info/wallet/<br /> #Go to import/export.<br /> #At &quot;Add Watch Only Bitcoin Address&quot;, add your bitcoin address.<br /> #Wait for the balance to synch.<br /> #You can also download the mobile version at [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=piuk.blockchain.android Google Play], [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blockchain-bitcoin-wallet/id493253309?mt=8 Apple Store]<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> <br /> *This procedure is only secure if you perform steps 1-13 in this '''exact order'''.<br /> <br /> *If you're a non-technical user that can't perform the steps above, use an [[Paper wallet|in-browser paper wallet generator]] to create paper wallets (read below for more caveats and info).<br /> <br /> *Perform one or two trial runs of the above procedure with a few bitcents, and make sure that you know how to successfully retrieve them, before making a bulk transfer.<br /> <br /> *Every time you retrieve bitcoins from your savings wallet, create a fresh savings wallet by repeating the above procedure, and send all your remaining savings balance there.<br /> <br /> *There is more than one way to do it. Similar procedures have been suggested on the forums [http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=17240.0 here] and [http://forum.bitcoin.org/?topic=5194.0 here].<br /> <br /> *Beware that even savings wallets have limited lifetimes. New, backwards incompatible versions of bitcoin might come out in future, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] might be broken, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot bit rot] might destroy your wallets, etc. Pay attention to updates in the Bitcoin world and update to fresh savings wallets every couple of years, or as needed.<br /> <br /> * See [[How to import private keys]] for an alternative way of retrieve your coins.<br /> <br /> ==Alternatives ==<br /> <br /> [[Paper wallet|'''Paper wallets''']] can also be used to create offline bitcoin savings accounts. While paper wallets are much easier to generate, they are not generally encrypted which means you cannot guard against accidental loss by distributing copies to online services and friends. Instead, paper wallets must be kept safe like jewels or cash. Looking forward, support for [[BIP 0038|BIP-38]] encryption is growing fast and it is expected that paper wallet generators will soon include options for generating ''encrypted paper wallets'' that can be duplicated and widely distributed for safekeeping. <br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> <br /> * [[Cold storage]]<br /> * [http://codinginmysleep.com/bitcoin-cold-storage-in-plain-english Bitcoin Cold Storage In Plain English] by David Perry<br /> <br /> [[Category:Instructional]]<br /> [[Category:Security]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=How_to_set_up_a_secure_offline_savings_wallet&diff=52799 2014-11-07T04:36:02Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div>== Why Set up an Offline Savings Wallet? ==<br /> <br /> Modern operating systems are getting more and more complex. The flip side of all this complexity is that they generally have a large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_surface attack surface] and constantly leak information without the user’s knowledge or consent. No matter how many precautions you take, your [[wallet]]s will never be 100% safe on a computer that is connected to the internet.<br /> Because bitcoins are stored directly on your computer and because they are real money, the motivation for sophisticated and targeted attacks against your system is higher than in the pre-bitcoin era, when only large organizations normally had to worry about such attacks. <br /> <br /> The bitcoin ecosystem is still very young and unfortunately not many user friendly and highly secure wallets have been developed yet. <br /> Today these two ways are best to secure your bitcoins against theft:<br /> <br /> 1. using a [[hardware wallet]] such as [[TREZOR]] that has basically two functions - it keeps your bitcoins in an offline storage and when connected to a computer, it enables a highly secure way of spending as well (immune to viruses, hackers and keyloggers). <br /> <br /> 2. creating an offline [[cold storage]] which is useful for storing bitcoins, but has its limitations and security risks when you decide to spend the coins <br /> <br /> This guide will instruct you on how to create an offline wallet, a wallet that never even touches the internet in its plaintext form. This security measure is also referred to as being an air gap. For all practical purposes, this wallet is safe from all online threats, such as viruses and hackers. It is however still exposed to offline threats, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_keylogger hardware keyloggers], extortion, or people looking over your shoulder. <br /> <br /> The below procedure may seem tedious, but remember that security almost always comes at the cost of convenience. When you deposit money at a bank, you let them worry about security. Bitcoins, however, are stored on '''your''' computer and that means '''you''' are fully responsible for securing them.<br /> <br /> == How to Deposit Funds ==<br /> <br /> # Set up a [http://www.wuala.com/en/bitcoin Wuala] account, or other cloud backup service of your choice.<br /> # Create a strong and unique password offline (manually). This password should be at least 20 characters long; it should contain numbers, upper and lower case letters, and symbols. It should be as random as possible, ie it should look something like this: Zr%8qL03&amp;cvwS9@05AatdP71. Never use this password elsewhere. <br /> # '''Do not forget this password'''. Recite it several times a day. It is easy to overestimate your ability to remember a password several months in the future. To be on the safe side, write it down and store the piece of paper in a safe deposit box.<br /> # Download [http://www.bitcoin.org/ Bitcoin Linux binary] and save it on a USB drive.<br /> # Shut down your computer, and boot [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu] (or Linux distribution of you choice) from a [http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download liveCD]. This will not affect your current operating system. <br /> # '''Disconnect machine from the internet'''. Unplug any network cables and disable wireless. Verify that wireless is disabled in the icon on the upper right corner (Ubuntu). Double check that machine is disconnected by opening the web browser.<br /> # Run bitcoin while disconnected to the internet. The client will show 0 connections and 0 blocks, but it will still generate a wallet.dat file and a bitcoin address. <br /> # Encrypt your wallet using the strong and unique password from step 2 above. (Bitcoin Client &gt; Settings &gt; Encrypt wallet)<br /> # Copy wallet.dat (found in hidden folder .bitcoin in your home directory) to USB drive.<br /> # Save bitcoin address to a text file and copy it to USB drive.<br /> # Shut down system and turn off computer. Before switching your computer on again, remove all power sources for about 1 minute. Physically remove battery from laptop.<br /> # Backup encrypted wallet.dat file in several places: <br /> #*Send it to your 5 best friends by email attachment and ask them to save it for you.<br /> #*Save it on your Wuala account created in step 1.<br /> #*Save it on several USB drives and CDs and store them in different geographic locations.<br /> #Send bitcoins to the address saved on the USB drive. Double check in the [[Bitcoin Block Explorer|block explorer]] that they have been sent or you can add Watch Bitcoin Address in [https://blockchain.info/wallet/ BlockChain Wallet].<br /> <br /> ==How to Retrieve Funds ==<br /> <br /> #Boot from Ubuntu liveCD, as in step 5 above. <br /> #Insert USB drive.<br /> #Run bitcoin client and close it again.<br /> #Replace wallet.dat in ~/.bitcoin directory with wallet.dat from USB drive.<br /> #Connect to the internet.<br /> #Restart bitcoin client.<br /> #Wait for blocks to download (optional).<br /> #Send bitcoins.<br /> <br /> ==How to Setup Watch Bitcoin Address==<br /> <br /> Watch Bitcoin address is a way for you to check your cold storage balance online without exposing your private key.<br /> #Create an wallet account at https://blockchain.info/wallet/<br /> #Go to import/export.<br /> #At &quot;Add Watch Only Bitcoin Address&quot;, add your bitcoin address.<br /> #Wait for the balance to synch.<br /> #You can also download the mobile version at [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=piuk.blockchain.android Google Play], [[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blockchain-bitcoin-wallet/id493253309?mt=8 Apple Store]<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> <br /> *This procedure is only secure if you perform steps 1-13 in this '''exact order'''.<br /> <br /> *If you're a non-technical user that can't perform the steps above, use an [[Paper wallet|in-browser paper wallet generator]] to create paper wallets (read below for more caveats and info).<br /> <br /> *Perform one or two trial runs of the above procedure with a few bitcents, and make sure that you know how to successfully retrieve them, before making a bulk transfer.<br /> <br /> *Every time you retrieve bitcoins from your savings wallet, create a fresh savings wallet by repeating the above procedure, and send all your remaining savings balance there.<br /> <br /> *There is more than one way to do it. Similar procedures have been suggested on the forums [http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=17240.0 here] and [http://forum.bitcoin.org/?topic=5194.0 here].<br /> <br /> *Beware that even savings wallets have limited lifetimes. New, backwards incompatible versions of bitcoin might come out in future, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] might be broken, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot bit rot] might destroy your wallets, etc. Pay attention to updates in the Bitcoin world and update to fresh savings wallets every couple of years, or as needed.<br /> <br /> * See [[How to import private keys]] for an alternative way of retrieve your coins.<br /> <br /> ==Alternatives ==<br /> <br /> [[Paper wallet|'''Paper wallets''']] can also be used to create offline bitcoin savings accounts. While paper wallets are much easier to generate, they are not generally encrypted which means you cannot guard against accidental loss by distributing copies to online services and friends. Instead, paper wallets must be kept safe like jewels or cash. Looking forward, support for [[BIP 0038|BIP-38]] encryption is growing fast and it is expected that paper wallet generators will soon include options for generating ''encrypted paper wallets'' that can be duplicated and widely distributed for safekeeping. <br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> <br /> * [[Cold storage]]<br /> * [http://codinginmysleep.com/bitcoin-cold-storage-in-plain-english Bitcoin Cold Storage In Plain English] by David Perry<br /> <br /> [[Category:Instructional]]<br /> [[Category:Security]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=How_to_set_up_a_secure_offline_savings_wallet&diff=52798 2014-11-07T04:35:17Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div>== Why set up an offline savings wallet? ==<br /> <br /> Modern operating systems are getting more and more complex. The flip side of all this complexity is that they generally have a large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_surface attack surface] and constantly leak information without the user’s knowledge or consent. No matter how many precautions you take, your [[wallet]]s will never be 100% safe on a computer that is connected to the internet.<br /> Because bitcoins are stored directly on your computer and because they are real money, the motivation for sophisticated and targeted attacks against your system is higher than in the pre-bitcoin era, when only large organizations normally had to worry about such attacks. <br /> <br /> The bitcoin ecosystem is still very young and unfortunately not many user friendly and highly secure wallets have been developed yet. <br /> Today these two ways are best to secure your bitcoins against theft:<br /> <br /> 1. using a [[hardware wallet]] such as [[TREZOR]] that has basically two functions - it keeps your bitcoins in an offline storage and when connected to a computer, it enables a highly secure way of spending as well (immune to viruses, hackers and keyloggers). <br /> <br /> 2. creating an offline [[cold storage]] which is useful for storing bitcoins, but has its limitations and security risks when you decide to spend the coins <br /> <br /> This guide will instruct you on how to create an offline wallet, a wallet that never even touches the internet in its plaintext form. This security measure is also referred to as being an air gap. For all practical purposes, this wallet is safe from all online threats, such as viruses and hackers. It is however still exposed to offline threats, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_keylogger hardware keyloggers], extortion, or people looking over your shoulder. <br /> <br /> The below procedure may seem tedious, but remember that security almost always comes at the cost of convenience. When you deposit money at a bank, you let them worry about security. Bitcoins, however, are stored on '''your''' computer and that means '''you''' are fully responsible for securing them.<br /> <br /> == How to deposit funds ==<br /> <br /> # Set up a [http://www.wuala.com/en/bitcoin Wuala] account, or other cloud backup service of your choice.<br /> # Create a strong and unique password offline (manually). This password should be at least 20 characters long; it should contain numbers, upper and lower case letters, and symbols. It should be as random as possible, ie it should look something like this: Zr%8qL03&amp;cvwS9@05AatdP71. Never use this password elsewhere. <br /> # '''Do not forget this password'''. Recite it several times a day. It is easy to overestimate your ability to remember a password several months in the future. To be on the safe side, write it down and store the piece of paper in a safe deposit box.<br /> # Download [http://www.bitcoin.org/ Bitcoin Linux binary] and save it on a USB drive.<br /> # Shut down your computer, and boot [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu] (or Linux distribution of you choice) from a [http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download liveCD]. This will not affect your current operating system. <br /> # '''Disconnect machine from the internet'''. Unplug any network cables and disable wireless. Verify that wireless is disabled in the icon on the upper right corner (Ubuntu). Double check that machine is disconnected by opening the web browser.<br /> # Run bitcoin while disconnected to the internet. The client will show 0 connections and 0 blocks, but it will still generate a wallet.dat file and a bitcoin address. <br /> # Encrypt your wallet using the strong and unique password from step 2 above. (Bitcoin Client &gt; Settings &gt; Encrypt wallet)<br /> # Copy wallet.dat (found in hidden folder .bitcoin in your home directory) to USB drive.<br /> # Save bitcoin address to a text file and copy it to USB drive.<br /> # Shut down system and turn off computer. Before switching your computer on again, remove all power sources for about 1 minute. Physically remove battery from laptop.<br /> # Backup encrypted wallet.dat file in several places: <br /> #*Send it to your 5 best friends by email attachment and ask them to save it for you.<br /> #*Save it on your Wuala account created in step 1.<br /> #*Save it on several USB drives and CDs and store them in different geographic locations.<br /> #Send bitcoins to the address saved on the USB drive. Double check in the [[Bitcoin Block Explorer|block explorer]] that they have been sent or you can add Watch Bitcoin Address in [https://blockchain.info/wallet/ BlockChain Wallet].<br /> <br /> ==How to retrieve funds ==<br /> <br /> #Boot from Ubuntu liveCD, as in step 5 above. <br /> #Insert USB drive.<br /> #Run bitcoin client and close it again.<br /> #Replace wallet.dat in ~/.bitcoin directory with wallet.dat from USB drive.<br /> #Connect to the internet.<br /> #Restart bitcoin client.<br /> #Wait for blocks to download (optional).<br /> #Send bitcoins.<br /> <br /> ==How to Setup Watch Bitcoin Address==<br /> <br /> Watch Bitcoin address is a way for you to check your cold storage balance online without exposing your private key.<br /> #Create an wallet account at https://blockchain.info/wallet/<br /> #Go to import/export.<br /> #At &quot;Add Watch Only Bitcoin Address&quot;, add your bitcoin address.<br /> #Wait for the balance to synch.<br /> #You can also download the mobile version at [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=piuk.blockchain.android Google Play], [[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blockchain-bitcoin-wallet/id493253309?mt=8 Apple Store]<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> <br /> *This procedure is only secure if you perform steps 1-13 in this '''exact order'''.<br /> <br /> *If you're a non-technical user that can't perform the steps above, use an [[Paper wallet|in-browser paper wallet generator]] to create paper wallets (read below for more caveats and info).<br /> <br /> *Perform one or two trial runs of the above procedure with a few bitcents, and make sure that you know how to successfully retrieve them, before making a bulk transfer.<br /> <br /> *Every time you retrieve bitcoins from your savings wallet, create a fresh savings wallet by repeating the above procedure, and send all your remaining savings balance there.<br /> <br /> *There is more than one way to do it. Similar procedures have been suggested on the forums [http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=17240.0 here] and [http://forum.bitcoin.org/?topic=5194.0 here].<br /> <br /> *Beware that even savings wallets have limited lifetimes. New, backwards incompatible versions of bitcoin might come out in future, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] might be broken, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot bit rot] might destroy your wallets, etc. Pay attention to updates in the Bitcoin world and update to fresh savings wallets every couple of years, or as needed.<br /> <br /> * See [[How to import private keys]] for an alternative way of retrieve your coins.<br /> <br /> ==Alternatives ==<br /> <br /> [[Paper wallet|'''Paper wallets''']] can also be used to create offline bitcoin savings accounts. While paper wallets are much easier to generate, they are not generally encrypted which means you cannot guard against accidental loss by distributing copies to online services and friends. Instead, paper wallets must be kept safe like jewels or cash. Looking forward, support for [[BIP 0038|BIP-38]] encryption is growing fast and it is expected that paper wallet generators will soon include options for generating ''encrypted paper wallets'' that can be duplicated and widely distributed for safekeeping. <br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> <br /> * [[Cold storage]]<br /> * [http://codinginmysleep.com/bitcoin-cold-storage-in-plain-english Bitcoin Cold Storage In Plain English] by David Perry<br /> <br /> [[Category:Instructional]]<br /> [[Category:Security]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=How_to_set_up_a_secure_offline_savings_wallet&diff=52797 2014-11-07T02:42:41Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: /* How to deposit funds */</p> <hr /> <div>== Why set up an offline savings wallet? ==<br /> <br /> Modern operating systems are getting more and more complex. The flip side of all this complexity is that they generally have a large [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_surface attack surface] and constantly leak information without the user’s knowledge or consent. No matter how many precautions you take, your [[wallet]]s will never be 100% safe on a computer that is connected to the internet.<br /> Because bitcoins are stored directly on your computer and because they are real money, the motivation for sophisticated and targeted attacks against your system is higher than in the pre-bitcoin era, when only large organizations normally had to worry about such attacks. <br /> <br /> The bitcoin ecosystem is still very young and unfortunately not many user friendly and highly secure wallets have been developed yet. <br /> Today these two ways are best to secure your bitcoins against theft:<br /> <br /> 1. using a [[hardware wallet]] such as [[TREZOR]] that has basically two functions - it keeps your bitcoins in an offline storage and when connected to a computer, it enables a highly secure way of spending as well (immune to viruses, hackers and keyloggers). <br /> <br /> 2. creating an offline [[cold storage]] which is useful for storing bitcoins, but has its limitations and security risks when you decide to spend the coins <br /> <br /> This guide will instruct you on how to create an offline wallet, a wallet that never even touches the internet in its plaintext form. This security measure is also referred to as being an air gap. For all practical purposes, this wallet is safe from all online threats, such as viruses and hackers. It is however still exposed to offline threats, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_keylogger hardware keyloggers], extortion, or people looking over your shoulder. <br /> <br /> The below procedure may seem tedious, but remember that security almost always comes at the cost of convenience. When you deposit money at a bank, you let them worry about security. Bitcoins, however, are stored on '''your''' computer and that means '''you''' are fully responsible for securing them.<br /> <br /> == How to deposit funds ==<br /> <br /> # Set up a [http://www.wuala.com/en/bitcoin Wuala] account, or other cloud backup service of your choice.<br /> # Create a strong and unique password offline (manually). This password should be at least 20 characters long; it should contain numbers, upper and lower case letters, and symbols. It should be as random as possible, ie it should look something like this: Zr%8qL03&amp;cvwS9@05AatdP71. Never use this password elsewhere. <br /> # '''Do not forget this password'''. Recite it several times a day. It is easy to overestimate your ability to remember a password several months in the future. To be on the safe side, write it down and store the piece of paper in a safe deposit box.<br /> # Download [http://www.bitcoin.org/ Bitcoin Linux binary] and save it on a USB drive.<br /> # Shut down your computer, and boot [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu] (or Linux distribution of you choice) from a [http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download liveCD]. This will not affect your current operating system. <br /> # '''Disconnect machine from the internet'''. Unplug any network cables and disable wireless. Verify that wireless is disabled in the icon on the upper right corner (Ubuntu). Double check that machine is disconnected by opening the web browser.<br /> # Run bitcoin while disconnected to the internet. The client will show 0 connections and 0 blocks, but it will still generate a wallet.dat file and a bitcoin address. <br /> # Encrypt your wallet using the strong and unique password from step 2 above. (Bitcoin Client &gt; Settings &gt; Encrypt wallet)<br /> # Copy wallet.dat (found in hidden folder .bitcoin in your home directory) to USB drive.<br /> # Save bitcoin address to a text file and copy it to USB drive.<br /> # Shut down system and turn off computer. Before switching your computer on again, remove all power sources for about 1 minute. Physically remove battery from laptop.<br /> # Backup encrypted wallet.dat file in several places: <br /> #*Send it to your 5 best friends by email attachment and ask them to save it for you.<br /> #*Save it on your Wuala account created in step 1.<br /> #*Save it on several USB drives and CDs and store them in different geographic locations.<br /> #Send bitcoins to the address saved on the USB drive. Double check in the [[Bitcoin Block Explorer|block explorer]] that they have been sent or you can add Watch Bitcoin Address in [https://blockchain.info/wallet/ BlockChain Wallet].<br /> <br /> ==How to retrieve funds ==<br /> <br /> #Boot from Ubuntu liveCD, as in step 5 above. <br /> #Insert USB drive.<br /> #Run bitcoin client and close it again.<br /> #Replace wallet.dat in ~/.bitcoin directory with wallet.dat from USB drive.<br /> #Connect to the internet.<br /> #Restart bitcoin client.<br /> #Wait for blocks to download (optional).<br /> #Send bitcoins.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> <br /> *This procedure is only secure if you perform steps 1-13 in this '''exact order'''.<br /> <br /> *If you're a non-technical user that can't perform the steps above, use an [[Paper wallet|in-browser paper wallet generator]] to create paper wallets (read below for more caveats and info).<br /> <br /> *Perform one or two trial runs of the above procedure with a few bitcents, and make sure that you know how to successfully retrieve them, before making a bulk transfer.<br /> <br /> *Every time you retrieve bitcoins from your savings wallet, create a fresh savings wallet by repeating the above procedure, and send all your remaining savings balance there.<br /> <br /> *There is more than one way to do it. Similar procedures have been suggested on the forums [http://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=17240.0 here] and [http://forum.bitcoin.org/?topic=5194.0 here].<br /> <br /> *Beware that even savings wallets have limited lifetimes. New, backwards incompatible versions of bitcoin might come out in future, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Encryption_Standard AES] might be broken, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_rot bit rot] might destroy your wallets, etc. Pay attention to updates in the Bitcoin world and update to fresh savings wallets every couple of years, or as needed.<br /> <br /> * See [[How to import private keys]] for an alternative way of retrieve your coins.<br /> <br /> ==Alternatives ==<br /> <br /> [[Paper wallet|'''Paper wallets''']] can also be used to create offline bitcoin savings accounts. While paper wallets are much easier to generate, they are not generally encrypted which means you cannot guard against accidental loss by distributing copies to online services and friends. Instead, paper wallets must be kept safe like jewels or cash. Looking forward, support for [[BIP 0038|BIP-38]] encryption is growing fast and it is expected that paper wallet generators will soon include options for generating ''encrypted paper wallets'' that can be duplicated and widely distributed for safekeeping. <br /> <br /> ==See Also==<br /> <br /> * [[Cold storage]]<br /> * [http://codinginmysleep.com/bitcoin-cold-storage-in-plain-english Bitcoin Cold Storage In Plain English] by David Perry<br /> <br /> [[Category:Instructional]]<br /> [[Category:Security]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Bitcoin_Wiki:Community_portal&diff=52704 2014-11-04T07:10:18Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: /* Regions / Languages */</p> <hr /> <div>== Bitcoin Community Forums on various platforms ==<br /> * [http://bitcointalk.org/ Bitcointalk]<br /> * [http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/ /r/Bitcoin]<br /> * [https://plus.google.com/communities/115591368588047305300 Bitcoin Google+ Community]<br /> * [http://bitcoin.org.uk/forums Bitcoin Forums]<br /> * [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ The Bitcoin StackExchange]<br /> * [http://www.quora.com/Bitcoin/ Bitcoin group on Quora]<br /> * [http://bitcointrading.com Bitcoin Trading Forum]<br /> * [http://tweetforum.com/bitcoin TweetForum Bitcoin Community]<br /> * [http://www.bitcoin-board.com/ Bitcoin-Board Forum]<br /> * [http://www.bitcoinforums.net BitcoinForums.Net]<br /> * [http://groups.google.com/group/bitcoin-discussion Bitcoin google group]<br /> * [http://goo.gl/2PncY Bitcoin Portal p2p (on Osiris platform)]<br /> * [http://www.btclog.com btc::log]<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/bitcoins Facebook page]<br /> * [http://www.facebook.com/groups/136003253120130 Facebook Group]<br /> * [https://plus.google.com/107581642674912229828/ Bitcoin Google+]<br /> * [http://hubski.com/tag?id=bitcoin Bitcoin on Hubski]<br /> * [http://www.bitcointribe.com Bitcoin Tribe Social Network]<br /> <br /> ===Regions / Languages===<br /> * [https://coinforum.ca Canada's Bitcoin Community]<br /> * [https://www.bitcoin-italia.org Bitcoin Italia]<br /> * [http://forum.bitcoin.com.au/ Bitcoin Australia Forum]<br /> * [http://www.bitcoin.org.il Isreali Bitcoin Community Forum]<br /> * [http://bitcoin.pl/forum/ Polish Bitcoin Community Forum]<br /> * [http://btcsec.com/ BTCsec.com] Russian Website about Bitcoin<br /> * [https://forum.btcsec.com/ BTCsec.com Bitcoin Community Forum (Russian)]<br /> * [http://rubitcoin.com/ Russian Bitcoin Community Forum]<br /> * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bitcoinph/ Bitcoin Philippine Community]<br /> <br /> == Bitcoin Community Groups on Bitcoin Wiki platform ==<br /> <br /> === Special interests ===<br /> * [[Bitcoin Wiki]]-group<br /> <br /> === Geographically ===<br /> * [[Espagna]] / [[Spain]] (E.) <br /> * [[France]] / [[France]] (F.)<br /> * [[Germany]] / [[Deutschland]] (D.) <br /> * [[Netherlands]] (NL) and [[Belgium]] (B.)<br /> * [[United Kingdom]] of Great Brittain (GB) and Northern Ireland<br /> * [[United States]] of America (USA)<br /> <br /> ====Clusters====<br /> There are various temporary and permanent clusters where bitcoin-friendly communities form. Temporary clusters are listed in [[Bitcoin:Community_portal#Events|events]]. Permanent communities include:<br /> <br /> * [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=66832.0 Free State Project] New Hampshire<br /> * [http://www.thebitcointrader.com/2012/05/bitcoins-hogwarts-san-francisco-tech.html 20 Mission] San Francisco, CA<br /> * [http://bitcoinmagazine.net/bitcoin-kiez-rollout-3-new-btc-accepting-stores-and-restaurants-in-berlin-more-to-come Bitcoin Kiez] Berlin, Germany<br /> <br /> == IRC Chat ==<br /> <br /> * See [[IRC_channels|IRC channels]]<br /> <br /> ==Wiki Users==<br /> <br /> * [http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Special:ListUsers List of Users] registered on the Bitcoin wiki.<br /> <br /> == Events ==<br /> Periodic events where Bitcoin community meets include PorcFest, Chaos Computer Camp, Burning Man, Bitcoin conferences and more.<br /> <br /> * [[Meetups]]<br /> * [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4526.0 Events, conferences and other events]<br /> <br /> ==Bitcoin Related Publications==<br /> <br /> * [http://bitcoinmagazine.net Bitcoin Magazine] periodical printed publication<br /> * [http://twitter.com/bitcoinnews/bitcoin @BitcoinNews/bitcoin] Twitter list<br /> * See [[:Category:Blogs|Blogs]] category<br /> * See [[:Category:Directories|Directories]] category<br /> * See [[Press]]<br /> <br /> ==Education==<br /> <br /> * [[:Category:Educational|Educational category]]<br /> <br /> == Maps ==<br /> * [http://bitcoinyellowpages.com Bitcoin Yellow Pages], A fast growing Bitcoin search directory showing all Bitcoin business locations on a world map. Search by keyword, location, or category to find the Bitcoin business that fits your needs.<br /> * [http://coinmap.org/ CoinMap], collaborative map based on OpenStreetMap data and rendering<br /> * [[Bitcoin.local]] Local exchanges<br /> * The [[Bitcoin Map (Collaborative map)|Bitcoin Map]] collaborative map<br /> * [[Bitcoin Users Worldwide]] - Find nearby Bitcoin users • Engage in local trade • Add your own offers • Get notifications<br /> <br /> == Monitoring ==<br /> * [http://bitcoincharts.com/markets/ Bitcoin Charts] displays an overview of Bitcoin exchange markets.<br /> * The [http://www.bitcoinmonitor.com/ Bitcoin Monitor] visualizes transactions, new blocks and trades on markets as they are happening.<br /> * [http://www.bitcoinwatch.com/ Bitcoin Watch] has various statistics on things like the size of the economy or the number of transactions.<br /> <br /> == Portfolio ==<br /> * [http://my-btc.info MY-BTC.INFO] A free profit/loss portfolio manager for Bitcoins and other digital currencies.<br /> * [http://myBitWorth.com myBitWorth] - allows you to track your bitcoin holdings over multiple addresses and portfolios on the bitcoin securities exchanges.<br /> <br /> == Bitcoin Project ==<br /> * [http://www.bitcoin.org Bitcoin.org] Official project site<br /> * [[:Category:Developer|Developer]] pages<br /> <br /> == Non-profit Organizations ==<br /> <br /> * [[List_of_Bitcoin_non-profits_around_the_world|List of Bitcoin non-profits around the world]]<br /> <br /> == External Communities ==<br /> * [http://www.etsy.com/teams/10366/bitcoin Bitcoin team] on Etsy, an e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items.<br /> * [http://weacceptbitcoins.deviantart.com #WeAcceptBitcoins group] on deviantArt, an online community showcasing various forms of user-made artwork.<br /> * [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=38717 Bitcoin group] on Couchsurfing.org, a website that offers its users hospitality exchange and social networking services.<br /> * [http://steamcommunity.com/groups/bitcoin Bitcoin group on Steam] platform by Valve, a gaming platform.<br /> * [http://www.Ogrr.com Ogrr], a digital trading community.<br /> * [http://www.rugatu.com/ Rugatu], a Q&amp;A community.</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Help:Installing_Bitcoin_Core&diff=52703 2014-11-04T06:36:59Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div>An account can effortlessly be created using an [[eWallet]] service. eWallet services provide an online wallet to hold your bitcoins.<br /> <br /> This guide covers installing Bitcoin without needing a third party wallet service.<br /> <br /> == For Windows Computers ==<br /> <br /> Download Windows Bitcoin Wallet at [https://bitcoin.org/en/download http://bitcoin.org/en/download] available in 64bit and 32bit. <br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-welcome-install.jpeg|frame|none|Welcome Wizard Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Next to start installation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-location-install.jpg|frame|none|Destination Folder Screen]]<br /> <br /> (Optional) Choose preferred directory then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-start-menu-folder.jpg|frame|none|Choose Start Menu Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Install.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-installation-complete.jpg|frame|none|Installation Screen]]<br /> <br /> Wait until installation completes then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-finish-install.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Finish to start Bitcoin Wallet.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg|frame|none|Welcome Screen of Bitcoin Core Wallet]]<br /> <br /> On the first load, Bitcoin QT will asked you to choose directory where your Bitcoin block chain and wallet.dat will be stored. Click OK when done.<br /> <br /> == For Mac OS Computers ==<br /> Download Mac Bitcoin Wallet at http://bitcoin.org/en/download and expand the disk image.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSX.png|frame|none|Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion]]<br /> <br /> Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application.<br /> <br /> == Initialization ==<br /> <br /> The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading. <br /> <br /> At this point, it is recommended to encrypt your wallet before receiving any bitcoins. Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-main-window.jpg|frame|none|Main window]]<br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-preferences.jpg|frame|none|Preferences window on Windows]]<br /> <br /> Your wallet will automatically have your first bitcoin address.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receiving-address.jpg|frame|none|Receive coins window]]<br /> <br /> == Getting my first coins ==<br /> <br /> The [[Bitcoin Faucet]] [https://freebitcoins.appspot.com/ website] currently hands out 0.005 BTC to new bitcoin users. Fill in the form with your bitcoin address. See [http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Samples_and_Marketing_Offers Samples and Marketing Offers] for other methods.<br /> <br /> [[File:Get some btc.png|frame|none|Getting free coins from the Faucet]]<br /> <br /> The client will eventually show the transaction.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction.png|frame|none]]<br /> <br /> After about one hour the transaction should get 6 confirmations. You are able to spend the coins once the transaction shows at least one confirmation.<br /> <br /> The confirmation counter (like the block counter) will increase by one roughly every 10 minutes. Six confirmations are considered as 100% sure a transfer has been processed.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction-confirmed.png|frame|none|Transaction once confirmed]]<br /> <br /> * The [[Trade]] article shows hundreds of merchants who accept bitcoins.<br /> <br /> == Buying Bitcoins ==<br /> <br /> Bitcoins can be bought from individuals, on trading exchanges or from other online services. See the main page about [[Buying bitcoins|Buying Bitcoins]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Points to remember ==<br /> <br /> * You don't need to be online to receive BTC.<br /> * You can create as many new addresses as you like. Using a different address each time helps keep you [[Anonymity|anonymous]].<br /> * You can be [[Anonymity|anonymous]] with adequate precautions.<br /> * You cannot send BTC to an invalid address. Typos are not a worry as the payment will refuse to send.<br /> * The [[Wallet|wallet]] file holds the keys that allow spending and thus the computer should be [[Securing_your_wallet|protected]] from the risk of loss and theft.<br /> * Leaving Bitcoin open improves connectivity for the network and ensures that you don't fall behind on the block chain. Also see [[FAQ#Do_I_need_to_configure_my_firewall_to_run_bitcoin?|the FAQ about port forwarding]]<br /> <br /> Proceed to the [[Introduction|introduction]]<br /> <br /> == Technical ==<br /> === Block chain ===<br /> The [[block chain]] is a never-ending story of every transaction throughout the network from day 1 (genesis). The first time you run Bitcoin, it is downloaded and verified on your computer. Every new transaction is added to the end of this chain and verified by the network to be valid.<br /> <br /> === Addresses ===<br /> Whenever you send a coin, you are actually sending a cryptographically signed message, associating your coin with the recipient's address. This effectively transfers ownership to the recipient. Once they own the coin, they are free to transfer it to another person.<br /> <br /> A wallet is a collection of addresses. You can create as many new addresses as you wish; having more addresses makes you more anonymous, because then people cannot see how much BTC you received. Your wallet contains the secret keys used for spending that money, and must be [[Securing your wallet|backed-up regularly]]. If you lose the wallet then you no longer possess the money.<br /> <br /> === Generating ===<br /> New coins are mined through generating hashes. These generators are rewarded with a small fee for the computationally intensive task of incorporating your transactions into the block-chain. This fee halves each time 210000 blocks are added to the block chain, or approximately every 4 years. The fee will keep halving until it effectively reaches zero, at which point 21 million coins will be in circulation.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Introduction]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Erste Schritte]]<br /> [[zh-cn:入门]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Help:Installing_Bitcoin_Core&diff=52701 2014-11-04T04:36:54Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div>An account can effortlessly be created using an [[eWallet]] service. eWallet services provide an online wallet to hold your bitcoins.<br /> <br /> This guide covers installing Bitcoin without needing a third party wallet service.<br /> <br /> == For Windows computers ==<br /> <br /> Download Windows Bitcoin Wallet at [https://bitcoin.org/en/download http://bitcoin.org/en/download] available in 64bit and 32bit. <br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-welcome-install.jpeg|frame|none|Welcome Wizard Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Next to start installation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-location-install.jpg|frame|none|Destination Folder Screen]]<br /> <br /> (Optional) Choose preferred directory then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-start-menu-folder.jpg|frame|none|Choose Start Menu Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Install.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-installation-complete.jpg|frame|none|Installation Screen]]<br /> <br /> Wait until installation completes then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-finish-install.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Finish to start Bitcoin Wallet.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Choose the directory where your Bitcoin block chain will be stored together with the wallet.dat. Click OK when done.<br /> <br /> == For Mac computers ==<br /> Download Mac Bitcoin Wallet at http://bitcoin.org/en/download and expand the disk image.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSX.png|frame|none|Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion]]<br /> <br /> Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application.<br /> <br /> == Initialization ==<br /> <br /> The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading. <br /> <br /> At this point, it is recommended to encrypt your wallet before receiving any bitcoins. Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-main-window.jpg|frame|none|Main window]]<br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-preferences.jpg|frame|none|Preferences window on Windows]]<br /> <br /> Your wallet will automatically have your first bitcoin address.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receiving-address.jpg|frame|none|Receive coins window]]<br /> <br /> == Getting my first coins ==<br /> <br /> The [[Bitcoin Faucet]] [https://freebitcoins.appspot.com/ website] currently hands out 0.005 BTC to new bitcoin users. Fill in the form with your bitcoin address. See [http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Samples_and_Marketing_Offers Samples and Marketing Offers] for other methods.<br /> <br /> [[File:Get some btc.png|frame|none|Getting free coins from the Faucet]]<br /> <br /> The client will eventually show the transaction.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction.png|frame|none]]<br /> <br /> After about one hour the transaction should get 6 confirmations. You are able to spend the coins once the transaction shows at least one confirmation.<br /> <br /> The confirmation counter (like the block counter) will increase by one roughly every 10 minutes. Six confirmations are considered as 100% sure a transfer has been processed.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction-confirmed.png|frame|none|Transaction once confirmed]]<br /> <br /> * The [[Trade]] article shows hundreds of merchants who accept bitcoins.<br /> <br /> == Buying Bitcoins ==<br /> <br /> Bitcoins can be bought from individuals, on trading exchanges or from other online services. See the main page about [[Buying bitcoins|Buying Bitcoins]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Points to remember ==<br /> <br /> * You don't need to be online to receive BTC.<br /> * You can create as many new addresses as you like. Using a different address each time helps keep you [[Anonymity|anonymous]].<br /> * You can be [[Anonymity|anonymous]] with adequate precautions.<br /> * You cannot send BTC to an invalid address. Typos are not a worry as the payment will refuse to send.<br /> * The [[Wallet|wallet]] file holds the keys that allow spending and thus the computer should be [[Securing_your_wallet|protected]] from the risk of loss and theft.<br /> * Leaving Bitcoin open improves connectivity for the network and ensures that you don't fall behind on the block chain. Also see [[FAQ#Do_I_need_to_configure_my_firewall_to_run_bitcoin?|the FAQ about port forwarding]]<br /> <br /> Proceed to the [[Introduction|introduction]]<br /> <br /> == Technical ==<br /> === Block chain ===<br /> The [[block chain]] is a never-ending story of every transaction throughout the network from day 1 (genesis). The first time you run Bitcoin, it is downloaded and verified on your computer. Every new transaction is added to the end of this chain and verified by the network to be valid.<br /> <br /> === Addresses ===<br /> Whenever you send a coin, you are actually sending a cryptographically signed message, associating your coin with the recipient's address. This effectively transfers ownership to the recipient. Once they own the coin, they are free to transfer it to another person.<br /> <br /> A wallet is a collection of addresses. You can create as many new addresses as you wish; having more addresses makes you more anonymous, because then people cannot see how much BTC you received. Your wallet contains the secret keys used for spending that money, and must be [[Securing your wallet|backed-up regularly]]. If you lose the wallet then you no longer possess the money.<br /> <br /> === Generating ===<br /> New coins are mined through generating hashes. These generators are rewarded with a small fee for the computationally intensive task of incorporating your transactions into the block-chain. This fee halves each time 210000 blocks are added to the block chain, or approximately every 4 years. The fee will keep halving until it effectively reaches zero, at which point 21 million coins will be in circulation.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Introduction]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Erste Schritte]]<br /> [[zh-cn:入门]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Help:Installing_Bitcoin_Core&diff=52700 2014-11-04T04:31:43Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: /* For Mac OS X Computers */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Outdated}}<br /> <br /> An account can effortlessly be created using an [[eWallet]] service. eWallet services provide an online wallet to hold your bitcoins.<br /> <br /> This guide covers installing Bitcoin without needing a third party wallet service.<br /> <br /> == For Windows computers ==<br /> <br /> Download Windows Bitcoin Wallet at [https://bitcoin.org/en/download http://bitcoin.org/en/download] available in 64bit and 32bit. <br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-welcome-install.jpeg|frame|none|Welcome Wizard Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Next to start installation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-location-install.jpg|frame|none|Destination Folder Screen]]<br /> <br /> (Optional) Choose preferred directory then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-start-menu-folder.jpg|frame|none|Choose Start Menu Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Install.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-installation-complete.jpg|frame|none|Installation Screen]]<br /> <br /> Wait until installation completes then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-finish-install.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Finish to start Bitcoin Wallet.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Choose the directory where your Bitcoin block chain will be stored together with the wallet.dat. Click OK when done.<br /> <br /> == For Mac computers ==<br /> Download Mac Bitcoin Wallet at http://bitcoin.org/en/download and expand the disk image.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSX.png|frame|none|Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion]]<br /> <br /> Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application.<br /> <br /> == Initialization ==<br /> <br /> The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading. <br /> <br /> At this point, it is recommended to encrypt your wallet before receiving any bitcoins. Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-main-window.jpg|frame|none|Main window]]<br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-preferences.jpg|frame|none|Preferences window on Windows]]<br /> <br /> Your wallet will automatically have your first bitcoin address.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receiving-address.jpg|frame|none|Receive coins window]]<br /> <br /> == Getting my first coins ==<br /> <br /> The [[Bitcoin Faucet]] [https://freebitcoins.appspot.com/ website] currently hands out 0.005 BTC to new bitcoin users. Fill in the form with your bitcoin address. See [http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Samples_and_Marketing_Offers Samples and Marketing Offers] for other methods.<br /> <br /> [[File:Get some btc.png|frame|none|Getting free coins from the Faucet]]<br /> <br /> The client will eventually show the transaction.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction.png|frame|none]]<br /> <br /> After about one hour the transaction should get 6 confirmations. You are able to spend the coins once the transaction shows at least one confirmation.<br /> <br /> The confirmation counter (like the block counter) will increase by one roughly every 10 minutes. Six confirmations are considered as 100% sure a transfer has been processed.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction-confirmed.png|frame|none|Transaction once confirmed]]<br /> <br /> * The [[Trade]] article shows hundreds of merchants who accept bitcoins.<br /> <br /> == Buying Bitcoins ==<br /> <br /> Bitcoins can be bought from individuals, on trading exchanges or from other online services. See the main page about [[Buying bitcoins|Buying Bitcoins]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Points to remember ==<br /> <br /> * You don't need to be online to receive BTC.<br /> * You can create as many new addresses as you like. Using a different address each time helps keep you [[Anonymity|anonymous]].<br /> * You can be [[Anonymity|anonymous]] with adequate precautions.<br /> * You cannot send BTC to an invalid address. Typos are not a worry as the payment will refuse to send.<br /> * The [[Wallet|wallet]] file holds the keys that allow spending and thus the computer should be [[Securing_your_wallet|protected]] from the risk of loss and theft.<br /> * Leaving Bitcoin open improves connectivity for the network and ensures that you don't fall behind on the block chain. Also see [[FAQ#Do_I_need_to_configure_my_firewall_to_run_bitcoin?|the FAQ about port forwarding]]<br /> <br /> Proceed to the [[Introduction|introduction]]<br /> <br /> == Technical ==<br /> === Block chain ===<br /> The [[block chain]] is a never-ending story of every transaction throughout the network from day 1 (genesis). The first time you run Bitcoin, it is downloaded and verified on your computer. Every new transaction is added to the end of this chain and verified by the network to be valid.<br /> <br /> === Addresses ===<br /> Whenever you send a coin, you are actually sending a cryptographically signed message, associating your coin with the recipient's address. This effectively transfers ownership to the recipient. Once they own the coin, they are free to transfer it to another person.<br /> <br /> A wallet is a collection of addresses. You can create as many new addresses as you wish; having more addresses makes you more anonymous, because then people cannot see how much BTC you received. Your wallet contains the secret keys used for spending that money, and must be [[Securing your wallet|backed-up regularly]]. If you lose the wallet then you no longer possess the money.<br /> <br /> === Generating ===<br /> New coins are mined through generating hashes. These generators are rewarded with a small fee for the computationally intensive task of incorporating your transactions into the block-chain. This fee halves each time 210000 blocks are added to the block chain, or approximately every 4 years. The fee will keep halving until it effectively reaches zero, at which point 21 million coins will be in circulation.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Introduction]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Erste Schritte]]<br /> [[zh-cn:入门]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Help:Installing_Bitcoin_Core&diff=52699 2014-11-04T04:24:37Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: /* Initialization */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Outdated}}<br /> <br /> An account can effortlessly be created using an [[eWallet]] service. eWallet services provide an online wallet to hold your bitcoins.<br /> <br /> This guide covers installing Bitcoin without needing a third party wallet service.<br /> <br /> == For Windows computers ==<br /> <br /> Download Windows Bitcoin Wallet at [https://bitcoin.org/en/download http://bitcoin.org/en/download] available in 64bit and 32bit. <br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-welcome-install.jpeg|frame|none|Welcome Wizard Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Next to start installation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-location-install.jpg|frame|none|Destination Folder Screen]]<br /> <br /> (Optional) Choose preferred directory then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-start-menu-folder.jpg|frame|none|Choose Start Menu Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Install.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-installation-complete.jpg|frame|none|Installation Screen]]<br /> <br /> Wait until installation completes then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-finish-install.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Finish to start Bitcoin Wallet.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Choose the directory where your Bitcoin block chain will be stored together with the wallet.dat. Click OK when done.<br /> <br /> == For Mac computers ==<br /> [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/bitcoin/Bitcoin/bitcoin-0.5.2/bitcoin-0.5.2-macosx.dmg Download Bitcoin] and expand the disk image.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSX.png|frame|none|Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion]]<br /> <br /> Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application. <br /> <br /> == Initialization ==<br /> <br /> The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading. <br /> <br /> At this point, it is recommended to encrypt your wallet before receiving any bitcoins. Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-main-window.jpg|frame|none|Main window]]<br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-preferences.jpg|frame|none|Preferences window on Windows]]<br /> <br /> Your wallet will automatically have your first bitcoin address.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receiving-address.jpg|frame|none|Receive coins window]]<br /> <br /> == Getting my first coins ==<br /> <br /> The [[Bitcoin Faucet]] [https://freebitcoins.appspot.com/ website] currently hands out 0.005 BTC to new bitcoin users. Fill in the form with your bitcoin address. See [http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Samples_and_Marketing_Offers Samples and Marketing Offers] for other methods.<br /> <br /> [[File:Get some btc.png|frame|none|Getting free coins from the Faucet]]<br /> <br /> The client will eventually show the transaction.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction.png|frame|none]]<br /> <br /> After about one hour the transaction should get 6 confirmations. You are able to spend the coins once the transaction shows at least one confirmation.<br /> <br /> The confirmation counter (like the block counter) will increase by one roughly every 10 minutes. Six confirmations are considered as 100% sure a transfer has been processed.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction-confirmed.png|frame|none|Transaction once confirmed]]<br /> <br /> * The [[Trade]] article shows hundreds of merchants who accept bitcoins.<br /> <br /> == Buying Bitcoins ==<br /> <br /> Bitcoins can be bought from individuals, on trading exchanges or from other online services. See the main page about [[Buying bitcoins|Buying Bitcoins]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Points to remember ==<br /> <br /> * You don't need to be online to receive BTC.<br /> * You can create as many new addresses as you like. Using a different address each time helps keep you [[Anonymity|anonymous]].<br /> * You can be [[Anonymity|anonymous]] with adequate precautions.<br /> * You cannot send BTC to an invalid address. Typos are not a worry as the payment will refuse to send.<br /> * The [[Wallet|wallet]] file holds the keys that allow spending and thus the computer should be [[Securing_your_wallet|protected]] from the risk of loss and theft.<br /> * Leaving Bitcoin open improves connectivity for the network and ensures that you don't fall behind on the block chain. Also see [[FAQ#Do_I_need_to_configure_my_firewall_to_run_bitcoin?|the FAQ about port forwarding]]<br /> <br /> Proceed to the [[Introduction|introduction]]<br /> <br /> == Technical ==<br /> === Block chain ===<br /> The [[block chain]] is a never-ending story of every transaction throughout the network from day 1 (genesis). The first time you run Bitcoin, it is downloaded and verified on your computer. Every new transaction is added to the end of this chain and verified by the network to be valid.<br /> <br /> === Addresses ===<br /> Whenever you send a coin, you are actually sending a cryptographically signed message, associating your coin with the recipient's address. This effectively transfers ownership to the recipient. Once they own the coin, they are free to transfer it to another person.<br /> <br /> A wallet is a collection of addresses. You can create as many new addresses as you wish; having more addresses makes you more anonymous, because then people cannot see how much BTC you received. Your wallet contains the secret keys used for spending that money, and must be [[Securing your wallet|backed-up regularly]]. If you lose the wallet then you no longer possess the money.<br /> <br /> === Generating ===<br /> New coins are mined through generating hashes. These generators are rewarded with a small fee for the computationally intensive task of incorporating your transactions into the block-chain. This fee halves each time 210000 blocks are added to the block chain, or approximately every 4 years. The fee will keep halving until it effectively reaches zero, at which point 21 million coins will be in circulation.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Introduction]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Erste Schritte]]<br /> [[zh-cn:入门]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:Bitcoin-qt-receiving-address.jpg&diff=52698 2014-11-04T04:24:05Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Help:Installing_Bitcoin_Core&diff=52697 2014-11-04T04:20:03Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: /* Initialization */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Outdated}}<br /> <br /> An account can effortlessly be created using an [[eWallet]] service. eWallet services provide an online wallet to hold your bitcoins.<br /> <br /> This guide covers installing Bitcoin without needing a third party wallet service.<br /> <br /> == For Windows computers ==<br /> <br /> Download Windows Bitcoin Wallet at [https://bitcoin.org/en/download http://bitcoin.org/en/download] available in 64bit and 32bit. <br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-welcome-install.jpeg|frame|none|Welcome Wizard Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Next to start installation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-location-install.jpg|frame|none|Destination Folder Screen]]<br /> <br /> (Optional) Choose preferred directory then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-start-menu-folder.jpg|frame|none|Choose Start Menu Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Install.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-installation-complete.jpg|frame|none|Installation Screen]]<br /> <br /> Wait until installation completes then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-finish-install.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Finish to start Bitcoin Wallet.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Choose the directory where your Bitcoin block chain will be stored together with the wallet.dat. Click OK when done.<br /> <br /> == For Mac computers ==<br /> [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/bitcoin/Bitcoin/bitcoin-0.5.2/bitcoin-0.5.2-macosx.dmg Download Bitcoin] and expand the disk image.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSX.png|frame|none|Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion]]<br /> <br /> Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application. <br /> <br /> == Initialization ==<br /> <br /> The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading. <br /> <br /> At this point, it is recommended to encrypt your wallet before receiving any bitcoins. Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-main-window.jpg|frame|none|Main window]]<br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-preferences.jpg|frame|none|Preferences window on Windows]]<br /> <br /> Your wallet will automatically have your first bitcoin address.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-wallet-address.png|frame|none|Receive coins window]]<br /> <br /> == Getting my first coins ==<br /> <br /> The [[Bitcoin Faucet]] [https://freebitcoins.appspot.com/ website] currently hands out 0.005 BTC to new bitcoin users. Fill in the form with your bitcoin address. See [http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Samples_and_Marketing_Offers Samples and Marketing Offers] for other methods.<br /> <br /> [[File:Get some btc.png|frame|none|Getting free coins from the Faucet]]<br /> <br /> The client will eventually show the transaction.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction.png|frame|none]]<br /> <br /> After about one hour the transaction should get 6 confirmations. You are able to spend the coins once the transaction shows at least one confirmation.<br /> <br /> The confirmation counter (like the block counter) will increase by one roughly every 10 minutes. Six confirmations are considered as 100% sure a transfer has been processed.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction-confirmed.png|frame|none|Transaction once confirmed]]<br /> <br /> * The [[Trade]] article shows hundreds of merchants who accept bitcoins.<br /> <br /> == Buying Bitcoins ==<br /> <br /> Bitcoins can be bought from individuals, on trading exchanges or from other online services. See the main page about [[Buying bitcoins|Buying Bitcoins]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Points to remember ==<br /> <br /> * You don't need to be online to receive BTC.<br /> * You can create as many new addresses as you like. Using a different address each time helps keep you [[Anonymity|anonymous]].<br /> * You can be [[Anonymity|anonymous]] with adequate precautions.<br /> * You cannot send BTC to an invalid address. Typos are not a worry as the payment will refuse to send.<br /> * The [[Wallet|wallet]] file holds the keys that allow spending and thus the computer should be [[Securing_your_wallet|protected]] from the risk of loss and theft.<br /> * Leaving Bitcoin open improves connectivity for the network and ensures that you don't fall behind on the block chain. Also see [[FAQ#Do_I_need_to_configure_my_firewall_to_run_bitcoin?|the FAQ about port forwarding]]<br /> <br /> Proceed to the [[Introduction|introduction]]<br /> <br /> == Technical ==<br /> === Block chain ===<br /> The [[block chain]] is a never-ending story of every transaction throughout the network from day 1 (genesis). The first time you run Bitcoin, it is downloaded and verified on your computer. Every new transaction is added to the end of this chain and verified by the network to be valid.<br /> <br /> === Addresses ===<br /> Whenever you send a coin, you are actually sending a cryptographically signed message, associating your coin with the recipient's address. This effectively transfers ownership to the recipient. Once they own the coin, they are free to transfer it to another person.<br /> <br /> A wallet is a collection of addresses. You can create as many new addresses as you wish; having more addresses makes you more anonymous, because then people cannot see how much BTC you received. Your wallet contains the secret keys used for spending that money, and must be [[Securing your wallet|backed-up regularly]]. If you lose the wallet then you no longer possess the money.<br /> <br /> === Generating ===<br /> New coins are mined through generating hashes. These generators are rewarded with a small fee for the computationally intensive task of incorporating your transactions into the block-chain. This fee halves each time 210000 blocks are added to the block chain, or approximately every 4 years. The fee will keep halving until it effectively reaches zero, at which point 21 million coins will be in circulation.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Introduction]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Erste Schritte]]<br /> [[zh-cn:入门]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:Bitcoin-qt-preferences.jpg&diff=52696 2014-11-04T04:18:35Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:Bitcoin-qt-main-window.jpg&diff=52695 2014-11-04T04:16:50Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div></div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:BcOSXrunning.png&diff=52694 2014-11-04T04:14:20Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: Erwinbantilan uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:BcOSXrunning.png&amp;quot;</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Screenshot of BC running on OS X<br /> == Licensing ==<br /> {{self|Cc-zero}}</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&diff=52693 2014-11-04T04:11:45Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: Erwinbantilan uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&amp;quot;</p> <hr /> <div></div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&diff=52692 2014-11-04T04:10:25Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: Erwinbantilan uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&amp;quot;</p> <hr /> <div></div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&diff=52691 2014-11-04T04:09:31Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: Erwinbantilan uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&amp;quot;</p> <hr /> <div></div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&diff=52690 2014-11-04T04:08:05Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: Erwinbantilan uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&amp;quot;</p> <hr /> <div></div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&diff=52689 2014-11-04T04:07:02Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: Erwinbantilan uploaded a new version of &amp;quot;File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg&amp;quot;</p> <hr /> <div></div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Help:Installing_Bitcoin_Core&diff=52688 2014-11-04T03:53:59Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Outdated}}<br /> <br /> An account can effortlessly be created using an [[eWallet]] service. eWallet services provide an online wallet to hold your bitcoins.<br /> <br /> This guide covers installing Bitcoin without needing a third party wallet service.<br /> <br /> == For Windows computers ==<br /> <br /> Download Windows Bitcoin Wallet at [https://bitcoin.org/en/download http://bitcoin.org/en/download] available in 64bit and 32bit. <br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-welcome-install.jpeg|frame|none|Welcome Wizard Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Next to start installation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-location-install.jpg|frame|none|Destination Folder Screen]]<br /> <br /> (Optional) Choose preferred directory then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-start-menu-folder.jpg|frame|none|Choose Start Menu Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Install.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-installation-complete.jpg|frame|none|Installation Screen]]<br /> <br /> Wait until installation completes then click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-finish-install.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Finish to start Bitcoin Wallet.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Choose the directory where your Bitcoin block chain will be stored together with the wallet.dat. Click OK when done.<br /> <br /> == For Mac computers ==<br /> [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/bitcoin/Bitcoin/bitcoin-0.5.2/bitcoin-0.5.2-macosx.dmg Download Bitcoin] and expand the disk image.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSX.png|frame|none|Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion]]<br /> <br /> Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application. <br /> <br /> == Initialization ==<br /> <br /> The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading. <br /> <br /> At this point, it is recommended to encrypt your wallet before receiving any bitcoins. Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSXrunning.png|frame|none|Main window]]<br /> [[File:BcOSXPreferences.png|frame|none|Preferences window on OS X]]<br /> <br /> Your wallet will automatically have your first bitcoin address.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-wallet-address.png|frame|none|Receive coins window]]<br /> <br /> == Getting my first coins ==<br /> <br /> The [[Bitcoin Faucet]] [https://freebitcoins.appspot.com/ website] currently hands out 0.005 BTC to new bitcoin users. Fill in the form with your bitcoin address. See [http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Samples_and_Marketing_Offers Samples and Marketing Offers] for other methods.<br /> <br /> [[File:Get some btc.png|frame|none|Getting free coins from the Faucet]]<br /> <br /> The client will eventually show the transaction.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction.png|frame|none]]<br /> <br /> After about one hour the transaction should get 6 confirmations. You are able to spend the coins once the transaction shows at least one confirmation.<br /> <br /> The confirmation counter (like the block counter) will increase by one roughly every 10 minutes. Six confirmations are considered as 100% sure a transfer has been processed.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction-confirmed.png|frame|none|Transaction once confirmed]]<br /> <br /> * The [[Trade]] article shows hundreds of merchants who accept bitcoins.<br /> <br /> == Buying Bitcoins ==<br /> <br /> Bitcoins can be bought from individuals, on trading exchanges or from other online services. See the main page about [[Buying bitcoins|Buying Bitcoins]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Points to remember ==<br /> <br /> * You don't need to be online to receive BTC.<br /> * You can create as many new addresses as you like. Using a different address each time helps keep you [[Anonymity|anonymous]].<br /> * You can be [[Anonymity|anonymous]] with adequate precautions.<br /> * You cannot send BTC to an invalid address. Typos are not a worry as the payment will refuse to send.<br /> * The [[Wallet|wallet]] file holds the keys that allow spending and thus the computer should be [[Securing_your_wallet|protected]] from the risk of loss and theft.<br /> * Leaving Bitcoin open improves connectivity for the network and ensures that you don't fall behind on the block chain. Also see [[FAQ#Do_I_need_to_configure_my_firewall_to_run_bitcoin?|the FAQ about port forwarding]]<br /> <br /> Proceed to the [[Introduction|introduction]]<br /> <br /> == Technical ==<br /> === Block chain ===<br /> The [[block chain]] is a never-ending story of every transaction throughout the network from day 1 (genesis). The first time you run Bitcoin, it is downloaded and verified on your computer. Every new transaction is added to the end of this chain and verified by the network to be valid.<br /> <br /> === Addresses ===<br /> Whenever you send a coin, you are actually sending a cryptographically signed message, associating your coin with the recipient's address. This effectively transfers ownership to the recipient. Once they own the coin, they are free to transfer it to another person.<br /> <br /> A wallet is a collection of addresses. You can create as many new addresses as you wish; having more addresses makes you more anonymous, because then people cannot see how much BTC you received. Your wallet contains the secret keys used for spending that money, and must be [[Securing your wallet|backed-up regularly]]. If you lose the wallet then you no longer possess the money.<br /> <br /> === Generating ===<br /> New coins are mined through generating hashes. These generators are rewarded with a small fee for the computationally intensive task of incorporating your transactions into the block-chain. This fee halves each time 210000 blocks are added to the block chain, or approximately every 4 years. The fee will keep halving until it effectively reaches zero, at which point 21 million coins will be in circulation.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Introduction]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Erste Schritte]]<br /> [[zh-cn:入门]]</div>

Erwinbantilan https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=Help:Installing_Bitcoin_Core&diff=52687 2014-11-04T03:52:00Z

<p>Erwinbantilan: /* For Windows computers */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Outdated}}<br /> <br /> An account can effortlessly be created using an [[eWallet]] service. eWallet services provide an online wallet to hold your bitcoins.<br /> <br /> This guide covers installing Bitcoin without needing a third party wallet service.<br /> <br /> == For Windows computers ==<br /> <br /> Download Windows Bitcoin Wallet at [https://bitcoin.org/en/download http://bitcoin.org/en/download] available in 64bit and 32bit. <br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-welcome-install.jpeg|frame|none|Welcome Wizard Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Next to start installation.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-location-install.jpg|frame|none|Destination Folder Screen]]<br /> <br /> (Optional) Choose preferred directory and Click Next.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-start-menu-folder.jpg|frame|none|Choose Start Menu Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Install.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-installation-complete.jpg|frame|none|Installation Screen]]<br /> <br /> Wait until installation completes.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-finish-install.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Click Finish to start Bitcoin Wallet.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg|frame|none|Finish Screen]]<br /> <br /> Choose the directory where your Bitcoin block chain will be stored together with the wallet.dat. Click OK when done.<br /> <br /> == For Mac computers ==<br /> [http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/bitcoin/Bitcoin/bitcoin-0.5.2/bitcoin-0.5.2-macosx.dmg Download Bitcoin] and expand the disk image.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSX.png|frame|none|Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion]]<br /> <br /> Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application. <br /> <br /> == Initialization ==<br /> <br /> The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading. <br /> <br /> At this point, it is recommended to encrypt your wallet before receiving any bitcoins. Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function.<br /> <br /> [[File:BcOSXrunning.png|frame|none|Main window]]<br /> [[File:BcOSXPreferences.png|frame|none|Preferences window on OS X]]<br /> <br /> Your wallet will automatically have your first bitcoin address.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-wallet-address.png|frame|none|Receive coins window]]<br /> <br /> == Getting my first coins ==<br /> <br /> The [[Bitcoin Faucet]] [https://freebitcoins.appspot.com/ website] currently hands out 0.005 BTC to new bitcoin users. Fill in the form with your bitcoin address. See [http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Samples_and_Marketing_Offers Samples and Marketing Offers] for other methods.<br /> <br /> [[File:Get some btc.png|frame|none|Getting free coins from the Faucet]]<br /> <br /> The client will eventually show the transaction.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction.png|frame|none]]<br /> <br /> After about one hour the transaction should get 6 confirmations. You are able to spend the coins once the transaction shows at least one confirmation.<br /> <br /> The confirmation counter (like the block counter) will increase by one roughly every 10 minutes. Six confirmations are considered as 100% sure a transfer has been processed.<br /> <br /> [[File:Bitcoin-qt-receive-transaction-confirmed.png|frame|none|Transaction once confirmed]]<br /> <br /> * The [[Trade]] article shows hundreds of merchants who accept bitcoins.<br /> <br /> == Buying Bitcoins ==<br /> <br /> Bitcoins can be bought from individuals, on trading exchanges or from other online services. See the main page about [[Buying bitcoins|Buying Bitcoins]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Points to remember ==<br /> <br /> * You don't need to be online to receive BTC.<br /> * You can create as many new addresses as you like. Using a different address each time helps keep you [[Anonymity|anonymous]].<br /> * You can be [[Anonymity|anonymous]] with adequate precautions.<br /> * You cannot send BTC to an invalid address. Typos are not a worry as the payment will refuse to send.<br /> * The [[Wallet|wallet]] file holds the keys that allow spending and thus the computer should be [[Securing_your_wallet|protected]] from the risk of loss and theft.<br /> * Leaving Bitcoin open improves connectivity for the network and ensures that you don't fall behind on the block chain. Also see [[FAQ#Do_I_need_to_configure_my_firewall_to_run_bitcoin?|the FAQ about port forwarding]]<br /> <br /> Proceed to the [[Introduction|introduction]]<br /> <br /> == Technical ==<br /> === Block chain ===<br /> The [[block chain]] is a never-ending story of every transaction throughout the network from day 1 (genesis). The first time you run Bitcoin, it is downloaded and verified on your computer. Every new transaction is added to the end of this chain and verified by the network to be valid.<br /> <br /> === Addresses ===<br /> Whenever you send a coin, you are actually sending a cryptographically signed message, associating your coin with the recipient's address. This effectively transfers ownership to the recipient. Once they own the coin, they are free to transfer it to another person.<br /> <br /> A wallet is a collection of addresses. You can create as many new addresses as you wish; having more addresses makes you more anonymous, because then people cannot see how much BTC you received. Your wallet contains the secret keys used for spending that money, and must be [[Securing your wallet|backed-up regularly]]. If you lose the wallet then you no longer possess the money.<br /> <br /> === Generating ===<br /> New coins are mined through generating hashes. These generators are rewarded with a small fee for the computationally intensive task of incorporating your transactions into the block-chain. This fee halves each time 210000 blocks are added to the block chain, or approximately every 4 years. The fee will keep halving until it effectively reaches zero, at which point 21 million coins will be in circulation.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Introduction]]<br /> <br /> [[de:Erste Schritte]]<br /> [[zh-cn:入门]]</div>

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<p>Erwinbantilan: Start Menu Installation Screen</p> <hr /> <div>Start Menu Installation Screen</div>

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<p>Erwinbantilan: Installation Directory Wizard</p> <hr /> <div>Installation Directory Wizard</div>

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<p>Erwinbantilan: Welcome Setup Wizard</p> <hr /> <div>Welcome Setup Wizard</div>

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