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	===Last steps on your way===		===Last steps on your way===
	There are many more aspects to discover about Bitcoin, too many to cover in this guide. If you have completed each step in this guide, you are already capable of using Bitcoin in most situations. To learn more, read this Wiki, ask questions on the [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange], go onto the [https://bitcointalk.org/ forums], or read a comprehensive [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88149.0 master thesis on Bitcoin by ThePiachu]. You now know everything you need to free your money from banks and fiat currencies.		There are many more aspects to discover about Bitcoin, too many to cover in this guide. If you have completed each step in this guide, you are already capable of using Bitcoin in most situations. To learn more, read this Wiki, ask questions on the [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange], go onto the [https://bitcointalk.org/ forums], or read a comprehensive [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88149.0 master thesis on Bitcoin by ThePiachu]. You now know everything you need to free your money from banks and fiat currencies.

	~~See also:~~

	* [http://wheretobuycryptocoins.com WhereToBuyCryptocoins.com]. Shows exchanges, markets, faucets, sites to spend cryptocoins and more.
	* [https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/ Buy Bitcoin Worldwide] - Get help finding a Bitcoin exchange.

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	* [http://wheretobuycryptocoins.com WhereToBuyCryptocoins.com]. Shows exchanges, markets, faucets, sites to spend cryptocoins and more.		* [http://wheretobuycryptocoins.com WhereToBuyCryptocoins.com]. Shows exchanges, markets, faucets, sites to spend cryptocoins and more.
			* [https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/ Buy Bitcoin Worldwide] - Get help finding a Bitcoin exchange.

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Last steps on your way

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	===Last steps on your way===		===Last steps on your way===
	There are many more aspects to discover about Bitcoin, too many to cover in this guide. If you have completed each step in this guide, you are already capable of using Bitcoin in most situations. To learn more, read this Wiki, ask questions on the [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange], go onto the [https://bitcointalk.org/ forums], or read a comprehensive [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88149.0 master thesis on Bitcoin by ThePiachu]. You now know everything you need to free your money from banks and fiat currencies.		There are many more aspects to discover about Bitcoin, too many to cover in this guide. If you have completed each step in this guide, you are already capable of using Bitcoin in most situations. To learn more, read this Wiki, ask questions on the [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange], go onto the [https://bitcointalk.org/ forums], or read a comprehensive [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88149.0 master thesis on Bitcoin by ThePiachu]. You now know everything you need to free your money from banks and fiat currencies.

			See also:

			* [http://wheretobuycryptocoins.com WhereToBuyCryptocoins.com]. Shows exchanges, markets, faucets, sites to spend cryptocoins and more.

ThePiachu: /* Step five - the next level */

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Step five - the next level

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	Once that is done, the Client will control your Wallet file. Be sure to protect it with a password and back it up regularly. It is stored in a file called "wallet.dat" in your [[Data_directory\|Bitcoin data directory]]. If you lose it or it gets stolen, you lose your money.		Once that is done, the Client will control your Wallet file. Be sure to protect it with a password and back it up regularly. It is stored in a file called "wallet.dat" in your [[Data_directory\|Bitcoin data directory]]. If you lose it or it gets stolen, you lose your money.
	===Get onto an exchange===		===Get onto an exchange===
	There are [[Buying_bitcoins\|many ways to buy ~~Bitcoins~~]]. Traditionally, the most popular method of obtaining bitcoins is through an [[Category:Exchanges\|Exchange]]. Pick any one that is trading in your local currency, register and trade. If you have doubts as which one you should use, your best bet would be [https://mtgox.com/ MtGox]. It has been around for awhile, supports a lot of currencies and is generally trusted.		There are [[Buying_bitcoins\|many ways to buy bitcoins]]. Traditionally, the most popular method of obtaining bitcoins is through an [[Category:Exchanges\|Exchange]]. Pick any one that is trading in your local currency, register and trade. If you have doubts as which one you should use, your best bet would be [https://mtgox.com/ MtGox]. It has been around for awhile, supports a lot of currencies and is generally trusted.
			===Buy bitcoins locally===
			There is a number of people wanting to trade bitcoins locally. You can get in contact with them through the [https://localbitcoins.com/ Local Bitcoins website].
	===Mining?===		===Mining?===
	[[Mining]] used to be a viable way of earning Bitcoins by just running an application on your computer. Right now you probably won't earn much, unless you are willing to put in a lot of money up front. As Mining is still one of the core reasons why Bitcoin is secure, this section is present here.		[[Mining]] used to be a viable way of earning Bitcoins by just running an application on your computer. Right now you probably won't earn much, unless you are willing to put in a lot of money up front. As Mining is still one of the core reasons why Bitcoin is secure, this section is present here.
	===Last steps on your way===		===Last steps on your way===
	There are many more aspects to discover about Bitcoin, too many to cover in this guide. If you have completed each step in this guide, you are already capable of using Bitcoin in most situations. To learn more, read this Wiki, ask questions on the [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange], go onto the [https://bitcointalk.org/ forums], or read a comprehensive [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88149.0 master thesis on Bitcoin by ThePiachu]. You now know everything you need to free your money from banks and fiat currencies.		There are many more aspects to discover about Bitcoin, too many to cover in this guide. If you have completed each step in this guide, you are already capable of using Bitcoin in most situations. To learn more, read this Wiki, ask questions on the [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange], go onto the [https://bitcointalk.org/ forums], or read a comprehensive [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88149.0 master thesis on Bitcoin by ThePiachu]. You now know everything you need to free your money from banks and fiat currencies.

ThePiachu: /* Get onto an exchange */

2012-11-10T12:10:47Z

Get onto an exchange

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	Once that is done, the Client will control your Wallet file. Be sure to protect it with a password and back it up regularly. It is stored in a file called "wallet.dat" in your [[Data_directory\|Bitcoin data directory]]. If you lose it or it gets stolen, you lose your money.		Once that is done, the Client will control your Wallet file. Be sure to protect it with a password and back it up regularly. It is stored in a file called "wallet.dat" in your [[Data_directory\|Bitcoin data directory]]. If you lose it or it gets stolen, you lose your money.
	===Get onto an exchange===		===Get onto an exchange===
	There are [[Buying_bitcoins\|many ways to buy Bitcoins]]. Traditionally, the most popular method of obtaining bitcoins is through an [[Category:Exchanges\|Exchange]]. Pick any one that is trading in your local currency, register and trade. If you have doubts as which one you should use, your best bet would be [https://mtgox.com/\|MtGox]. It has been around for awhile, supports a lot of currencies and is generally trusted.		There are [[Buying_bitcoins\|many ways to buy Bitcoins]]. Traditionally, the most popular method of obtaining bitcoins is through an [[Category:Exchanges\|Exchange]]. Pick any one that is trading in your local currency, register and trade. If you have doubts as which one you should use, your best bet would be [https://mtgox.com/ MtGox]. It has been around for awhile, supports a lot of currencies and is generally trusted.

	===Mining?===		===Mining?===

ThePiachu: /* Get onto an exchange */

2012-11-10T12:09:58Z

Get onto an exchange

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	Once that is done, the Client will control your Wallet file. Be sure to protect it with a password and back it up regularly. It is stored in a file called "wallet.dat" in your [[Data_directory\|Bitcoin data directory]]. If you lose it or it gets stolen, you lose your money.		Once that is done, the Client will control your Wallet file. Be sure to protect it with a password and back it up regularly. It is stored in a file called "wallet.dat" in your [[Data_directory\|Bitcoin data directory]]. If you lose it or it gets stolen, you lose your money.
	===Get onto an exchange===		===Get onto an exchange===
	There are [[Buying_bitcoins\|many ways to buy Bitcoins]]. Traditionally, the most popular method of obtaining bitcoins is through an [[Category:Exchanges\|Exchange]]. Pick any one that is trading in your local currency, register and trade. If you have doubts as which one you should use, your best bet would be [[https://mtgox.com/\|MtGox]]. It has been around for awhile, supports a lot of currencies and is generally trusted.		There are [[Buying_bitcoins\|many ways to buy Bitcoins]]. Traditionally, the most popular method of obtaining bitcoins is through an [[Category:Exchanges\|Exchange]]. Pick any one that is trading in your local currency, register and trade. If you have doubts as which one you should use, your best bet would be [https://mtgox.com/\|MtGox]. It has been around for awhile, supports a lot of currencies and is generally trusted.

	===Mining?===		===Mining?===

ThePiachu: /* Get onto an exchange */

2012-11-10T12:09:29Z

Get onto an exchange

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	Once that is done, the Client will control your Wallet file. Be sure to protect it with a password and back it up regularly. It is stored in a file called "wallet.dat" in your [[Data_directory\|Bitcoin data directory]]. If you lose it or it gets stolen, you lose your money.		Once that is done, the Client will control your Wallet file. Be sure to protect it with a password and back it up regularly. It is stored in a file called "wallet.dat" in your [[Data_directory\|Bitcoin data directory]]. If you lose it or it gets stolen, you lose your money.
	===Get onto an exchange===		===Get onto an exchange===
	There are [[Buying_bitcoins\|many ways to buy Bitcoins]]. Traditionally, the most popular method of obtaining bitcoins is through an [[Category:Exchanges\|Exchange]]. Pick any one that is trading in your local currency, register and trade. If you have doubts as which one you should use, your best bet would be [[mtgox.com\|MtGox]]. It has been around for awhile, supports a lot of currencies and is generally trusted.		There are [[Buying_bitcoins\|many ways to buy Bitcoins]]. Traditionally, the most popular method of obtaining bitcoins is through an [[Category:Exchanges\|Exchange]]. Pick any one that is trading in your local currency, register and trade. If you have doubts as which one you should use, your best bet would be [[https://mtgox.com/\|MtGox]]. It has been around for awhile, supports a lot of currencies and is generally trusted.

	===Mining?===		===Mining?===
	[[Mining]] used to be a viable way of earning Bitcoins by just running an application on your computer. Right now you probably won't earn much, unless you are willing to put in a lot of money up front. As Mining is still one of the core reasons why Bitcoin is secure, this section is present here.		[[Mining]] used to be a viable way of earning Bitcoins by just running an application on your computer. Right now you probably won't earn much, unless you are willing to put in a lot of money up front. As Mining is still one of the core reasons why Bitcoin is secure, this section is present here.
	===Last steps on your way===		===Last steps on your way===
	There are many more aspects to discover about Bitcoin, too many to cover in this guide. If you have completed each step in this guide, you are already capable of using Bitcoin in most situations. To learn more, read this Wiki, ask questions on the [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange], go onto the [https://bitcointalk.org/ forums], or read a comprehensive [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88149.0 master thesis on Bitcoin by ThePiachu]. You now know everything you need to free your money from banks and fiat currencies.		There are many more aspects to discover about Bitcoin, too many to cover in this guide. If you have completed each step in this guide, you are already capable of using Bitcoin in most situations. To learn more, read this Wiki, ask questions on the [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange], go onto the [https://bitcointalk.org/ forums], or read a comprehensive [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88149.0 master thesis on Bitcoin by ThePiachu]. You now know everything you need to free your money from banks and fiat currencies.

ThePiachu: /* Step three - geting some bitcoins */

2012-11-10T11:57:15Z

Step three - geting some bitcoins

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	* https://www.bitinstant.com/ - Go onto the website. Under "Pay to" select "Bitcoin Address", under "Pay from", select your convenient method of purchase. In the table below be sure to input your Bitcoin Address, amount of money you want to convert and so forth. Proceed along with instructions.		* https://www.bitinstant.com/ - Go onto the website. Under "Pay to" select "Bitcoin Address", under "Pay from", select your convenient method of purchase. In the table below be sure to input your Bitcoin Address, amount of money you want to convert and so forth. Proceed along with instructions.
			* https://blockchain.info/wallet/ - If you have created an eWallet on this site, you can get some bitcoins instantly either through PingIt Deposit or Phone Deposit. It's as easy as putting your phone number in to the site and sending a more expensive SMS.

	==Step four - make a payment==		==Step four - make a payment==

ThePiachu at 11:49, 10 November 2012

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 ==Step one - What is Bitcoin?==
-Bitcoin is a new form of internet currency. It allows for person-to-person payments that don't go through a third party.
+Bitcoin is a new form of internet currency. It allows for person-to-person payments that don't go through a third party. If you want to find out more, read on, or check [http://www.weusecoins.com/ this page out].
 ==Step two - get yourself an Address==
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 ===Send the money===
 Go to the website you used to get your Address from. Find the location where you can input your recipient's Address and amount and send the payment. It shouldn't be fairly straightforward.

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2012-11-10T11:17:50Z

Step three - geting some bitcoins :D

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	Well, an Address is like a bank account - before you can spend any money, you need to put some money in. You can use your Address to store more funds than you need for just one purchase, so you won't have to do the following steps each time you want to buy something.		Well, an Address is like a bank account - before you can spend any money, you need to put some money in. You can use your Address to store more funds than you need for just one purchase, so you won't have to do the following steps each time you want to buy something.

	==Step three - geting some bitcoins :D==		==Step three - geting some bitcoins==
	As Bitcoin is a form of currency, it costs money. The easiest ways to get bitcoins are:		As Bitcoin is a form of currency, it costs money. The easiest ways to get bitcoins are: