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CoinWallet: /* Getting a Bitcoin Wallet */

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Getting a Bitcoin Wallet

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	* <strong>Hardware Wallets:</strong> [https://trezor.io/ Trezor], [https://www.ledger.com/ Ledger]		* <strong>Hardware Wallets:</strong> [https://trezor.io/ Trezor], [https://www.ledger.com/ Ledger]
	* <strong>Mobile Wallets:</strong> [https://bluewallet.io/ BlueWallet], [https://electrum.org/ Electrum]		* <strong>Mobile Wallets:</strong> [https://bluewallet.io/ BlueWallet], [https://electrum.org/ Electrum]
	* <strong>Web Wallets:</strong> [https://blockstream.info/ Liquid Wallet], [https://wallet.bitcoin.com Bitcoin.com Wallet]		* <strong>Web Wallets:</strong> [https://blockstream.info/ Liquid Wallet], [https://wallet.bitcoin.com Bitcoin.com Wallet], [https://coin.space/ Coin Wallet]

	For security, hardware wallets are highly recommended.		For security, hardware wallets are highly recommended.

WikiR at 19:36, 22 February 2025

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	Bitcoin can be used to buy goods and services worldwide. Some directories to find merchants accepting Bitcoin include:		Bitcoin can be used to buy goods and services worldwide. Some directories to find merchants accepting Bitcoin include:
	* [https://spendabit.co/ Spendabit]		* [https://spendabit.co/ Spendabit]
	* [https://usebitcoin.cash/ UseBitcoin]
	* [https://cryptwerk.com/ Cryptwerk]

	=== Frequently Asked Questions ===		=== Frequently Asked Questions ===
	For answers to common Bitcoin questions, check out the [https://en.~~bitcoin~~.it/~~wiki~~/~~FAQ~~ Bitcoin FAQ].		For answers to common Bitcoin questions, check out the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/ Bitcoin FAQ].

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

WikiR: Reformatted the Getting Started page, improved structure and content, updated links, enhanced the warning box, and refined wallet section for clarity.

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Reformatted the Getting Started page, improved structure and content, updated links, enhanced the warning box, and refined wallet section for clarity.

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-{{mbox|title=This wiki and the links it contains can be edited by anyone.|content=Always verify that the URL to the site you are visiting is correct. Before trusting or sending your bitcoins to any website you should always search on additional [[:Bitcoin:Community_portal|community resources]] to see what other users are saying about the service.}}
+== Getting Started with Bitcoin ==
-* Get started buying bitcoins at [[Coinbase_(business)|Coinbase]], [[Bitstamp]] or [[Cubits]].
+<div style="border: 1px solid #ffcc00; background-color: #ffffe6; padding: 10px;">
-* Start by watching [http://weusecoins.com/ this 2 minute introduction video].
+<strong>⚠ Warning:</strong> This wiki and the links it contains can be edited by anyone. Always verify that the URL to the site you are visiting is correct. Before trusting or sending your bitcoins to any website, search for additional [https://bitcointalk.org community resources] to see what other users are saying about the service.
-* Learn why it [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2834/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value could be a good investment], or an objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better means of exchange].
+</div>
-If you're looking for how to get started with Bitcoin-Qt, [[Getting started installing bitcoin-qt|this is the article you're looking for]].
+=== Buying Bitcoin ===
-==See Also==
+Always verify the legitimacy of an exchange before making a transaction.
-* [[Introduction|Bitcoin Introduction]]
+=== Understanding Bitcoin ===
-* [[Trade|Bitcoin Businesses]]
+To get a quick introduction to Bitcoin:
-* [[Trading bitcoins]]
+* Watch this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBC-nXj3Ng4 2-minute introduction video].
-{{p-full}}
+* Learn why Bitcoin can be a [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin.asp good investment] or an objectively [https://bitcoin.org/en/why-use-bitcoin better means of exchange].

Theymos: Removed protection from "Help:Getting started": Temporarily unprotect for WikiR

2025-02-22T18:14:17Z

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Luke-jr: Remove bad advice

2019-04-25T21:51:03Z

Remove bad advice

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	* Learn why it [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2834/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value could be a good investment], or an objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better means of exchange].		* Learn why it [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2834/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value could be a good investment], or an objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better means of exchange].
	* Get a [[Clients\|client]] and try it out yourself.		* Get a [[Clients\|client]] and try it out yourself.
	* For 1 BTC or less, use an [[Browser-based wallet\|online wallet]] that you trust.
	* When storing large amounts of BTC, use [[paper wallet\|paper wallets]].
	* Explore bitcoin history with a [[Block_chain_browser\|block chain browser]].
	* Ask a question at [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange] or [http://bitcointalk.org BitcoinTalk].		* Ask a question at [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange] or [http://bitcointalk.org BitcoinTalk].
	* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/118/how-much-bitcoin-will-i-mine-right-now-with-hardware-x Can I generate Free Money on my computer?] (No, that's no longer possible.)		* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/118/how-much-bitcoin-will-i-mine-right-now-with-hardware-x Can I generate Free Money on my computer?] (No, that's no longer possible.)
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	* [[Introduction\|Bitcoin Introduction]]		* [[Introduction\|Bitcoin Introduction]]
	* [[Bonus_Programs\|Bonus Programs]]
	* [[Trade\|Bitcoin Businesses]]		* [[Trade\|Bitcoin Businesses]]
	* [[Trading bitcoins]]		* [[Trading bitcoins]]
	{{p-full}}		{{p-full}}

Luke-jr: Add Cubits

2015-12-03T09:43:11Z

Add Cubits

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	{{mbox\|title=This wiki and the links it contains can be edited by anyone.\|content=Always verify that the URL to the site you are visiting is correct. Before trusting or sending your bitcoins to any website you should always search on additional [[:Bitcoin:Community_portal\|community resources]] to see what other users are saying about the service.}}		{{mbox\|title=This wiki and the links it contains can be edited by anyone.\|content=Always verify that the URL to the site you are visiting is correct. Before trusting or sending your bitcoins to any website you should always search on additional [[:Bitcoin:Community_portal\|community resources]] to see what other users are saying about the service.}}

	* Get started buying bitcoins at [[Coinbase_(business)\|Coinbase]] or [[~~Bitstamp~~]].		* Get started buying bitcoins at [[Coinbase_(business)\|Coinbase]], [[Bitstamp]] or [[Cubits]].
	* Start by watching [http://weusecoins.com/ this 2 minute introduction video].		* Start by watching [http://weusecoins.com/ this 2 minute introduction video].
	* Learn why it [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2834/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value could be a good investment], or an objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better means of exchange].		* Learn why it [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2834/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value could be a good investment], or an objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better means of exchange].

Taras: Taras moved page Getting started to Help:Getting started

2015-08-07T18:34:59Z

Taras moved page Getting started to Help:Getting started

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Taras at 13:48, 20 September 2014

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	~~<span style~~=~~"color:red">WARNING:~~ This wiki and the links it contains can be edited by anyone~~, always~~ verify that the URL to the site you are visiting is correct. Before trusting or sending your bitcoins to any website you should always search on additional [[:Bitcoin:Community_portal\|community resources]] to see what other users are saying about the service.~~</span>~~		{{mbox\|title=This wiki and the links it contains can be edited by anyone.\|content=Always verify that the URL to the site you are visiting is correct. Before trusting or sending your bitcoins to any website you should always search on additional [[:Bitcoin:Community_portal\|community resources]] to see what other users are saying about the service.}}

	* Get started buying bitcoins at [[Coinbase_(business)\|Coinbase]] or [[Bitstamp]]		* Get started buying bitcoins at [[Coinbase_(business)\|Coinbase]] or [[Bitstamp]].
	* Start by watching [http://weusecoins.com/ this 2 minute ~~vid~~].		* Start by watching [http://weusecoins.com/ this 2 minute introduction video].
	* Learn why it [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2834/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value could be a good investment]		* Learn why it [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2834/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value could be a good investment], or an objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better means of exchange].
	* Learn why it's objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better ~~as a~~ means of exchange].
	* Get a [[Clients\|client]] and try it out yourself.		* Get a [[Clients\|client]] and try it out yourself.
	* ~~Use~~ an [[Browser-based wallet\|online wallet]] that you trust.		* For 1 BTC or less, use an [[Browser-based wallet\|online wallet]] that you trust.
	* Explore bitcoin history with a [[Block_chain_browser\|block chain browser]]		* When storing large amounts of BTC, use [[paper wallet\|paper wallets]].
	* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ ~~Ask questions~~]		* Explore bitcoin history with a [[Block_chain_browser\|block chain browser]].
	* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/118/how-much-bitcoin-will-i-mine-right-now-with-hardware-x Can I generate Free Money on my computer?] ~~- TL;DR - Not really~~.		* Ask a question at [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange] or [http://bitcointalk.org BitcoinTalk].
	* [~~https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/FAQ Read the~~ FAQ]		* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/118/how-much-bitcoin-will-i-mine-right-now-with-hardware-x Can I generate Free Money on my computer?] (No, that's no longer possible.)
			* Browse the [[FAQ]].
	* [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)\|Where can I buy bitcoins?]] (Hint: [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2293/how-can-i-buy-bitcoin-via-a-credit-card-or-paypal You can't buy them with Paypal or credit cards])		* [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)\|Where can I buy bitcoins?]] (Hint: [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2293/how-can-i-buy-bitcoin-via-a-credit-card-or-paypal You can't buy them with Paypal or credit cards])
	* [http://bitcoinx.io/ Where to buy and store your bitcoins]

	If you're looking for how to get started with Bitcoin-Qt, [[Getting started installing bitcoin-qt\|this is the article you're looking for]].		If you're looking for how to get started with Bitcoin-Qt, [[Getting started installing bitcoin-qt\|this is the article you're looking for]].
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	* [[Bonus_Programs\|Bonus Programs]]		* [[Bonus_Programs\|Bonus Programs]]
	* [[Trade\|Bitcoin Businesses]]		* [[Trade\|Bitcoin Businesses]]
			* [[Trading bitcoins]]
	{{p-full}}		{{p-full}}

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	* [[Bonus_Programs\|Bonus Programs]]		* [[Bonus_Programs\|Bonus Programs]]
	* [[Trade\|Bitcoin Businesses]]		* [[Trade\|Bitcoin Businesses]]
			{{p-full}}

Midnightmagic: correction re: complaints about favouritism. blockchain.info is a terrible example anyway

2014-06-26T01:26:38Z

correction re: complaints about favouritism. blockchain.info is a terrible example anyway

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	* Get a [[Clients\|client]] and try it out yourself.		* Get a [[Clients\|client]] and try it out yourself.
	* Use an [[Browser-based wallet\|online wallet]] that you trust.		* Use an [[Browser-based wallet\|online wallet]] that you trust.
	* Explore bitcoin with a [[~~:Category:Block chain browsers~~\|block chain browser]~~] such as [https://www.blockchain.info Blockchain.info~~]		* Explore bitcoin history with a [[Block_chain_browser\|block chain browser]]
	* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ Ask questions]		* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ Ask questions]
	* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/118/how-much-bitcoin-will-i-mine-right-now-with-hardware-x Can I generate Free Money on my computer?] - TL;DR - Not really.		* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/118/how-much-bitcoin-will-i-mine-right-now-with-hardware-x Can I generate Free Money on my computer?] - TL;DR - Not really.