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Here is a generic [[Bitcoin_Newbie_Guide|Getting Started guide]].
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* For an introductory site see [http://wheretobuycryptocoins.com WhereToBuyCryptocoins.com]. Explains what is a cryptocoin, how it works, and have many lists of markets, exchanges, faucets, sites to spend money, prices, etc. For starters and reference.
 
* Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: [https://trybtc.com TryBTC]
* Get started buying bitcoins at [[Coinbase_(business)|Coinbase]], [[Bitstamp]] or [[Cubits]].
* 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 (you can get a bit of free money from [http://www.bitcoinget.com BitcoinGet] or  [[Bitcoin Faucet|The Bitcoin Faucet]]).
* Ask a question at [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange] or [http://bitcointalk.org BitcoinTalk].
* Use an online wallet that you trust. (Examples: [[File:Coinkite.gif|20px|link=https://coinkite.com/promo/beginners]] [https://coinkite.com/promo/beginners Coinkite], [[File:Bci.gif|20px|link=https://blockchain.info/]] [https://blockchain.info/wallet/ BCI])
* [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.)
* Explore bitcoin with a [[:Category:Block chain browsers|block chain browser]] such as [https://www.biteasy.com Biteasy]
* Browse the [[FAQ]].
* [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.
* [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/FAQ Read 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])
* [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Bonus_Programs Earn bitcoins through bonus programs]


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]].
==See Also==
* [[Introduction|Bitcoin Introduction]]
* [[Trade|Bitcoin Businesses]]
* [[Trading bitcoins]]
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 25 April 2019

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 community resources to see what other users are saying about the service.

If you're looking for how to get started with Bitcoin-Qt, this is the article you're looking for.

See Also