The first time you run Bitcoin, it needs to download all the blocks to setup. You already have your bitcoin address at this point, but you won't see any transactions before the initialisation is complete (it can take from half to a few hours).
Download the [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/files/Bitcoin/bitcoin-0.3.19/bitcoin-0.3.19-macosx.zip/download OS X version] of Bitcoin and expand the archive.
Wait until installation completes then click Next.
[[File:BcOSX.png|thumb|none|Contents of the Bitcoin archive after expansion]]
Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click or Cmd-O (⌘O) to run the application. The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading. Your address and balance are at the top of the window. Click "Copy to Clipboard" to copy your address. Transactions are displayed in the main window.
Click Finish to start Bitcoin Wallet.
[[File:BcOSXrunning.png|thumb|none|Main window]]
[[File:Bitcoin-qt-data-directory.jpg|frame|none|Welcome Screen of Bitcoin Core Wallet]]
As Bitcoin currently does not support hiding with Cmd-H (⌘H), it is recommended that users tick the "Minimize on close" option in the Preferences menu to prevent accidental program exits.
On the first load, Bitcoin Qt will ask you to choose directory where your Bitcoin block chain and wallet.dat will be stored. Click OK when done.
[[File:BcOSXPreferences.png|thumb|none|Preferences window on OS X]]
== For Mac OS Computers ==
Download Mac Bitcoin Wallet at http://bitcoin.org/en/download and expand the disk image.
== Getting my first coins ==
[[File:BcOSX.png|frame|none|Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion]]
The [[Bitcoin Faucet]] [https://freebitcoins.appspot.com/ website] currently hands out 0.001 BTC to new bitcoin users. Fill in the form with your bitcoin address. When you wish to add more, view [[Buying bitcoins]].
Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application.
[[File:Get some btc.png|frame|none|Getting free coins from the Faucet]]
== Initialization ==
A new entry should appear in Bitcoin. The network hasn't yet confirmed it, but you know it's being processed. After about one hour it should get 6 confirmations. You are able to spend the coins when there is only one confirmation. <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/forum-posting-services.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Forum Posting</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/forum-posting-services.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Forum Posting Service</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/social-bookmarking-submission-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Social Bookmark</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/social-bookmarking-submission-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Social Bookmarking Submission</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/article-submission-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Article Submission</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/article-submission-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Article Submission Service</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/article-submission-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Article Distribution</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/blog-posting-services.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Blog Posting</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/blog-posting-services.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Blog Posting Service</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/link-baiting-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Link Bait</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/link-baiting-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Link Baiting Service</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/link-baiting-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Link Bait</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/link-baiting-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Link Baiting Service</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/manual-directory-submission-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Directory Submission Service</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/manual-directory-submission-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Manual Directory Submission Service</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/link-building-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Link Building Service</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/ <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Engine Optimization Consultant</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/link-building-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Link Building India</span>] <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.esenzendya.com/link-building-service.html <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">One Way Link Building Service</span>]
The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading.
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.
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.
* Play games and enter your first raffle at http://bitgames.jhfire.net!
* Create an account on witcoin and post something (cost 0.01 BTC): <br />http://www.witcoin.com (click "get wit it" to create an account)<br />If your post is any good, you can earn when it gets replies and votes.
== Buying Bitcoins ==
* Give a tip to a deserving artist, writer, etc. on YouTipIt.org.<br />For instance, this video creation is worth 0.05 BTC, no?:<br /> http://www.youtipit.org/t/2652
* Give lady luck a shot?<br /> Double Trouble (49% chance of doubling your money)<br /> http://doubletrouble.bitcoinbet.com
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.
* Give to any of the charities on Bitcoin Trade page:<br /> http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Trade#Donation-accepting_organizations_and_projects
== Points to remember ==
== Points to remember ==
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== Technical ==
== Technical ==
=== Block chain ===
=== Block chain ===
The [[block chain]] is a neverending 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.
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.
=== Addresses ===
=== Addresses ===
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 to the recipient. Once they own the coin, they are free to transfer it to another person.
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.
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.
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.
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{{Bitcoin Core documentation}}
Latest revision as of 07:48, 10 June 2022
An account can effortlessly be created using an eWallet service. eWallet services provide an online wallet to hold your bitcoins.
This guide covers installing Bitcoin without needing a third party wallet service.
Contents of the Bitcoin disk image after expansion
Drag the Bitcoin icon to the desired install location, and double-click the icon to run the application.
Initialization
The Bitcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. The blocks will begin downloading.
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.
Main windowPreferences window on Windows
Your wallet will automatically have your first bitcoin address.
Receive coins window
Buying Bitcoins
Bitcoins can be bought from individuals, on trading exchanges or from other online services. See the main page about Buying Bitcoins for more information.
Points to remember
You don't need to be online to receive BTC.
You can create as many new addresses as you like. Using a different address each time helps keep you anonymous.
You cannot send BTC to an invalid address. Typos are not a worry as the payment will refuse to send.
The wallet file holds the keys that allow spending and thus the computer should be protected from the risk of loss and theft.
Leaving Bitcoin open improves connectivity for the network and ensures that you don't fall behind on the block chain. Also see the FAQ about port forwarding
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.
Addresses
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.
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 backed-up regularly. If you lose the wallet then you no longer possess the money.
Generating
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.
