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Here is a generic [[Bitcoin_Newbie_Guide|Getting Started guide]].
== Getting Started with Bitcoin ==
* Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: [https://trybtc.com TryBTC]
Welcome to Bitcoin! This guide will help you take your first steps in understanding and using Bitcoin securely and efficiently.
* Get started buying bitcoins at [https://coinbase.com/?r=5213d19fdbeb6a6e0600001f&utm_campaign=user-referral&src=referral-link Coinbase].
* 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.
* Start by watching [http://weusecoins.com/ this 2 minute vid].
* 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'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.
* 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], [[File:Bitalo-favicon.png|link=https://bitalo.com]] [https://bitalo.com Bitalo])
* Explore bitcoin with a [[:Category:Block chain browsers|block chain browser]] such as [https://www.biteasy.com Biteasy]
* [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])
* Earn free bitcoins through [[Bonus_Programs|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]].
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<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.
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==See Also==
=== Buying Bitcoin ===
You can acquire Bitcoin from reputable exchanges. Some widely used platforms include:
* [https://www.kraken.com Kraken]
* [https://www.binance.com Binance]
* [https://www.coinbase.com Coinbase]
* [https://www.bitstamp.net Bitstamp]


* [[Introduction|Bitcoin Introduction]]
Always verify the legitimacy of an exchange before making a transaction.
* [[Bonus_Programs|Bonus Programs]]
 
* [[Trade|Bitcoin Businesses]]
=== Understanding Bitcoin ===
To get a quick introduction to Bitcoin:
* Watch this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBC-nXj3Ng4 2-minute introduction video].
* 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].
 
=== Getting a Bitcoin Wallet ===
Before you start using Bitcoin, you’ll need a secure wallet:
 
* <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>Web Wallets:</strong> [https://blockstream.info/ Liquid Wallet], [https://wallet.bitcoin.com Bitcoin.com Wallet]
 
For security, hardware wallets are highly recommended.
 
=== Participating in the Bitcoin Community ===
You can ask questions or discuss Bitcoin on:
* [https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com Bitcoin StackExchange]
* [https://bitcointalk.org Bitcointalk Forum]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/ Reddit r/Bitcoin]
 
=== Can I Earn Free Bitcoin? ===
No, there is no legitimate way to generate free Bitcoin out of nothing. Be cautious of scams offering "free money."
 
=== Where Can I Spend Bitcoin? ===
Bitcoin can be used to buy goods and services worldwide. Some directories to find merchants accepting Bitcoin include:
* [https://spendabit.co/ Spendabit]
 
=== Frequently Asked Questions ===
For answers to common Bitcoin questions, check out the [https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/ Bitcoin FAQ].
 
== See Also ==
* [[Bitcoin Introduction]]
* [[Bitcoin Businesses]]
* [[Trading Bitcoin]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:36, 22 February 2025

Getting Started with Bitcoin

Welcome to Bitcoin! This guide will help you take your first steps in understanding and using Bitcoin securely and efficiently.

⚠ 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, search for additional community resources to see what other users are saying about the service.

Buying Bitcoin

You can acquire Bitcoin from reputable exchanges. Some widely used platforms include:

Always verify the legitimacy of an exchange before making a transaction.

Understanding Bitcoin

To get a quick introduction to Bitcoin:

Getting a Bitcoin Wallet

Before you start using Bitcoin, you’ll need a secure wallet:

For security, hardware wallets are highly recommended.

Participating in the Bitcoin Community

You can ask questions or discuss Bitcoin on:

Can I Earn Free Bitcoin?

No, there is no legitimate way to generate free Bitcoin out of nothing. Be cautious of scams offering "free money."

Where Can I Spend Bitcoin?

Bitcoin can be used to buy goods and services worldwide. Some directories to find merchants accepting Bitcoin include:

Frequently Asked Questions

For answers to common Bitcoin questions, check out the Bitcoin FAQ.

See Also

This page was last updated on 26 February 2025.

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