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How does one 'Help' Bitcoin, if it is a on-line currency that is run by nobody in particular?  Many people who get interested in Bitcoin are at a loss in what ways they can support this community.<br />
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==First: Become Part of the ''Bitcoin Community''==
The question is: how does one 'help' Bitcoin if it is an online currency that is not managed by any one individual? Often, those who take an interest in Bitcoin are at a loss as to how they can provide their support for this community. This article aims to offer some direction.


This doesn't mean "register on the forum and chat in #Bitcoin-OTC and do what all the other cool kids are doing" this means, finding a community that you would naturally be part of that accept and support bitcoin.  Be that in you workplace, on-line, 4chan, or even in your church.  The Bitcoin community is really just the people all around the world who support the use of bitcoins.<br />
==Join the ''Bitcoin Community''==


==Second:  Be Creative==
Find a community that you would naturally be a part of that accepts and supports Bitcoin, be it your workplace, schools, neighborhood, or online. The Bitcoin community is made up simply of the many supporters of the currency from all over the world. Spread the word—inform others wherever and whenever you can.


Everyone has their own particular talents and abilities; these are unique and wonderful to each person and together bring out colour of life.  The Bitcoin Community is the people in it! Find something that you can do to help, and do it!<br />
==Be Creative==


* If you are a super-coder then hacking the bitcoin source may be how you can best help.<br />
Everyone possesses their own unique talents and abilities; these qualities are what make us the people we are and bring us together. Utilize your skills and creativity to assist.


* Or you are into big computer rigs and high-efficacy computing, then making the best miner may be your favourite way to help.<br />
* '''Hack''' the Bitcoin source. This may prove useful to those familiar with coding.


* Some people run businesses, or trade goods in real life.  Maybe accepting Bitcoin for your services would be something you may like to do.<br />
* '''Mine'''. If you're into high-efficiency computing, creating a strong miner will definitely get you going.


* Not least, some people are traders, speculating in Bitcoin improves it liquidity and helps every other person using Bitcoin for real transactions.<br />
* If you own a business, '''accept Bitcoin for your services'''. You may also wish to encourage other businesses to follow in your footsteps.  


There are thousands of possible things that people can do to help Bitcoin. Each different task and part that people take on to do adds stability and flexibility to the Bitcoin economy.<br />
* '''Speculate''' in Bitcoin. This improves its liquidity and helps every other person using Bitcoin to carry out real transactions.
 
Every task and part that people take on adds stability and flexibility to the Bitcoin economy.


==Third: Be Wise==
==Third: Be Wise==


Everyone has limited resources, and not all people think the same way that you do. Just in real life, don't trust strangers, do your homework, and be prepared for things to go all wrong.<br />
Everyone has limited resources, and not all people think in the same way that you do. Trust no one, research, and expect the unexpected.
 
Don't expect other people to behave as you 'say' that they should behave, and then get upset when they ignore your will. Bitcoin is a big place!  An exciting place and even a dangerous place. Bitcoin isn't a mild walk in the park, but going to the Wild West!

Latest revision as of 12:56, 6 January 2012

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The question is: how does one 'help' Bitcoin if it is an online currency that is not managed by any one individual? Often, those who take an interest in Bitcoin are at a loss as to how they can provide their support for this community. This article aims to offer some direction.

Join the Bitcoin Community

Find a community that you would naturally be a part of that accepts and supports Bitcoin, be it your workplace, schools, neighborhood, or online. The Bitcoin community is made up simply of the many supporters of the currency from all over the world. Spread the word—inform others wherever and whenever you can.

Be Creative

Everyone possesses their own unique talents and abilities; these qualities are what make us the people we are and bring us together. Utilize your skills and creativity to assist.

  • Hack the Bitcoin source. This may prove useful to those familiar with coding.
  • Mine. If you're into high-efficiency computing, creating a strong miner will definitely get you going.
  • If you own a business, accept Bitcoin for your services. You may also wish to encourage other businesses to follow in your footsteps.
  • Speculate in Bitcoin. This improves its liquidity and helps every other person using Bitcoin to carry out real transactions.

Every task and part that people take on adds stability and flexibility to the Bitcoin economy.

Third: Be Wise

Everyone has limited resources, and not all people think in the same way that you do. Trust no one, research, and expect the unexpected.

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