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Here is a generic [[Bitcoin_Newbie_Guide|Getting Started guide]]. | Here is a generic [[Bitcoin_Newbie_Guide|Getting Started guide]]. | ||
* Get started buying bitcoins at [ | * Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: [https://trybtc.com TryBTC] | ||
* 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. | * 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]. | * 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 [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2834/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-store-of-value could be a good investment] | ||
Revision as of 21:20, 18 March 2014
Here is a generic Getting Started guide.
- Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: TryBTC
- Get started buying bitcoins at Coinbase.
- For an introductory site see 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 this 2 minute vid.
- Learn why it could be a good investment
- Learn why it's objectively better as a means of exchange.
- Get a client and try it out yourself.
- Use an online wallet that you trust. (Examples:
Coinkite, 
BCI, 
Bitalo) - Explore bitcoin with a block chain browser such as Biteasy
- Ask questions
- Can I generate Free Money on my computer? - TL;DR - Not really.
- Read the FAQ
- Where can I buy bitcoins? (Hint: You can't buy them with Paypal or credit cards)
- Earn free bitcoins through bonus programs
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