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In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for
In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for
trading virtual currencies, both in terms number if users (about 74,000), and trading volume
trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume
(2010: 10 million Euro / 14 million US$).
(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).


Currencies traded are Linden Dollars (the virtual currency used in [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]),
Currencies traded are Linden Dollars (the virtual currency used in [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]),
[http://www.avination.com Avination]'s C$, and the [https://www.virwox.com/omc-open-metaverse-currency.php Open Metaverse Currency (OMC)]. In April 2011, VirWoX started accepting Bitcoin and enabled to trade bitcoins for Linden Dollars (both ways), which are in turn convertible to EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, and the other virtual currencies traded on VirWoX.
[http://www.avination.com Avination]'s C$, and the [https://www.virwox.com/omc-open-metaverse-currency.php Open Metaverse Currency (OMC)]. In April 2011, VirWoX started accepting Bitcoin and enabled to trade bitcoins for Linden Dollars (both ways), which are in turn convertible to EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, and the other virtual currencies traded on VirWoX.


Other payment methods (deposit and withdrawal) include [[PayPal]], Credit/Debit Cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers, [[NETELLER]], [[paysafecard]], [[DIRECTebanking.com]], and bank transfers.
Other payment methods (deposit and withdrawal) include [[PayPal]], Credit/Debit Cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers, [[NETELLER]], [[paysafecard]], [[Ukash]], [[SOFORTbanking]], and bank transfers.


VirWoX is run by the company Virtual World Services GmbH, which is located in Austria.
VirWoX is run by the company Virtual World Services GmbH, which is located in Austria.
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===How to buy bitcoins===
===How to buy bitcoins===


====With Linden Dollars====
Technically, VirWoX only supports the exchange BTC for Linden Dollars. However, you can first buy Linden Dollars for real-world currency, and then buy BTC for your Linden Dollars. It is not necessary to open a Second Life account to do this.
After you have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/register.php VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account,
deposit the Linden Dollars (SLL) at one of the in-world terminals<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/terminals.php List of VirWoX terminals in Second Life]</ref> in Second Life.


Then log in on the VirWoX website and enter an order to buy BTC on the "Exchange BTC/SLL" page. Depending on the type of order (Market or Limit), this will convert the Linden Dollars to BTC immediately or at some later time<ref>In case of a limit order, you will receive an email when the order is completely filled.</ref>.
After you have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/register.php VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, deposit money into your VirWoX account (on the "Deposit" page) using one of the payment methods in the table below:
 
Finally use the "Withdraw" page to send the BTC to a Bitcoin address. You can also use VirWoX as a [[eWallet]] and keep your BTC there for later use.
 
 
Note that due to the restrictions currently imposed via Linden Labs' RISK API, your Second Life avatar must be at least 30 days old to deposit Linden Dollars into an VirWoX in-world terminal.
 
====With other currencies (USD, EUR, etc.)====
Technically, VirWoX only supports to buy BTC for Linden Dollars. However, you can first buy Linden Dollars for real-world currency, and then buy BTC for your Linden Dollars. It is not necessary to open a Second Life account to do this.
 
The following payment methods are available:


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! CHF
! Delay
! Limit
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! Fees
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| unlimited
| unlimited
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| free (if from EU in EUR)
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| instant
| variable (see "Limits")
| variable (see "Limits")
| EUR 0.35 + 3.4%
| EUR 0.35 + 3.4%
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| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
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| instant
| variable (see "Limits")
| variable (see "Limits")
| EUR 0.39 + 3.5%
| EUR 0.39 + 3.5%
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| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| instant
| unlimited
| unlimited
| 3.5%
| 3.5%


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| {{rh}} | DIRECTebanking / Sofortüberweisung
| {{rh}} | SOFORTbanking / Sofortüberweisung
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| instant
| variable (see "Limits")
| variable (see "Limits")
| 2.5% (min. EUR 0.25)
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| 500 EUR/day
| unlimited
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| 20%


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| 200 EUR/day
| n/a
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| fees


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Then you need to enter an order to sell your money (e.g. USD) for SLL (=Linden Dolars), e.g. on the "Exchange USD/SLL" page. Next, buy BTC on the "Exchange BTC/SLL" page. Depending on the type of order (Market or Limit), this will convert the Linden Dollars to BTC immediately or at some later time<ref>In case of a limit order, you will receive an email when the order is completely filled.</ref>.
Finally use the "Withdraw" page to send the BTC to a Bitcoin address. You can also use VirWoX as a [[eWallet]] and keep your BTC there for later use.


===How to sell bitcoins===
===How to sell bitcoins===


After your have opened an account, go to the "Deposit" page, scroll down to the "Bitcoin" section and click on the "Create my Bitcoin address" button.
After your have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/register.php VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, go to the "Deposit" page, scroll down to the "Bitcoin" section and click on the "Create my Bitcoin address" button.
This will create a unique bitcoin address associated with your account. You then send the bitcoins you wish to sell to this address.
This will create a unique bitcoin address associated with your account. You then send the bitcoins you wish to sell to this address.
As soon as the bitcoin network has [[confirmation|confirmed]] the payment (5 blocks), the bitcoins are booked to your account, and an email is sent to you.
As soon as the bitcoin network has [[confirmation|confirmed]] the payment (5 blocks), the bitcoins are booked to your account, and an email is sent to you.
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==Fees==
==Fees==
VirWoX charges 50 SLL (currently about 0.02 BTC) plus 2.9% for BTC/SLL market orders. The fee for limit orders depends on the previous trading volume of the account, and varies between 0.78% and 3.9%<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/help.php#_Commissions_and_Discounts VirWoX Fees]</ref>.
VirWoX charges 50 SLL (currently about $0.20) plus 2.9% for BTC/SLL market orders. The fee for limit orders depends on the previous trading volume of the account, and varies between 0.78% and 3.9%<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/help.php#_Commissions_and_Discounts VirWoX Fees]</ref>.


VirWoX charges 0.02 BTC for BTC withdrawals. Deposits in BTC are free.
VirWoX charges 0.01 BTC for BTC withdrawals. Deposits in BTC are free.


==Limits and Restrictions==
==Limits and Restrictions==


Because of the risks involved, VirWoX restricts deposits via PayPal and Moneybookers (i.e. Credit/Debit Cards) depending on the age of the account. These limits have become increasingly strict. As of February 26, 2012, there are 5 different limit tiers as opposed to the original 3.
Because of the risks involved, VirWoX restricts deposits via PayPal and Moneybookers (i.e. Credit/Debit Cards) depending on the age of the account. As of May 26, 2013, there are the following limit tiers:


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| {{rh}} | 0 - Upon Registration
| {{rh}} | 0 - Upon Registration
| 40 EUR
| 60 EUR
| 120 EUR
| 180 EUR


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| {{rh}} | 1 - After 10 Days
| {{rh}} | 1 - After 10 Days
| 60 EUR
| 100 EUR
| 300 EUR
| 500 EUR


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| {{rh}} | 2 - After 60 Days
| {{rh}} | 2 - After 60 Days
| 100 EUR
| 200 EUR
| 1,000 EUR
| 2,000 EUR


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| {{rh}} | 3 - After 90 Days
| {{rh}} | 3 - After 90 Days
| 200 EUR
| 300 EUR
| 2,000 EUR
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Certain restrictions on Linden Dollar deposits are imposed via Linden Labs' RISK API. For example, your Second Life avatar must be at least 30 days old to deposit Linden Dollars into a VirWoX terminal. There are also various restrictions on the quantity of Linden Dollars that can be deposited at a time.
For security reasons some bitcoin withdrawals (in particular of new accounts) are subject to a delay and manual review. Specifically, the first withdrawal of bitcoins paid for using PayPal, NETELLER, or credit card is delayed by 48 hours.


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 14:07, 26 May 2013

In business since end of 2007, VirWoX is today the the leading independent exchange for trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume (2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).

Currencies traded are Linden Dollars (the virtual currency used in Second Life), Avination's C$, and the Open Metaverse Currency (OMC). In April 2011, VirWoX started accepting Bitcoin and enabled to trade bitcoins for Linden Dollars (both ways), which are in turn convertible to EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, and the other virtual currencies traded on VirWoX.

Other payment methods (deposit and withdrawal) include PayPal, Credit/Debit Cards via Skrill/Moneybookers, NETELLER, paysafecard, Ukash, SOFORTbanking, and bank transfers.

VirWoX is run by the company Virtual World Services GmbH, which is located in Austria. The service is available in five languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian).

Instructions

How to buy bitcoins

Technically, VirWoX only supports the exchange BTC for Linden Dollars. However, you can first buy Linden Dollars for real-world currency, and then buy BTC for your Linden Dollars. It is not necessary to open a Second Life account to do this.

After you have opened[1] an account, deposit money into your VirWoX account (on the "Deposit" page) using one of the payment methods in the table below:

Payment Processor USD EUR GBP CHF Limit Fees
Bank Wire Yes Yes Yes Yes unlimited free (if from EU in EUR)
PayPal Yes Yes Yes Yes variable (see "Limits") EUR 0.35 + 3.4%
Credit/Debit Cards (Moneybookers) Yes Yes Yes No variable (see "Limits") EUR 0.39 + 3.5%
NETELLER Yes Yes Yes No unlimited 3.5%
SOFORTbanking / Sofortüberweisung No Yes No No variable (see "Limits") 2.5% (min. EUR 0.25)
UKash Yes Yes Yes No 500 EUR/day 15%
paysafecard Yes Yes Yes Yes 200 EUR/day 20%

Then you need to enter an order to sell your money (e.g. USD) for SLL (=Linden Dolars), e.g. on the "Exchange USD/SLL" page. Next, buy BTC on the "Exchange BTC/SLL" page. Depending on the type of order (Market or Limit), this will convert the Linden Dollars to BTC immediately or at some later time[2].

Finally use the "Withdraw" page to send the BTC to a Bitcoin address. You can also use VirWoX as a eWallet and keep your BTC there for later use.

How to sell bitcoins

After your have opened[3] an account, go to the "Deposit" page, scroll down to the "Bitcoin" section and click on the "Create my Bitcoin address" button. This will create a unique bitcoin address associated with your account. You then send the bitcoins you wish to sell to this address. As soon as the bitcoin network has confirmed the payment (5 blocks), the bitcoins are booked to your account, and an email is sent to you.

For Linden Dollars

To exchange bitcoins to Linden Dollars, go to the page "Exchange BTC/SLL", and enter an order to sell your bitcoins. Depending on your order (Market or Limit), this will be executed instantly or at some later time. You may then withdraw the Linden Dollars to your Second Life avatar or continue as described below.

For other currencies (USD, EUR, etc.)

Technically, VirWoX only supports to sell BTC for Linden Dollars. However, you can first do that (as described above) and then buy some real-world cash for your Linden Dollars. It is not necessary to open a Second Life account to do this. Just go to the corresponding exchange page (e.g. USD/SLL for USD, EUR/SLL for EUR), and buy the real-world currency for the Linden Dollars. Then proceed to the "withdraw" page and send the money using one of the supported withdrawal methods:

Withdrawal Method USD EUR GBP CHF Delay Limit Fees
Bank Wire Yes Yes Yes Yes 2-3 days unlimited 1 EUR (if from EU in EUR)
PayPal Yes Yes Yes Yes instant 2500 EUR/day 1 EUR/USD/GBP/CHF
Skrill/Moneybookers Yes Yes Yes No instant 2500 EUR/day 1 EUR/USD/GBP/CHF
NETELLER Yes Yes Yes No instant 2500 EUR/day 1 EUR/USD/GBP/CHF

Fees

VirWoX charges 50 SLL (currently about $0.20) plus 2.9% for BTC/SLL market orders. The fee for limit orders depends on the previous trading volume of the account, and varies between 0.78% and 3.9%[4].

VirWoX charges 0.01 BTC for BTC withdrawals. Deposits in BTC are free.

Limits and Restrictions

Because of the risks involved, VirWoX restricts deposits via PayPal and Moneybookers (i.e. Credit/Debit Cards) depending on the age of the account. As of May 26, 2013, there are the following limit tiers:

PayPal/Moneybookers Limit Tier Per 24 hours Per 30 days
0 - Upon Registration 60 EUR 180 EUR
1 - After 10 Days 100 EUR 500 EUR
2 - After 60 Days 200 EUR 2,000 EUR
3 - After 90 Days 300 EUR 3,000 EUR
4 - By Request Only 8,000 EUR 80,000 EUR

For security reasons some bitcoin withdrawals (in particular of new accounts) are subject to a delay and manual review. Specifically, the first withdrawal of bitcoins paid for using PayPal, NETELLER, or credit card is delayed by 48 hours.

See Also

External Links

References

  1. ↑ VirWoX user registration
  2. ↑ In case of a limit order, you will receive an email when the order is completely filled.
  3. ↑ VirWoX user registration
  4. ↑ VirWoX Fees
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