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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 [http://coinbase.com/ Coinbase] | * Get started buying bitcoins at [http://coinbase.com/?r=514b6eb6a18f2fdde50000db&utm_campaign=user-referral&src=referral-link Coinbase] | ||
* Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: [https://trybtc.com TryBTC] | * Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: [https://trybtc.com TryBTC] | ||
* If you have old electronics (iPhones, iPads, Androids, etc), you can trade them in for bitcoin at [http://glyde.com/ Glyde] or [https://www.mintspare.com/ Mintspare]. | * If you have old electronics (iPhones, iPads, Androids, etc), you can trade them in for bitcoin at [http://glyde.com/ Glyde] or [https://www.mintspare.com/ Mintspare]. | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 11 April 2014
Here is a generic Getting Started guide.
- Get started buying bitcoins at Coinbase
- Get free bitcoins and learn to use them in 5 minutes: TryBTC
- If you have old electronics (iPhones, iPads, Androids, etc), you can trade them in for bitcoin at Glyde or Mintspare.
- 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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