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Here is a generic [[Bitcoin_Newbie_Guide|Getting Started guide]].
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* Start by watching [http://weusecoins.com/ this 2 minute vid].
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* Get started buying bitcoins at [[Coinbase_(business)|Coinbase]], [[Bitstamp]] or [[Cubits]].
* 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]
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* Start by watching [http://weusecoins.com/ this 2 minute introduction video].
* Learn why it's objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better than as a means of exchange].
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* 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], or an objectively [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/305/what-are-the-perceived-advantages-of-bitcoin-as-a-means-of-exchange better means of exchange].
* Get a [[Clients|client]] and try it out yourself (you can get a bit of free money from [[Bitcoin Faucet|The Bitcoin Faucet]]).
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* Get a [[Clients|client]] and try it out yourself.
* Use online wallet if you trust them
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* Ask a question at [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ StackExchange] or [http://bitcointalk.org BitcoinTalk].
* [http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/ Ask questions]
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* [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?] (No, that's no longer possible.)
* [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.
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* Browse the [[FAQ]].
* [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])
 
* [[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])
  
 
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]].
 
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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==See Also==
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* [[Introduction|Bitcoin Introduction]]
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* [[Trade|Bitcoin Businesses]]
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* [[Trading bitcoins]]
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 25 April 2019

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 you should always search on additional community resources to see what other users are saying about the service.

If you're looking for how to get started with Bitcoin-Qt, this is the article you're looking for.

See Also