Getting started - Bitcoin
Bitcoin is different than what you know and use every day. Before you start using Bitcoin, there are a few things that you need to know in order to use it securely and avoid common pitfalls.
Bitcoin for Individuals
There's no need to sign up, swipe your card, type a PIN, or sign anything. All you need to receive Bitcoin payments is to display the QR code in your Bitcoin wallet app and let the other party scan your mobile, or touch the two phones together (using NFC radio technology).
FAQ - Bitcoin
Bitcoin payments are easier to make than debit or credit card purchases, and can be received without a merchant account. Payments are made from a wallet application, either on your computer or smartphone, by entering the recipient's address, the …
Choose your wallet - Bitcoin
Get help finding a bitcoin wallet. Answer a few basic questions to create a list of wallets that might match your needs.
Some things you need to know - Bitcoin
If you're getting started with Bitcoin, there are a few things you should know. Bitcoin lets you exchange money and transact in a different way than you normally do. As such, you should take time to inform yourself before using Bitcoin for any serious transaction.
Bitcoin Core - Desktop - Windows - Choose your wallet - Bitcoin
Bitcoin Core is a full Bitcoin client and builds the backbone of the network. It offers high levels of security, privacy, and stability. However, it has fewer features and it takes a lot of space and memory.
How does Bitcoin work? - Bitcoin
As a new user, you can get started with Bitcoin without understanding the technical details. Once you've installed a Bitcoin wallet on your computer or mobile phone, it will generate your first Bitcoin address and you can create more whenever you need one.
Transactions — Bitcoin
Creating transactions is something most Bitcoin applications do. This section describes how to use Bitcoin Core’s RPC interface to create transactions with various attributes.
Securing your wallet - Bitcoin
Make regular backups. You need to backup your wallet on a regular basis to make sure that all recent Bitcoin change addresses and all new Bitcoin addresses you created are included in your backup. However, all applications will be soon using wallets that only need to be backed up once.
Running A Full Node - Bitcoin
Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to run it. Click Yes and the Bitcoin installer will start. It’s a typical Windows installer, and it will guide you through the decisions you need to make about where to install Bitcoin Core.