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Title: Hello from another n00b Post by: inwantof on September 09, 2013, 12:19:01 AM Hi,
I'm quite new to bitcoin but am now absolutely obsessed with it. My first time buying bitcoin involved meeting a stranger in a pub and giving him big wad of cash, which probably sounds quite stupid. He initiated a transaction from his smart phone to a wallet that I had set up previously. Over the next hour we observed the confirmations on blockchain and he kindly explained some points of confusion that I'd been having about bitcoin. I'm sure there are safer ways of buying bitcoins, but I don't regret this experience in the least. He was a massive enthusiast and it was great hearing about the social meetup aspect of bitcoin. Anyway, cool story bro, I'm sure. I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions. Thanks and hello. Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: fourier on September 09, 2013, 12:25:46 AM Welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: marketorder on September 09, 2013, 12:33:46 AM How long did it take for the Bitcoins to be credited to your wallet?
Hi, I'm quite new to bitcoin but am now absolutely obsessed with it. My first time buying bitcoin involved meeting a stranger in a pub and giving him big wad of cash, which probably sounds quite stupid. He initiated a transaction from his smart phone to a wallet that I had set up previously. Over the next hour we observed the confirmations on blockchain and he kindly explained some points of confusion that I'd been having about bitcoin. I'm sure there are safer ways of buying bitcoins, but I don't regret this experience in the least. He was a massive enthusiast and it was great hearing about the social meetup aspect of bitcoin. Anyway, cool story bro, I'm sure. I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions; I plan on travelling around the world using bitcoin as heavily as possible over fiat currencies. Thanks and hello. Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: monbux on September 09, 2013, 12:42:30 AM How long did it take for the Bitcoins to be credited to your wallet? Hi, I'm quite new to bitcoin but am now absolutely obsessed with it. My first time buying bitcoin involved meeting a stranger in a pub and giving him big wad of cash, which probably sounds quite stupid. He initiated a transaction from his smart phone to a wallet that I had set up previously. Over the next hour we observed the confirmations on blockchain and he kindly explained some points of confusion that I'd been having about bitcoin. I'm sure there are safer ways of buying bitcoins, but I don't regret this experience in the least. He was a massive enthusiast and it was great hearing about the social meetup aspect of bitcoin. Anyway, cool story bro, I'm sure. I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions; I plan on travelling around the world using bitcoin as heavily as possible over fiat currencies. Thanks and hello. It usually is instant as an unconfirmed transaction. And welcome to bitcointalk! Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: inwantof on September 09, 2013, 12:49:24 AM Upon transaction, the coins showed in my wallet almost immediately, and then 6 confirmations on the blockchain took about an hour. I guess that's about normal? I've since learnt important lessons about transaction fees i.e. pay them; someone sent me coins but forgot to include transaction fees and the same number of confirmations took about 8 hours.
Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: Truecoin on September 09, 2013, 04:03:19 AM Hello n00b and welcome!
Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: Anon135246 on September 09, 2013, 04:32:53 AM Hi, I'm quite new to bitcoin but am now absolutely obsessed with it. My first time buying bitcoin involved meeting a stranger in a pub and giving him big wad of cash, which probably sounds quite stupid. He initiated a transaction from his smart phone to a wallet that I had set up previously. Over the next hour we observed the confirmations on blockchain and he kindly explained some points of confusion that I'd been having about bitcoin. I'm sure there are safer ways of buying bitcoins, but I don't regret this experience in the least. He was a massive enthusiast and it was great hearing about the social meetup aspect of bitcoin. Anyway, cool story bro, I'm sure. I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions; I plan on travelling around the world using bitcoin as heavily as possible over fiat currencies. Thanks and hello. Lol, that sounds like something from a movie :P. Welcome to the forums! Check this topic out if you want to learn about earning free BTC! https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=290088.0 Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: bitcoindigi on September 10, 2013, 05:02:59 AM lol, nice story :D
welcome to the forum! Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: pokernet on September 10, 2013, 05:10:22 AM same here
welcome to you and me lol Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: robertde on September 10, 2013, 05:36:40 AM Welcome to the forum. New on here to and trying to learn more.
Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: sr_miner on September 10, 2013, 08:57:24 AM Cool story! ;D
Welcome and have fun here! ;) Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: antiycda on September 10, 2013, 09:28:45 AM Welcome here
Title: Re: Hello from another n00b Post by: jerelimZ on September 10, 2013, 09:36:00 AM I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions; Welcome abroad, your at the right place ;) |