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Other => Beginners & Help => Topic started by: jnf on July 22, 2014, 09:49:52 PM



Title: i need help
Post by: jnf on July 22, 2014, 09:49:52 PM
how do you get bitcoins and how do you know you got them


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: BitCoinDream on July 22, 2014, 09:51:54 PM
how do you get bitcoins and how do you know you got them

Question: how do you get bitcoins ?

Counter-Question: how do u earn money ?


Question: how do you know you got them ?

Counter-Question: how do you know you got money to your bank account ?


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: TRex95 on July 22, 2014, 09:59:24 PM
You know that you received bitcoin when you can see that a TX is confirmed on the block chain


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: pedrog on July 22, 2014, 10:15:21 PM
Start here: https://bitcoin.org/en/getting-started

You don't need to buy your bitcoins, you can earn them.


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: Fiora on July 22, 2014, 11:48:30 PM
I always get mine from selling stuff. outside from the obvious of buying it at localbitcoins.com.


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: SRG on July 23, 2014, 12:02:56 AM
I like paid to click sites such as bitcoinget.  They used to pay a lot more, but you can still get a little starter stake for watching videos and such.

Good Luck!


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: btcguys on July 23, 2014, 02:11:37 AM
you can exchange fiat currency for bitcoins using exchanges. transactions confirmations can be checked on blockchain.info. 6 confirmations are required by most to verify any transactions. I suggest you read how to create secure wallet etc before buying, earning or exchanging bitcoins.

I recommend:
1. installing and running full scan by internet security software such as bit defender or kaspersky
2. creating encrypted wallet and then storing it offline and not on internet connected pc
3. creating offline paper wallet which should be encrypted as well
4. reading about "stolen bitcoins" to avoid same scams etc


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: mcculum0010 on July 23, 2014, 03:06:14 AM
how do you get bitcoins and how do you know you got them

You can buy, sell services and goods, trade or mine bitcoins. Go to blockchain.info type blockchain.info/address/put_your_bitcoin_address_here you will see when someone send you bitcoins or just open your wallet.


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: michietn94 on July 23, 2014, 03:17:17 AM
got them  with claim from a few of support earn btc site ,
and ur question about "how do you kno you get 'em :
u must have wallet first


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: Testing123 on July 23, 2014, 04:38:59 PM
how do you get bitcoins and how do you know you got them

Question: how do you get bitcoins ?

Counter-Question: how do u earn money ?


Question: how do you know you got them ?

Counter-Question: how do you know you got money to your bank account ?

Very well said. :D

OP, you can earn bitcoin pretty much like you earn USD.
You can get a job, you can sell your products and your services, you can offer some kind of shows and performances, you can beg (please don't do it here!), you can scam (please don't do it ever!!), etc.


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: BitCoinDream on July 23, 2014, 08:49:13 PM
how do you get bitcoins and how do you know you got them

Question: how do you get bitcoins ?

Counter-Question: how do u earn money ?


Question: how do you know you got them ?

Counter-Question: how do you know you got money to your bank account ?

Very well said. :D

OP, you can earn bitcoin pretty much like you earn USD.
You can get a job, you can sell your products and your services, you can offer some kind of shows and performances, you can beg (please don't do it here!), you can scam (please don't do it ever!!), etc.

Everything u have done with your online fiat deposit, can be done with bitcoin... SIMPLE !!!


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: Benjig on July 23, 2014, 10:07:47 PM
you should buy bitcoins, any other method is more difficult, free faucets are time worthless and mining is expensive.


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: mrhelpful on July 23, 2014, 11:28:09 PM
you should buy bitcoins, any other method is more difficult, free faucets are time worthless and mining is expensive.

which leaves to what? lol. so your saying getting a job and then buying btc is the best way? omg the truth hurts  :P


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: nottm28 on July 23, 2014, 11:34:46 PM
you should buy bitcoins, any other method is more difficult, free faucets are time worthless and mining is expensive.

which leaves to what? lol. so your saying getting a job and then buying btc is the best way? omg the truth hurts  :P

yeah - is the only thing I can say here...


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: m1rr0rm3 on July 24, 2014, 12:00:10 AM
Since no one has really been helpful, here are the answers:

1.   Get a Bitcoin wallet that works on your computer.
      a. Go to https://bitcoin.org (https://bitcoin.org) and get a wallet at https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet  (https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet)
          1. BitcoinCore is good - must have a lot of disk space (over 20 free gb  and growing).
          2. MultiBit is better - If you do not wish to maintain the Blockchain on your computer get this.
          3. - 5.  I do not have experience with.

2.  You mine Bitcoin.  How do you do that?  You spend a lot of money on an ASIC server or an ANT miner that fits on your desk.
      a. Where do I get a Bitcoin miner?  go to Ebay.com and type in Bitcoin.
      b. Are there any choices for Bitcoin mining setups?  Yes..Go to Google.com  type in Bitcoin Mining rigs / cross reference with YouTube.com
      c. Make a wise choice based upon what your pocket book can afford.

3. Buy/ Sell Bitcoin with / for cash a.k.a fiat currency.
     a. Go to https://coinbase.com (https://coinbase.com) / https://btc-e.com (https://btc-e.com) / https://bitbargain.co.uk (https://bitbargain.co.uk) / https://bittylicious.com (https://bittylicious.com) / https://www.bitstamp.net (https://www.bitstamp.net) and Buy / Sell your Bitcoin there.  (https://coinbase.com (https://coinbase.com)  is recommended)

4. Deposit your money in the bank.
     a. Find a Bitcoin friendly bank. I.E. Wells Fargo, Bank of America
     b. Open a bank account
     c. Deposit money from (Coinbase.com)
     
5. Do not abuse the system. 
6. Help out the network by running a node.
7. Save your Bitcoin / Invest your money / Spend your money - just not all in one place.  :-)


Title: Re: i need help
Post by: flyingcatt on July 24, 2014, 02:21:06 PM
Put your address in the blockchain.info site and you know it.