Hello guys I'm new to this. I found the bitcoin.org site (is it official?) to be a bit lacking for a beginner.
Bitcoins sounds like a revolutionary push for new currency, but I have a few questions before I actually go any further.
- I heard bitcoin was opensource, but what prevents me from giving myself 999 (or anyone else) bitcoins?
- How long does it take for me to download all the stuff in the software? It's been sitting at 1% for quite a while.
- Is there a list of businesses accepting bitcoin? What can I do with it?
Please mind my name, if you're a redditor, you'll know someone that goes by "I_RAPE_CATS". I thought it would be funny if I claimed this name before anyone else.
Anyway, thanks!
[Edit: What is mining? I heard I could make some money with my computer, how?]