I'm new, saying hello - and want to play....

[c33fax]

Hello,

Well just downloaded my PC based Bitcoin Wallet -  it took pretty much 24 hours to sync with the network - it seemed never ending.

My Wallet ID is:-
1E1QES4JZYCdnuQeuoDd7hrXTgSXM1FQ4r

Would it be possible for someone to send a fraction of a bitcoin to it, and I'll send it straight back...

just for testing purposes,

Thanks, hope this post doesn't violate any rules.

[ravagetheearth]

I could do this for you later on today

[Dissi_nl]

Congratulations, welcome to the community!

[kikosanchez182]

Why did it take so long?  Seems the most frustrating part with btc.

[zomby2d]

You might want to try this site to earn a few micro bitcoins. Will show you that your wallet is working.

http://www.bitvisitor.com/?ref=1NZxL4W6P8dEWbTgMzh6z1En1s8nX2GU4n

[Emomorfar]

Welcome!

[zomby2d]

Why did it take so long?  Seems the most frustrating part with btc.

Your client needs to download the entire blockchain which is a log of every transaction that ever happened on the bitcoin network. This is how it's kept secure, by having everyone hosting the entire transaction log.

[Tobius]

Hiya, welcome to the magical world of cryptocurrency!