Where should you start learning bitcoin as a beginner?

[yanxiaoyu5008]

I just contacted bitcoin soon, many terms are still learning stage, want to ask you from where to start learning better?

[Ghanshyam1996]

You should start with analysing the discussion and try to discuss with others through this site for your problems.

[yanxiaoyu5008]

  ;)Thank you for your advice. That's exactly what I'm doing

[mk4]

Contacted bitcoin? What? Bitcoin is decentralized, it doesn't have a sort of central authority.

Some must-reads:
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
A Beginner's Guide to Blockchain Technology

[DennisStoff]

I just contacted bitcoin soon, many terms are still learning stage, want to ask you from where to start learning better?

Just read the forum oftenly, and read the topics that make u interest. maybe you need to try faucet if you want.

[gunsandroazen]

I just contacted bitcoin soon, many terms are still learning stage, want to ask you from where to start learning better?

I'm putting together a crypto course for people like you. Would be awesome if you could take my survey (you'll get a special offer for my classes): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_UQYYS5tn0llMuHt0i7WAWFjyeiThYJ6w189b63OCJLESdg/viewform

[yanxiaoyu5008]

Contacted bitcoin? What? Bitcoin is decentralized, it doesn't have a sort of central authority.

Some must-reads:
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
A Beginner's Guide to Blockchain Technology

I mean, I'm just starting to understand bitcoin
But thanks for your help and articles, I'll read it well.

[The Dreamer]

yeah you should understand it well first, how to get bitcoin, where the marketplace, everything you need is exist on this forum.

[apvmoreira]

I've started with faucets and some airdrops to get to know the wallets, pools, etc.

Because it does not involve any risk, i think it's the best way to start with both and then join a market and try some trade.

ICOs and stuff, from my point of view are very risky for a beginner.

[p3rplexamous]

I send a bunch of resources to friends when they express interest, and ones I use myself.  I hope you can find some useful.

Reddit:
A multi reddit with some of the best subreddits revolving Bitcoin and crypto currencies - https://www.reddit.com/user/P3rplex/m/digitalcurrency/


Coursera: Princeton Universities Crypto Currency and Blockchain course.  Its free and has TONS of great videos.  Great place to start.
https://www.coursera.org/learn/cryptocurrency


Podcasts:
Unchained - My favorite and best produced - https://www.forbes.com/podcasts/unchained/

The Bitcoin Knowledge Podcast (Trace Mayer) - http://www.bitcoin.kn/

Adventures in Finance - https://www.realvision.com/free-stuff/podcasts/ - Not everything is on Bitcoin, but well produced

Lets Talk Bitcoin - https://letstalkbitcoin.com/ (this is more like a channel that has a bunch of different podcast producers shows on it.  Some are better than others)

The Investors Podcast, We Study Billionaires - https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/ (this one is not only about cryptocurrencies, but has some good episodes about them, like this one https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/episodes/bitcoin-mastermind-charlie-lee-tuur-demeester/ )

NPR’s RadioLab - Not only about cryptocurrencies but has a good episode about one of them - http://www.radiolab.org/story/ceremony/

NPR’s Planet Money - Not only about cryptocurrencies but has a good episode about one of them http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/06/29/484029238/episode-708-bitcoin-divided or http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2017/02/10/514577243/episode-753-blockchain-gang

Joe Rogan Podcast - Not only about cryptocurrencies but has a good episode about one of them
http://podbay.fm/show/360084272/e/1390877423?autostart=1
http://podbay.fm/show/360084272/e/1473292089?autostart=1


Youtube:
Kamal Glover - When Bitcoin is on the news, he grabs clips and posts online
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCry6pZNehIejCzPQjfvAaZA

1. This guy does a great job explaining all things crypto in an easy to digest way.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggNMXYug_4DYFWniw7EfjA

2. This young programmer does a pretty good job of diving into some topics and easy to understand.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYmtJBtLdtm2ov84ulV-yg

3. Andreas Antonopolus’s youtube channel, this guy is a well versed Bitcoin advocate that has a shit ton of talks about a variety of topics surrounding Bitcoin, and although the quality is not great, he does a good job of explaining it.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWCJCWOxBYSi5DhCieLOLQ

4.  This guy produces videos daily and since he is in England, they are up prior to you waking up.  Some higher level topics and news.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLnQ34ZBSjy2JQjeRudFEDw

[marky89]

I just contacted bitcoin soon, many terms are still learning stage, want to ask you from where to start learning better?

The best point-by-point introduction for newbies that I've found is the Getting started with Bitcoin tutorial.

One of the most important things to learn is choosing a proper wallet. If it's not listed here, then you should be wary of using it. Web wallets are inherently unsafe -- stay away from them.

Also, the Bitcoin/cryptocurrency space moves a mile a minute. Things are constantly changing. You should keep tabs on current events here:

Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Discussion
Reddit

Welcome and good luck!

[yanxiaoyu5008]

I just contacted bitcoin soon, many terms are still learning stage, want to ask you from where to start learning better?

The best point-by-point introduction for newbies that I've found is the Getting started with Bitcoin tutorial.

One of the most important things to learn is choosing a proper wallet. If it's not listed here, then you should be wary of using it. Web wallets are inherently unsafe -- stay away from them.

Also, the Bitcoin/cryptocurrency space moves a mile a minute. Things are constantly changing. You should keep tabs on current events here:

Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Discussion
Reddit

Welcome and good luck!

Thank u very much, I will read it carefully.

[Espidi]

I just contacted bitcoin soon, many terms are still learning stage, want to ask you from where to start learning better?

you can learn to get bitcoin from faucet first, understand it little by little, and keep reading this forum.

[yanxiaoyu5008]

I've started with faucets and some airdrops to get to know the wallets, pools, etc.

Because it does not involve any risk, i think it's the best way to start with both and then join a market and try some trade.

ICOs and stuff, from my point of view are very risky for a beginner.

I agree with your practice and I will learn from you

[ruletheworld]

I just contacted bitcoin soon, many terms are still learning stage, want to ask you from where to start learning better?

This is a great beginner's resource: http://lopp.net/bitcoin.html
Good luck!

[leojust]

I just contacted bitcoin soon, many terms are still learning stage, want to ask you from where to start learning better?

Before learning about Bitcoin you should first learn about the dangers of using Crypto Currencies.

I would suggest you learn about the following -

Wallets - How to secure them and back them up and set a pass-phrase
Security - Be aware of phishing sites, have Malwarbytes, Anti Virus, Spybot search and destroy and learn about key loggers
Scams - Visit sites like http://binaryscamwatchmonitor.com/ and www.badbitcoin.com to familiarize yourself with some methods scammers use
VPN - Use a VPN service so that no one can find your real IP
Offers or deals to turn Bitcoin into quick money  - If it seems to good to be true it probably is
Scam ICO's - There are thousands of them  - Learn how to spot them and read the ANN threads first before investing, if there is anything fishy about them most here will point it out.
Private keys - Learn what they are and why they are named private keys
Offline vs Online storage of Coins, learn the pros and the cons (Hot wallets vs Cold wallets)
Invest in a Encrypted thumb drive  -  I use Integral they are good it will erase the contents after 6 failed login attempts - Keep all of your passwords and backed up wallet.dat fles there
Never trust anyone on this forum or any other Crypto medium, especially if they initiate personal contact with you
Be aware of potential identity theft when providing exchanges with your personal information  - Check how big they are and how they are rated
Lastly remember Crypto has no morals or central authority, so if you lose money or are scammed it is because you allowed yourself to be put in that position and you will never recover lost funds.
 
Best of luck!

[yanxiaoyu5008]

Thanks a lot, they are just what I need

[4p0l4k4y]

This is the best location all over the internet to get familiar with bitcoins because most of the members here already are seasoned bitcoin earners. Just read and digest everything you read here.

[yanxiaoyu5008]

This is the best location all over the internet to get familiar with bitcoins because most of the members here already are seasoned bitcoin earners. Just read and digest everything you read here.

Thank u,I've really learned a lot here.

[BTCGOLD]

I started lear about bitcoin in this forum, i can really recommend you learning here but if it is too low for you try in other site like reddit or twitter. You can watch videos on YouTube too