BLOCKCHAIN account- Newbie - how to get one?

[o_e_l_e_o]

Honestly, this is sounding more and more like a scam. However...

SO...how can I get this P2PKH 'address'

• Open Electrum
• If you cannot see a tab called "Console", then click View -> Show Console
• Click on the Console tab
• Paste the following code:

Code:

make_seed(seed_type="standard")

• Write down the 12 words you are given on a piece of paper
• Click on File -> New/Restore
• Choose a new wallet name and click "Next"
• Select "Standard wallet" and click "Next"
• Select "I already have a seed" and click "Next"
• Enter the 12 words you just wrote down and click "Next"
• Choose a password if you want and click "Next"

This wallet will contain legacy addresses which start with "1".

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[RobbyN789]

send 0.0001 btc  to this address


1JdC6Xg3ajT3rge3FgPNSYYFpmf53Vbtje


this is an old legacy address on blockchain.com wallet  have had it for 9-10 years

HI, i went back and i just inserted this , 1jd, line and the 'greyed out' withdraw button - does work now. ( initially i copied/pasted then entire http etc which you had written down )

SO -i havent used it, BUT, its good to know that getting somewhere - that  the '1jd' etc  works.

SO.....What does that mean?  How can I get a line like that?     ( and to run before i can walk - if i do get a line like that - and they send me the money how can i then convert this to cash ( FIAT ) ( at least tell me it's do-able..a few 'fees' perhaps but that i can...at least expect to get it back into cash?  )

[RobbyN789]

Honestly, this is sounding more and more like a scam. However...

SO...how can I get this P2PKH 'address'

• Open Electrum
• If you cannot see a tab called "Console", then click View -> Show Console
• Click on the Console tab
• Paste the following code:

Code:

make_seed(seed_type="standard")

• Write down the 12 words you are given on a piece of paper
• Click on File -> New/Restore
• Choose a new wallet name and click "Next"
• Select "Standard wallet" and click "Next"
• Select "I already have a seed" and click "Next"
• Enter the 12 words you just wrote down and click "Next"
• Choose a password if you want and click "Next"

This wallet will contain legacy addresses which start with "1".

I have this Electrum, and i open Console, was about to paste the words you told me to, but big warning letters, DO NOT PASTE etc..  , I tell you - i am hating all this nonesense really really am.

I have complained about the casino not allowing me to withdraw via the method i initially deposited, mastercard, of course little good this will do,  i am very annoyed that im having to delve into this to be honest murky World of bitcoin truth be told - to a newbie - thats what it feels like.  

So, a second ago i was quite happy that, that previous line from Philipma worked..well it was 'accepted' as though would work.  And now, your telling me all this Electrum - dont paste warnings now getting puts me off..because i dont know what im doing.

Close to giving up, its a few hundred quid, but its annoying to lose / complain to the gambling comission or something i suppose. Still bloody annoying though.


OELEO  - Youve told me to paste those words....warning comes up.......is there no other way?  How can i simply get a 'code of words' like Philma had -  thats all i want.

[o_e_l_e_o]

If you want to use Electrum to generate a legacy wallet, then this is the way to do that. You can see in the Electrum code here that what I have given you will "Create a seed", and that seed will be standard (i.e. legacy) as opposed to segwit. You can also Google the command "make_seed" to confirm that this is all that it will do. It will spit out a 12 word seed phrase, and the rest of my instructions will show you how to create a new wallet using that 12 word seed phrase, which will be filled with legacy addresses starting with "1".

Wasabi does not support legacy addresses at all, so if you don't want to use Electrum to do this, then you will need to download a different piece of wallet software.

[RobbyN789]

If you want to use Electrum to generate a legacy wallet, then this is the way to do that. You can see in the Electrum code here that what I have given you will "Create a seed", and that seed will be standard (i.e. legacy) as opposed to segwit. You can also Google the command "make_seed" to confirm that this is all that it will do. It will spit out a 12 word seed phrase, and the rest of my instructions will show you how to create a new wallet using that 12 word seed phrase, which will be filled with legacy addresses starting with "1".

Wasabi does not support legacy addresses at all, so if you don't want to use Electrum to do this, then you will need to download a different piece of wallet software.

Ok, although i have no idea what you are meaning re 'segwit' let alone 'legacy' etc etc   - i understand that the previously 'recommended' wallet to download, Wasabi, was not the one for me. A shame, as i looked that all up, and actually seemed..simple.

SO - i now to have to look up this Electrum, which i have, and has more 'options' including this worrying 'seed thang' where i get the 'warning notice' ( just what a newbie wants to see read! )


I have just complained again to the 'casino' - they just rejected another withdrawal ( tried again to mastercard, smaller amount etc- thought that might go through ).


I will look at this option then, and do this, 'seed' thang ( ffs! yes im peeved off with the whole thing! ) . 


I take it...IF...IF...it works, and IF ..IF  i get any monies via bitcoin....it goes into this Electrum thang...and....then i can forget the casino...done their part..and i can then 'mess about' trying to get it coverted to FIAT or whatever.     That right?  no need for explination at this point, albeit thanks for the replies and time taken.

[o_e_l_e_o]

Ok, although i have no idea what you are meaning re 'segwit' let alone 'legacy' etc etc

Segwit addresses begin with "bc1". You say the withdraw button is not clickable when you enter a segwit address.
Legacy addresses begin with "1". You say the withdraw button is indeed clickable when you enter a legacy address.

Some poorly set up websites only accept legacy addresses, so this seems to be the problem here. The instruction I gave you will let you set up a legacy wallet in Electrum. The "seed thing" is known as a seed phrase, and is a very common part of bitcoin wallets. By writing down the 12 words you are backing up your wallet, and the same 12 words can be used to recover your wallet in the future.

I take it...IF...IF...it works, and IF ..IF  i get any monies via bitcoin....it goes into this Electrum thang...and....then i can forget the casino...done their part..and i can then 'mess about' trying to get it coverted to FIAT or whatever.     That right?  no need for explination at this point, albeit thanks for the replies and time taken.

Yes. There are many ways you can trade bitcoin in your wallet in to a fiat currency of your choice.

[RobbyN789]

Ok thanks for that.

Ok, i will do as you previously told me, to copy/paste that seed.

It does come up, under console,

DO NOT PASTE SEED HERE YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND...COULD LEAD TO COINS LOST...

Well...my issue is I HAVENT A ....CLUE!...so...yes....i dont understand.

But..i will proceed then. 

Carryón with what you have said to do.   

( and then simple get the line of code which is generated ( right ? ) and add to the casino withdraw ..which...if works...i then wait for them to give me my money in bits......


and thats it.  I CANT LOSE the coins?  so long as i have the password and the 12 words saved....

( i see it says, in Electrum, 'create new wallet, each time i go in.  Im ignoring that. Just literally open up electurm, console, ignore the scary warning, enter seed line you mentioned.  )

( 2nd Jan 2023 - i have no intention of wasting my year doing this..so ..thats it... try this..and leave the forum alone!!!! )

[RobbyN789]

Honestly, this is sounding more and more like a scam. However...

SO...how can I get this P2PKH 'address'

• Open Electrum
• If you cannot see a tab called "Console", then click View -> Show Console
• Click on the Console tab
• Paste the following code:

Code:

make_seed(seed_type="standard")

• Write down the 12 words you are given on a piece of paper
• Click on File -> New/Restore
• Choose a new wallet name and click "Next"
• Select "Standard wallet" and click "Next"
• Select "I already have a seed" and click "Next"
• Enter the 12 words you just wrote down and click "Next"
• Choose a password if you want and click "Next"

This wallet will contain legacy addresses which start with "1".

I have just followed these instructions...easy enough..thanks..BUT....now what? you left off...where does the address i need come up...im just left with an open wallet? DO I NOW GO TO 'RECEIVE' AND in this wallet ( i click  recreate request?   theres an amouint there...but ignoring that...? do i just generate that address then? and then copy and paste it?  DO I NEED TO add amount AND WHAT ABOUT EXPIRES?   whats all that about? 

( sigh! )  So- expires..shall i have it a week?  does it matter...say..the casino takes a week to send me the money....what happens?   what about keeping it so it never expires?

Note, i was going to try to withdraw one amount and if that works i would download a final amount..only few hundred as i say...but ..that ok?  i take it..need another line of address for that?  ( but would setup a 'new wallet' using same idea - that 'seed' you mentioned..ok to use that again?   walk before run here...just get 1 withdraw done.... SO, expires?  will i LOSE ANY BITS if it expires? or once in my wallet its there for good?

[Stalker22]

i have no intention of wasting my year doing this..so ..thats it... try this..and leave the forum alone!!!!

Initially, you asked about the Blockchain.com web wallet... It is worth noting that web wallets, such as Blockchain.com, are not the most secure way to access your bitcoins. This is because it is possible to accidentally end up on a fake website (called a phishing site) and lose your funds if you're not careful. However, if you still want to try a web wallet, you might consider Bitamp Wallet as an alternative. Bitamp is a user-friendly, open-source Bitcoin wallet that operates on the client-side and supports both legacy and newer addresses. You can find more information about Bitamp at the following link: https://www.bitamp.com/ or in their ANN thread.

While desktop wallets like Electrum are generally considered to be a more secure option, it sounds like using one may not be feasible for you at this time. In this case, a web wallet could be a good alternative for your needs. With a web wallet, you can easily generate a legacy address to receive funds from the casino and then transfer them to an exchange with just a few clicks.


Edit:
It looks like you have been able to get the Electrum wallet set up and running. If you want to receive funds, you can go to the Receive Tab and create a new Request. When prompted, make sure to select "Address" rather than "URI" in the options provided. Once you have done that, you should see your BTC address displayed in the window on the right. This address will start with "1" and can be used to receive funds.

[NeuroticFish]

I have just followed these instructions...easy enough..thanks..BUT....now what? you left off...where does the address i need come up...im just left with an open wallet? DO I NOW GO TO 'RECEIVE' AND in this wallet ( i click  recreate request?   theres an amouint there...but ignoring that...? do i just generate that address then? and then copy and paste it?  DO I NEED TO add amount AND WHAT ABOUT EXPIRES?   whats all that about?  

( sigh! )  So- expires..shall i have it a week?  does it matter...say..the casino takes a week to send me the money....what happens?   what about keeping it so it never expires?

Note, i was going to try to withdraw one amount and if that works i would download a final amount..only few hundred as i say...but ..that ok?  i take it..need another line of address for that?  ( but would setup a 'new wallet' using same idea - that 'seed' you mentioned..ok to use that again?   walk before run here...just get 1 withdraw done.... SO, expires?  will i LOSE ANY BITS if it expires? or once in my wallet its there for good?

Easier: Do View->Show Addresses
Go to Addresses tab
Copy (CTRL-C) the first address from there and you're good. (it starts with 1, right?)

PS. In the "receive" area it's not the address that's expiring, it's the "request", and that doesn't matter much. However, working with the addresses tab can be easier for your peace of mind.

[RobbyN789]

getting somewhere....again.... i have no intention of dragging this out now...doing my head in!

Well, as per previous, Electron, used that 'seed' ( despite the scary warning ) , and it works as in...it goes into the withdraw on casino...and lets me press the withdraw..i havent ..yet.

SO, my questions are ( same as previous email ),

The time limit, 7days - that ok?  what does that mean>?    just if casino doesnt honour it the seed wont work after 7days...doesnt mean i will lose anything IF i did get any monies withdrawn into it?

- I simply went into 'receive' pressed to generate..i have that..copy and pasted....thats it?

- and IF i want to withdraw again  ( i just use the seed like before, new wallet, receive, get the address line, insert, withdraw..and  in my Electon wallet i will have ..2 lots of...around 350 euro ( in bits ).


Yes? please say yes.  Missing anything?

I have just followed these instructions...easy enough..thanks..BUT....now what? you left off...where does the address i need come up...im just left with an open wallet? DO I NOW GO TO 'RECEIVE' AND in this wallet ( i click  recreate request?   theres an amouint there...but ignoring that...? do i just generate that address then? and then copy and paste it?  DO I NEED TO add amount AND WHAT ABOUT EXPIRES?   whats all that about?  

( sigh! )  So- expires..shall i have it a week?  does it matter...say..the casino takes a week to send me the money....what happens?   what about keeping it so it never expires?

Note, i was going to try to withdraw one amount and if that works i would download a final amount..only few hundred as i say...but ..that ok?  i take it..need another line of address for that?  ( but would setup a 'new wallet' using same idea - that 'seed' you mentioned..ok to use that again?   walk before run here...just get 1 withdraw done.... SO, expires?  will i LOSE ANY BITS if it expires? or once in my wallet its there for good?

Easier: Do View->Show Addresses
Go to Addresses tab
Copy (CTRL-C) the first address from there and you're good. (it starts with 1, right?)

PS. In the "receive" area it's not the address that's expiring, it's the "request", and that doesn't matter much. However, working with the addresses tab can be easier for your peace of mind.

I feel like im going to go ...... !!!

SO - Neurotic.....i went into 'view' and what comes up is a LOAD of 'receiving' ( green colour ) and a few 'yellow' colours. What the...is that!!!!!

SO... TOTALLY CONFUSED.

What are they? i am now worried...i give the dodgy casino a address..which is useless so even if they were geninue...id still not get the monies!!

-  HERES what i was going to do.    Please just tell me, its right.

- I have ( already ) pressed, Receive ( following on from previous instructions from previous email ) , and an addreess comes up, as mentioned 7days...thanks for explaining that....i didnt put the amount in.  That ok>?      SO....i will take this address and give it too casino site ( which as mentioned i tried..and works...in that seems ok...but havent pressed the actual withdraw button ).

THATS IT.  yes? Ignore all those green and yellows addresses! in the View TAB.

[NeuroticFish]

SO - Neurotic.....i went into 'view' and what comes up is a LOAD of 'receiving' ( green colour ) and a few 'yellow' colours. What the...is that!!!!!

SO... TOTALLY CONFUSED.

What are they? i am now worried...i give the dodgy casino a address..which is useless so even if they were geninue...id still not get the monies!!

-  HERES what i was going to do.    Please just tell me, its right.

- I have ( already ) pressed, Receive ( following on from previous instructions from previous email ) , and an addreess comes up, as mentioned 7days...thanks for explaining that....i didnt put the amount in.  That ok>?      SO....i will take this address and give it too casino site ( which as mentioned i tried..and works...in that seems ok...but havent pressed the actual withdraw button ).

THATS IT.  yes? Ignore all those green and yellows addresses! in the View TAB.

All those addresses are yours, don't worry. Get the first green one and you're OK.
Or get the one from the Receive tab and you're most probably OK with that too (that address too is most probably in that big list)

[Stalker22]

I feel like im going to go ...... !!!

SO - Neurotic.....i went into 'view' and what comes up is a LOAD of 'receiving' ( green colour ) and a few 'yellow' colours. What the...is that!!!!!

SO... TOTALLY CONFUSED.

What are they? i am now worried...i give the dodgy casino a address..which is useless so even if they were geninue...id still not get the monies!!

There is no need to worry or feel unsure about this process. We are here to guide you through it step by step, so just take a deep breath and be patient. We will help you through it.

The bunch of green (and orange) addresses you see in the Address tab of your wallet are all your addresses. You can use any of them to receive funds.

-  HERES what i was going to do.    Please just tell me, its right.

- I have ( already ) pressed, Receive ( following on from previous instructions from previous email ) , and an addreess comes up, as mentioned 7days...thanks for explaining that....i didnt put the amount in.  That ok>?      SO....i will take this address and give it too casino site ( which as mentioned i tried..and works...in that seems ok...but havent pressed the actual withdraw button ).

THATS IT.  yes? Ignore all those green and yellows addresses! in the View TAB.

Yes, that should be fine. Double check that the address shown in the Receive tab of your wallet is identical to the one you pasted in the casino (visually check at least the last few digits). It is a good idea to start by withdrawing the smallest possible amount to ensure that everything is working correctly.

[RobbyN789]

Right! WILL DO.



Going in - wish me luck!

There... sent it...went through...waiting...could be a half days wait or 5min..till its 'rejected'!! who knows)

I looking forward to my bitcoins!!! ( IF it works....see how stuipt i am..i actually think im going to get it!!...if it works..i will make a final request...i only withdraw couple hundred..still have 150euro left in there....so....i will do the exact same process...generate a new seed..just..click the button....simple as that...and in my wallet i will have  2 lots of bitcoins amounting to around 350 euro. Right? )

( Wont keep bugging the forum, sorry for the emails...and the metrobank..they advising me to try some Weinsteinbank?? looked it up etc...i dunno...2023..stay away from casinos right!! wakeup call!! )

[Stalker22]

Right! WILL DO.



Going in - wish me luck!

There... sent it...went through...waiting...could be a half days wait or 5min..till its 'rejected'!! who knows)

I looking forward to my bitcoins!!! ( IF it works....see how stuipt i am..i actually think im going to get it!!...if it works..i will make a final request...i only withdraw couple hundred..still have 150euro left in there....so....i will do the exact same process...generate a new seed..just..click the button....simple as that...and in my wallet i will have  2 lots of bitcoins amounting to around 350 euro. Right? )

( Wont keep bugging the forum, sorry for the emails...and the metrobank..they advising me to try some Weinsteinbank?? looked it up etc...i dunno...2023..stay away from casinos right!! wakeup call!! )

You do not need to generate a new seed for a new transaction. It is perfectly fine to create a new withdrawal to the same BTC address again. All addresses from your wallet are reusable.

[philipma1957]

Right! WILL DO.



Going in - wish me luck!

There... sent it...went through...waiting...could be a half days wait or 5min..till its 'rejected'!! who knows)

I looking forward to my bitcoins!!! ( IF it works....see how stuipt i am..i actually think im going to get it!!...if it works..i will make a final request...i only withdraw couple hundred..still have 150euro left in there....so....i will do the exact same process...generate a new seed..just..click the button....simple as that...and in my wallet i will have  2 lots of bitcoins amounting to around 350 euro. Right? )

( Wont keep bugging the forum, sorry for the emails...and the metrobank..they advising me to try some Weinsteinbank?? looked it up etc...i dunno...2023..stay away from casinos right!! wakeup call!! )

You do not need to generate a new seed for a new transaction. It is perfectly fine to create a new withdrawal to the same BTC address again. All addresses from your wallet are reusable.

yeah take a look at my old address it has hundreds of ins and outs.

its nerve wracking to learn this all.

may I suggest do not use casinos for a while.

read different posts feel free to ask questions.

many of us will try to answer.

I gave you a merit for two reasons. persistence and politeness.

thank you for that.

[RobbyN789]

THANKS once again for the replies.

Still waiting - not crossing any fingers here.

But - ok -so i wont bug you again, but you say i can use the SAME address - which i just generated for this first withdrawal...i simply copy paste the same one...when i want to withdraw the 2nd ( final ) amount. As mentioned, split it basically in have my withdrawal.

SO - thats ok do use the same address.  Thank you in advance for any replies.

( if monies come in, i will have to look at transferring ..but ill be happier with that process as at least i dont have to rely on casinos...and they cannot claw it back right? or ..an error and it 'disappears' from my wallet )



Right leave you in peace, thanks once again for your help.

[philipma1957]

THANKS once again for the replies.

Still waiting - not crossing any fingers here.

But - ok -so i wont bug you again, but you say i can use the SAME address - which i just generated for this first withdrawal...i simply copy paste the same one...when i want to withdraw the 2nd ( final ) amount. As mentioned, split it basically in have my withdrawal.

SO - thats ok do use the same address.  Thank you in advance for any replies.

( if monies come in, i will have to look at transferring ..but ill be happier with that process as at least i dont have to rely on casinos...and they cannot claw it back right? or ..an error and it 'disappears' from my wallet )



Right leave you in peace, thanks once again for your help.

if it gets into the wallet it needs a confirm.

for all intents and purposes once it gets a confirm it will stay in the wallet.

good luck and happy new years.

[o_e_l_e_o]

so....i will do the exact same process...generate a new seed..just..click the button....simple as that...and in my wallet i will have  2 lots of bitcoins amounting to around 350 euro. Right? )

You can use the same address again, or you can you use a different address from the same wallet. It makes no difference in the long run. You do not need to go through the process I gave above of generating a set of seed words a second time.

but ill be happier with that process as at least i dont have to rely on casinos...and they cannot claw it back right? or ..an error and it 'disappears' from my wallet

They cannot claw it back. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. Once it is in you wallet, it will stay there until you send it somewhere else (provided your computer is not hacked or anything like that). Make sure the 12 words you wrote down are kept safe and offline, and never share them with anyone since you can use them to gain access to your wallet.

Looking at the current state of the network, your transaction should be confirmed by now and your coins should be in your wallet.

[RobbyN789]

Reedited  yes my Bitcoin addresses appear in that way but no..begins with bc  .  Now I did do it the way shown..create seed and as mentioned before it worked allowing me to withdraw..still actually waiting but won't go into all that again  .  But,I am going to request another withdrawal so....my question is...I used same address bc...but didn't work. That's definitely my error...do..I'm not sure..do I go through the same seed creation process again?....I know others have said I can use those addresses..as mentioned don't work in the withdrawal
 I will check later today.   Still very conscious that the first seed I created  is expiring in 1day...and yet haven't received anything too it.  Aware if what others have said though.