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Bitcoin, but serious.
A subreddit for those serious about bitcoin! Less crazy, more awesome! Analysis welcomed/encouraged. We will try to keep the circle jerking to a minimum. Blogspam (etc) will probably be removed, but that's at mod discretion; since it's obviously a grey area. mod logs are public: https://modlog.github.io/#/BitcoinSerious
Hi all, I'm a reasonably young newcomer to Bitcoin (and Bitcoin in general) and I'm wondering if Circle's buy in/buy back feature is viable as buying/shorting infrastructure, or if I should switch to something like Coinbase to try to get into Bitcoin speculation. I've tried to find solid answers both in Bitcoin and elsewhere, but it seems like everyone is trying to get me to use Coinbase and buy in enough that they get the $10 in BTC referral reward. I saw one post about the superiority of Circle, but it seemed to me that over 50% of the commenters below hated Circle. I don't want to use a service I'm going to hate so I'm torn between the two wallets. Any help is much appreciated.
For those who used Circle for bitcoin, how long does it take before you can add funds?
I registered for Circle first thing this morning and added my debit card. However I cannot add funds because my card is "pending". It's been about 4 hours at this point. Does anyone know about how long it will take to update? Or is there a step I'm missing here? Thanks for any help!
Maybe you're here because you've received a tip on social media or from /FreeBits, or maybe you've just been hearing a lot recently about Bitcoin and are wondering what the big deal is? The following videos are a good starting point for understanding how bitcoin works and a little bit about its long term potential:
Bitcoins are valued at what market price people are willing to pay for them. Here is a useful site that shows how much various denominations of bitcoin are worth in different currencies. Alternatively you can just google "1 bitcoin in (your local currency)". You can buy or sell any amount of bitcoin (from as little as $1 worth) and there are several easy methods to purchase bitcoin with cash, credit card or bank account. Top recommendations include: US & Europe
Mining bitcoins can be a fun hobby but be aware that you will most likely operate at a loss. Newcomers are often advised to stay away from mining unless they are only interested in it as a hobby similar to folding at home. If you want to learn more about mining you can read more here. Still have mining questions? The friendly folks at /BitcoinMining would be happy to help you out.
Securing your bitcoins
With bitcoin you can be your own bank and personally secure your bitcoins or you can use trusted companies such as Coinbase and Circle which have secured wallets where they hold the bitcoins for you and provide insurance. Be sure to only deal with reputable companies, if you have any concerns about a company's trustworthiness just ask or check their consumer reviews and ratings. If you prefer to have direct control over your coins without having to use a trusted third party you can use personal wallets for desktops / laptops, android and iOS where you alone hold your private keys. Electrum, Mycelium and breadwallet are popular, but there are many options. Find a wallet that works best for you For increased security use Two Factor Authentication (2FA) everywhere it is offered, including email! (2FA requires a second confirmation code to access your account, usually from a text message or app, making it much harder for thieves to gain access). Google Authenticator and Authy are two great apps for handling 2FA.
Additional security systems such as Mycelium Entropy (for printing multi-signature paper wallets) and the Trezor Hardware Wallet are great ways to easily secure your coins. Or, you can opt to secure your bitcoin using cold storage. Note: Do not use brainwallets unless you are an expert, they are known to be vulnerable to theft unless set up correctly.
Tipping
Use ChangeTip.com (/changetip) for tipping people on Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, GitHub and more! (you can even use custom monikers to tailor your tip to the discussion or add a bit of humor).
You can read more about ChangeTip at their reddit wiki.
Go to /FreeBits to get a few bits to practice with and then tip them forward. Go to /BitTippers to play games and solve riddles to earn your bits. Don't forget your flair!
Bitcoin Units
One Bitcoin is quite large (hundreds of £/$/€) so people often deal in smaller units. There's lots of discussion about which unit is the most appropriate so you might see people using different ones until people agree:
Unit
Value
Info
mBitcoin / mBTC
1,000 in a bitcoin
SI unit for milli i.e. millilitre (ml) or millimeter (mm)
μBitcoin / μBTC
1,000,000 in a bitcoin
SI unit for micro i.e microlitre (μl) or micrometre (μm)
bits
1,000,000 in a bitcoin
Colloquial term with the same value as μBTC
Satoshi
100,000,000 in a bitcoin
The smallest unit of bitcoin, named after the inventor
For example, assuming an exchange rate of $500 for one Bitcoin, a $10 meal would equal:
0.02 BTC
20 mBTC
20,000 bits or μBTC
Assuming the worth of bitcoin continues to increase, it will become easier to work at these lower divisions in day to day life. Still have questions? The friendly folks at /BitcoinBeginners would be happy to help you out. If you decide to post a question in /Bitcoin, please use the search bar to see if it has been answered before and remember to follow the community rules outlined on the sidebar to receive a better response. The mods are busy helping manage our community so please do not message them unless you notice problems with the functionality of the subreddit. Welcome to the Bitcoin community and the new decentralized economy!
Maybe you're here because you've received a tip on social media, or maybe you've just been hearing a lot recently about Bitcoin and are wondering what the big deal is? The following videos are a good starting point for understanding how bitcoin works and a little bit about its long term potential:
Bitcoins are valued at what market price people are willing to pay for them. Here are a couple useful sites 1 and 2 that shows how much various denominations of bitcoin are worth in different currencies. Alternatively you can just google "1 bitcoin in (your local currency)". You can buy or sell any amount of bitcoin (from as little as $1 worth) and there are several easy methods to purchase bitcoin with cash, credit card or bank account. Some recommendations include: US & Europe
Always do your own personal due diligence on the validity of an exchange and check the URL prior to sending them money or entering login credentials. Phishing sites are not uncommon. Use this checklist if you aren't sure which exchange to choose.
Where can I spend Bitcoins?
A comprehensive list can be found at TheBitcoinPage.com but some of the key ones are below:
Coinmap and AirBitz are helpful to find local businesses accepting bitcoins. UK residents can find a comprehensive directory of shops, pubs, websites and other places in the UK that accept bitcoins at wheretospendbitcoins.co.uk. There are also lots of charities which accept bitcoin donations, such as Wikipedia, Red Cross and the RNLI. You can find a longer list here.
Merchant Resources
If you operate a business and want to accept bitcoin as a payment method, there are several options available:
Mining bitcoins can be a fun hobby but be aware that you will most likely operate at a loss. Newcomers are often advised to stay away from mining unless they are only interested in it as a hobby similar to folding at home. If you want to learn more about mining you can read more here. Still have mining questions? The friendly folks at /BitcoinMining would be happy to help you out. If you want to contribute to the bitcoin network, you can run a full node by hosting the blockchain and propagating transactions. Here is a handy setup guide
Securing your bitcoins
With bitcoin you can be your own bank and personally secure your bitcoins or you can use trusted companies such as Coinbase and Circle which have secured wallets where they hold the bitcoins for you and provide insurance. Be sure to only deal with reputable companies, if you have any concerns about a company's trustworthiness just ask or check their consumer reviews and ratings. If you prefer to have direct control over your coins without having to use a trusted third party you can use personal wallets for desktops / laptops, Android and iOS where you alone hold your private keys. Electrum, Mycelium and Breadwallet are popular, but there are many options. Find a wallet that works best for you For increased security use Two Factor Authentication (2FA) everywhere it is offered, including email! (2FA requires a second confirmation code to access your account, usually from a text message or app, making it much harder for thieves to gain access). Google Authenticator and Authy are two great apps for handling 2FA.
Additional security systems such as Mycelium Entropy (for printing multi-signature paper wallets) and the Trezor Hardware Wallet are great ways to easily secure your coins. Or, you can opt to secure your bitcoin using cold storage. Note: Do not use brainwallets unless you are an expert, they are known to be vulnerable to theft unless set up correctly.
Earning bitcoins
Just like any other form of money, you can earn bitcoins by working for them. Here are a few resources for bitcoin jobs.
Use ChangeTip.com (/changetip) for tipping people on Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, GitHub and more! (you can even use custom monikers to tailor your tip to the discussion or add a bit of humor).
You can read more about ChangeTip at their reddit wiki.
Go to /FreeBits to get a few microbits to practice with and then tip them forward. Go to /BitTippers to play games and solve riddles to earn your bits. Don't forget your flair!
Bitcoin Units
Note: This is a brief overview to the most commonly used Bitcoin units. For full information check out the Bitcoin Units wiki (work in progress). One Bitcoin is quite large (hundreds of £/$/€) so people often deal in smaller units. The most common ones are listed below:
Unit
Symbol
Value
Info
millibitcoin
mBTC
1,000 per bitcoin
SI unit for milli i.e. millilitre (ml) or millimeter (mm)
microbitcoin
μBTC
1,000,000 per bitcoin
SI unit for micro i.e microlitre (μl) or micrometre (μm)
satoshi
sat
100,000,000 per bitcoin
Smallest unit in bitcoin, named after the inventor
For example, assuming an arbitrary exchange rate of $500 for one Bitcoin, a $10 meal would equal:
0.02 BTC
20 mBTC
20,000 μBTC (colloquially referred to as bits)
Still have questions? The friendly folks at /BitcoinBeginners would be happy to help you out. If you decide to post a question in /Bitcoin, please use the search bar to see if it has been answered before and remember to follow the community rules outlined on the sidebar to receive a better response. The mods are busy helping manage our community so please do not message them unless you notice problems with the functionality of the subreddit. Note: This is a community created FAQ. If you notice anything missing from the FAQ or that requires clarification you can edit it here and it will be included in the next revision pending mod approval. The original sticky can still be found here. Welcome to the Bitcoin community and the new decentralized economy!
People who signed up for Circle's $5 promotion last year...
If you haven't checked your accounts in a while- check now. Bitcoin skyrocketed recently, and though I used a bit of my $5 in bitcoin on games (d'oh), my account has still almost tripled. Just something to look out for! Link to last year's post
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I do NOT mind the government knowing I bought bitcoins right now. I DO mind a hackable exchange having a copy of my SSN, photo of my drivers license, and a selfie (Circle's requirement) for a small <$500 weekly purchase. How the hell do I address this outside of Localbits?
I was purchasing bitcoins on Circle for months with an unverified account (a small weekly purchase limit). Loving bitcoin, and getting multiple friends into the ecosystem. Circle recently put a new requirement on accounts needing my SSN (slightly understandable), a copy of my driver's license, and a selfie. With those 3 documents, if Circle EVER gets hacked, my digital identity will never be safe. I can't bring bitcoin to my friends saying: "and upload your divers license here for your first $100 purchase".
Jeremy Allaire, CEO at cryptocurrency financial services company Circle, expressed his optimism in regards to Bitcoin (BTC) being a safe haven for investors despite recent market volatility.
"Clearly, a non-sovereign digital asset like bitcoin is attractive to people who are interested in moving capital into a place where they can control it themselves. That underscores a lot of interest that’s been there over time. It’s the digital gold thesis, and I think a lot of both institutional accumulators of bitcoin, individuals, very specifically individuals in jurisdictions or environments where the intense concern about capital controls are there. That’s an underlying thesis that I think has had an impact on it for the last eight years." Jeremy Allaire, CEO at cryptocurrency financial services company Circle, expressed his optimism in regards to Bitcoin (BTC) being a safe haven for investors despite recent market volatility. Let us know what you think on this down in the comments below. 🌟 WOWX IS LIVE! 🚀 Register an account in https://gowowx.com to enjoy amazing benefits! 👍🏻😊
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