How do I start using Bitcoin?

The first step if you want to invest in Bitcoin is to choose a Bitcoin wallet where you store your Bitcoin . Then, join a Bitcoin exchange — essentially marketplaces to buy and sell bitcoin. Many of these exchanges exist, so do a little research and find the one you like best.

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How do I pay someone using Bitcoin?

Sending bitcoin is as easy as choosing the amount to send and deciding where it goes. One way to send bitcoin, then, is to simply copy the recipient’s address to your clipboard, then paste it in the send field of the Bitcoin wallet app you’re using . Bitcoin addresses can also be displayed in QR code format.

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Is a Bitcoin wallet free?

Using a Bitcoin wallet doesn’t cost you anything if you’re just storing Bitcoin in the wallet . However, if you’re completing a transaction, then the owner of the exchange or device that is housing your wallet will charge you various fees depending on what you’re trying to do.

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