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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: bond007jamie on April 28, 2013, 08:56 pm
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Found it and made it this far - but I don't understand how I get bitcoins.. Any suggestions. I consider myself somewhat tech savvy, but...apparently not after searching forever. Or maybe I am blonde. ;) Thanks for any rookie tips!
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It's overwhelming indeed. Just take your time, weeks, months, don't rush it. Here's a website that helped me a lot along the way:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Main_Page
But nonetheless always do your research, search forums, ask questions, and never give the benefit of doubt to anyone.
You have to play it safe - be on the watch.
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Found it and made it this far - but I don't understand how I get bitcoins.. Any suggestions. I consider myself somewhat tech savvy, but...apparently not after searching forever. Or maybe I am blonde. ;) Thanks for any rookie tips!
Bitcoins are a virtual currency. You pay someone real cash, and they sell you bitcoins.
The coins are stored in a "wallet" online, you then transfer the coins into your Silk Road wallet.
The rates changes constantly. Minute by minute.
How to buy coins depends on where in the world you are, to some extent.
I'm in the UK so I can only talk of UK solutions.
I use bitbargain .co .uk with Barclay's Pingit. Quick and easy.
My advice is to find a seller/method that you understand, and make a test purchase. To make sure you understand the process.
It can appear complicated to begin with, but the best way to learn is to just give it a bash.
Whereabouts are you?
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I can relate to this. ;) im trying to find out how to use mtgox. It also seems to be legit.
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Depends where you are. If there's a local vendor, you might be able to buy btc with an envelope of cash, completely untraceable. Or you may end up sending cash to an exchange somewhere else. Try to keep it off the records, obviously.
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.... Try to keep it off the records, obviously.
Buying bit coins is perfectly legal.
But you can add a wallet between the source and SR, if you wanna wash them.
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you might use the search function.
>>> http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=15383.0 - The Complete All-in-One Guide on How to Anonymously Use Silk Road
>>> http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=144897.0 - MRDOBOLINA's N00B / ADVANCED Guide
both are general guides. if you are from UK you might check this one:
http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=46692.0