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Bookmark or Share- Download - BitcoinBitcoin Core initial synchronization will take time and download a lot of data. You should make sure that you have enough bandwidth and storage for the full block chain size (over 20GB). If you have a good Internet connection, you can help strengthen the network by keeping your PC running with Bitcoin Core and port 8333 open.
- Vocabulary - BitcoinBitcoin. Bitcoin - with capitalization, is used when describing the concept of Bitcoin, or the entire network itself. e.g. "I was learning about the Bitcoin protocol today." bitcoin - without capitalization, is used to describe bitcoins as a unit of account. e.g. "I sent ten bitcoins today."; it is also often abbreviated BTC or XBT.
- Choose your wallet - BitcoinBefore you start using Bitcoin for any serious transaction, be sure to read what you need to know and take appropriate steps to secure your wallet. Always remember that it is your responsibility to choose your wallet carefully and adopt good practices in order to protect your money. Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic payment system.
- Bitcoin Developer ReferenceThe Developer Reference aims to provide technical details and API information to help you start building Bitcoin-based applications, but it is not a specification. To make the best use of this documentation, you may want to install the current version of Bitcoin Core, either from source or from a pre-compiled executable.
- Bitcoin-Qt version 0.8.6 releasedBitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic payment system. It is the leading online currency and can be used to pay for goods and services, just like paper money.
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