From dccd486a4afea7d57da360cb2182b1e92bd0a625 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Shannon Appelcline Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:58:51 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update 3_Playing_with_Bitcoin.md --- 3_Playing_with_Bitcoin.md | 12 ++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+) diff --git a/3_Playing_with_Bitcoin.md b/3_Playing_with_Bitcoin.md index feab5b6..891eaf0 100644 --- a/3_Playing_with_Bitcoin.md +++ b/3_Playing_with_Bitcoin.md @@ -251,6 +251,10 @@ alias br="bitcoin-cli -regtest" ``` For even more complexity, you could have each of your 'start' aliases use the -conf flag to load configuration from a different file. This goes far beyond the scope of this tutorial, but we offer it as a starting point for when your explorations of Bitcoin reach the next level. +### Summary: Getting Started + +Before you start playing with bitcoin, you should make sure that the bitcoind is running and that all the blocks have been downloaded. You might get additional help from the 'bitcoin-cli help' command or from files in the ~/.bitcoin directory. + ## Part One: Setting Up Your Wallet You're now ready to start working with Bitcoin. To begin with, you'll need to initiate your wallet with an address for receiving funds. @@ -318,6 +322,10 @@ $ bitcoin-cli verifymessage "n4cqjJE6fqcmeWpftygwPoKMMDva6BpyHf" "FAKEBZaFeSmG2H false ``` +### Summary: Setting Up Your Wallet + +You need to create an address to receive funds. We suggest using variables to capture your address and ensure that you receive your funds. Based on that address, you can also access a private key and sign messages. + ## Receiving a Transaction You're now ready to receive some money at the new address you set up. @@ -506,3 +514,7 @@ You can also use it to look at individual transactions: https://live.blockcypher.com/btc-testnet/tx/88e5d5f3077517d76f5a61491fa52e6aaae078c52bc62d849f09507ef0cfada2/ ``` This doesn't provide any more information, but it does a good job of highlighting the important information, so that you know what you're seeing. + +### Summary: Receiving a Transactions + +Faucets will give you money on the testnet. They come in as rawtransactions, which can be examined with 'getrawtransaction' or a block explorer. Once you've receive a transaction, you can see it in your balance and your wallet.