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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.
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### 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.
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https://live.blockcypher.com/btc-testnet/tx/88e5d5f3077517d76f5a61491fa52e6aaae078c52bc62d849f09507ef0cfada2/
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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.