# 3 - Playing with Bitcoin

> **NOTE:** This is a draft in progress, so that I can get some feedback from early reviewers. It is not yet ready for learning.

This document explains how to begin using Bitcoin from the command land. It presumes that you have a VPS that you installed bitcoin on and that is running bitcoind.
It also presumes that you are connected to testnet, allowing for access to bitcoin without using real runds.

## Part One: The State of the Chain and the Wallet