This document provides a practical guide on how to use Bitcoins. It discusses Alex Camargo's presentations on cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin. It then introduces Bitcoin, explaining that it operates on a decentralized network using blockchain technology. It outlines the steps to use Bitcoins, including getting a wallet, purchasing coins, sending coins, and using them to make purchases. Finally, it concludes that Bitcoins provide benefits like low fees but also stresses the importance of security and awareness of risks like volatility.

1. A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins?
A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins?
Alex Camargo
alex@apus.digital
Mar 15, 2023
APUS DIGITAL
BAGE – RS – BRAZIL
INSTITUTO FEDERAL SUL-RIO-GRANDENSE

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I. About me
A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins? Alex Camargo
Figure: Instagram @alexcamargoweb.

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II. Presentations
Below you will find information on my 3 most presentations
about Bitcoin.
 Introdução às criptomoedas: criando a sua própria
moeda como o Bitcoin. In: FLISOL, Festival Latino-americano
de Instalação de Software Livre (FLISoL), 2022.
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II. Presentations
Below you will find information on my 3 most presentations
about Bitcoin.
A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins? Alex Camargo
Figure: FLISOL 2022.

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II. Presentations
Below you will find information on my 3 most presentations
about Bitcoin.
 Introdução às criptomoedas: criando a sua própria
moeda como o Bitcoin. In: FLISOL, Festival Latino-americano
de Instalação de Software Livre (FLISoL), 2022.
 APUSCOIN: Criando uma criptomoeda do zero com
Python e Linux. In: TCHELINUX, Tchelinux Live, 2022.
A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins? Alex Camargo

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II. Presentations
Below you will find information on my 3 most presentations
about Bitcoin.
A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins? Alex Camargo
Figure: TCHELINUX 2022.

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II. Presentations
Below you will find information on my 3 most presentations
about Bitcoin.
 Introdução às criptomoedas: criando a sua própria
moeda como o Bitcoin. In: FLISOL, Festival Latino-americano
de Instalação de Software Livre (FLISoL), 2022.
 APUSCOIN: Criando uma criptomoeda do zero com
Python e Linux. In: TCHELINUX, Tchelinux Live, 2022.
 Introdução às criptomoedas: investimento, mercado e
segurança. In: URCAMP, Semana Acadêmica dos Cursos de TI,
2022.
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II. Presentations
Below you will find information on my 3 most presentations
about Bitcoin.
A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins? Alex Camargo
Figure: URCAMP 2022.

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III. Introduction
Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital currency that was created in 2009 by an
anonymous person the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
 BTC operates on a decentralized network, meaning they are
not controlled by any government or central bank.
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III. Introduction
A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins? Alex Camargo
Figure: Decentralized network.

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III. Introduction
Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital currency that was created in 2009 by an
anonymous person the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
 BTC operates on a decentralized network, meaning they are
not controlled by any government or central bank.
 Blockchain uses cryptography to ensure the integrity of the
transactions and prevent fraud.
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III. Introduction
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Figure: Blockchain.

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III. Introduction
Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital currency that was created in 2009 by an
anonymous person the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
 BTC operates on a decentralized network, meaning they are
not controlled by any government or central bank.
 Blockchain uses cryptography to ensure the integrity of the
transactions and prevent fraud.
 The supply of bitcoins is limited, with only 21 million bitcoins
in existence.
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III. Introduction
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Figure: Bitcoin deflation.

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III. Introduction
Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital currency that was created in 2009 by an
anonymous person the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
 BTC operates on a decentralized network, meaning they are
not controlled by any government or central bank.
 Blockchain uses cryptography to ensure the integrity of the
transactions and prevent fraud.
 The supply of bitcoins is limited, with only 21 million bitcoins
in existence.
 BTC price is highly volatile, and there are risks associated
with its use, such as hacking, theft, and scams.
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III. Introduction
A practical guide: How to use Bitcoins? Alex Camargo
Figure: Bitcoin volatility.

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III. Introduction
Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital currency that was created in 2009 by an
anonymous person the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
 BTC operates on a decentralized network, meaning they are
not controlled by any government or central bank.
 Blockchain uses cryptography to ensure the integrity of the
transactions and prevent fraud.
 The supply of bitcoins is limited, with only 21 million bitcoins
in existence.
 BTC price is highly volatile, and there are risks associated
with its use, such as hacking, theft, and scams.
 The opportunities that this type of currency offers are
still not well known by the public.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
1 - Get a bitcoin wallet:
 A bitcoin wallet is a digital wallet where you store your
bitcoins.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: Hot wallet versus cold wallet.

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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
1 - Get a bitcoin wallet:
 A bitcoin wallet is a digital wallet where you store your
bitcoins.
 You can download a wallet from a reputable provider like
Coinbase, for example.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: Using an exchange wallet.

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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
2 - Purchase bitcoins:
 You can purchase bitcoins on a bitcoin exchange or through a
peer-to-peer marketplace.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: Bitcoin versus Gold.

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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
2 - Purchase bitcoins:
 You can purchase bitcoins on a bitcoin exchange or through a
peer-to-peer marketplace.
 Some popular exchanges are Coinbase, Binance, and
PagCripto (Brazil).
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: Buying bitcoins using an Brazilian exchange.

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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: Buying bitcoins using an Brazilian exchange.

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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
3 - Send bitcoins:
 To send bitcoins, you need to have the recipient's bitcoin
address.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: Sending bitcoins.

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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
3 - Send bitcoins:
 To send bitcoins, you need to have the recipient's bitcoin
address.
 You can either scan their QR code or enter the address
manually.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
3 - Send bitcoins:
 To send bitcoins, you need to have the recipient's bitcoin
address.
 You can either scan their QR code or enter the address
manually.
 Once you enter the amount you want to send, the
transaction will be broadcast to the network.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: How does a transaction get into the blockchain?

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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
4 - Use bitcoins for purchases:
 You can store bitcoins in your digital wallet.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
4 - Use bitcoins for purchases:
 You can store bitcoins in your digital wallet.
 Some merchants accept bitcoins as payment.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: El Salvador makes bitcoin legal tender.

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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
4 - Use bitcoins for purchases:
 You can store bitcoins in your digital wallet.
 Some merchants accept bitcoins as payment.
 You can pay by scanning a QR code or sending the
bitcoins to the merchant's address.
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IV. Steps to use bitcoins
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Figure: How to Use Bitcoin With QR Code.

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V. Conclusion
In conclusion, using bitcoins can provide a number of benefits,
such as fast and secure transactions, low fees, and freedom
from traditional banking systems.
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V. Conclusion
In conclusion, using bitcoins can provide a number of benefits,
such as fast and secure transactions, low fees, and freedom
from traditional banking systems.
 However, it's important to take steps to protect your
bitcoins from theft and fraud.
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V. Conclusion
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Figure: Man accidentally threw away $127 million in bitcoin.

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V. Conclusion
In conclusion, using bitcoins can provide a number of benefits,
such as fast and secure transactions, low fees, and freedom
from traditional banking systems.
 However, it's important to take steps to protect your
bitcoins from theft and fraud.
 And to be aware of the risks and volatility associated with
cryptocurrencies.
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V. Conclusion
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Figure: Bitcoin rocked by collapse of FTX exchange.

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V. Conclusion
In conclusion, using bitcoins can provide a number of benefits,
such as fast and secure transactions, low fees, and freedom
from traditional banking systems.
 However, it's important to take steps to protect your
bitcoins from theft and fraud.
 And to be aware of the risks and volatility associated with
cryptocurrencies.
 Using bitcoins with merchants that accept them, you
can make the most of this innovative form of digital
currency.
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References
A practical guide: how to use bitcoins?
https://www.cedrotech.com/blog/practical-guide-how-to-use-bitcoins/
Getting started with Bitcoin
https://bitcoin.org/en/getting-started
Bitcoin for Beginners: What You Need to Know about BTC
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/what-is-bitcoin
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