The first step in your Bitcoin journey is to acquire Bitcoin through regulated Bitcoin Exchanges like Strike or CoinCorner . This can be done by using bank transfers or debit/credit cards to buy Bitcoin on these exchanges.

Buying Bitcoin on exchanges is a straightforward process. Simply create an account, verify your identity, and then you can start purchasing Bitcoin using the payment method of your choice. This is a great way for beginners to get started with Bitcoin, as these platforms provide a user-friendly interface and robust security measures.

Once you have purchased Bitcoin, you can then store it in a digital wallet, either provided by the exchange or a self-custodial wallet that you control. This will allow you to securely hold and manage your Bitcoin, and prepare you for the next steps in your Bitcoin journey.

Click on the link below to access our growing library of bitcoin tutorials and presentations to step you through the process of acquiring your first bitcoin via a Bitcoin exchange. In the first video, Don takes your through the process of setting up a Strike Account, Navigating the FCA questions, Funding your Strike account and buying your first Bitcoin. Whilst it's always best to keep hold of your Bitcoin, the video also demonstrates how easy it is to transfer your Bitcoin back to GBP if you really want to!

This is the first of many video tutorials in preparation so check back often and check our "Whats New" page.

Receiving Bitcoin for your goods or services is a great way to get started with Bitcoin. As a business owner or freelancer, you can start accepting Bitcoin as a payment option alongside traditional methods like cash, credit cards, or bank transfers.

By accepting Bitcoin, you open up your business to a new customer base that values the benefits of Bitcoin, such as faster settlement times, lower fees, and increased security. Customers who pay with Bitcoin are often passionate advocates for the technology and may become repeat customers as a result.

It's possible to receive Bitcoin as a gift from Friends and Family members. All you need is a Bitcoin Address or a Bitcoin Wallet to be ready to receive Bitcoin.

You can then easily share your Bitcoin address or QR code with those wanting to gift you Bitcoin, making it a convenient and versatile option for receiving gifts. Once you receive Bitcoin gifts, you have the flexibility to hold onto them as savings or convert them to your local currency when needed. This way, you can make the most of the financial possibilities Bitcoin presents.

It is possible to buy Bitcoin from other individuals rather than a Bitcoin Exchange but this is potentially more complex. It may well be that you have family members that already have Bitcoin holdings that they may well be open to transferring Bitcoin to you.

Whilst available, this option is best left until you are comfortable with transacting in Bitcoin

Bitcoin mining involves using powerful computers to solve complex mathematical puzzles, which in turn verifies transactions on the Bitcoin network.

Miners are rewarded with newly generated Bitcoins as an incentive for their work in securing the network and validating transactions.

Long gone are the days when people could mine Bitcoin on laptops and PCs and receive significant amounts of Bitcoin. However, domestic Bitcoin mining has had a recent resurgence as a hobby project with the availability of devices optimised for bitcoin mining at home.