Resources & Info
Please join the Bitcoin-N-Beers Vancouver Meetup group here.
Click here to join our Telegram group chat.
Check out our Youtube channel here.
Bitcoin-N-Beers Swag.
If you're in Vancouver + new to the concepts of bitcoin/blockchain/decentralized technology please check out some of the beginner friendly events at https://www.meetup.com/dctrlvan/. They have monthly "Intro to Crypto" & "Bitcoin 101" evening presentations. They're super nice folks + very knowledgeable about the space.
One of the very best resource lists on the web --> https://lopp.net/bitcoin.html
Look up Andreas Antonopoulos on youtube & watch all the videos you can where he's teaching.
Have a read of Nick Szabo's blog.
Unsure if bitcoin and cryptocurrencies still have room to grow? Have a look at this infographic.
Ever wonder how Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrencies) actually work? This video is a great place to start if you're fairly new to the concepts of blockchain technology. It's 26 minutes long but well worth the time. A thorough yet easy to understand guide that covers the basics of how it all works. Click here to watch the video on Youtube.
Here's a quick read on "dollar cost averaging" and why it's important.
Your new best friend - https://coinmarketcap.com - shows all the top crypto-currencies along with current price, market cap, and trading volume.
Coinbase* & Quadriga Coin Exchange* were probably the easiest place for Canadians to start buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin; however, the big Canadian banks have started blocking credit & debit card purchases for cryptocurrency lately. Some banks & credit unions still allow credit card purchases. Https://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinCA/ is a good place to search for up to date info.Here's a quick read on "dollar cost averaging" and why it's important.
Your new best friend - https://coinmarketcap.com - shows all the top crypto-currencies along with current price, market cap, and trading volume.
https://shakepay.co* is a new way for Canadians to buy Bitcoin using Interac e-transfer via the app from your smart phone. No fee to add funds & no fee to cash out (except what your bank charges), and 1.75% for buys/sells. Sending/receiving within the app to your friends is free (Shakepay covers the miner fee).
https://earn.com/ * is another fun way earn bitcoin by replying to emails and completing tasks. Keep the money, or donate it to charity.
*this is a referral link that allows us both to earn $10 of free bitcoin. This helps cover the cost of the site + meetup group (new accounts only)
You could also try https://www.coinmama.com/, or https://localbitcoins.com/.
In general check https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com to find out where to buy bitcoin.
Where to learn/read:
- https://steemit.com/ is an fun place to learn (and earn) crypto.
- start poking around on https://medium.com/ it has a wealth of knowledge.
- try Reddit /r/Bitcoin and /r/CryptoCurrency as well, but please don't rely on reddit posting or comments for your info.
- https://bitcoin.org/en/ is a great site to find info & resources.
- The Bitcoin Wiki is an informational resource maintained by the bitcoin community.
...and I'll throw in this article to keep some perspective.
... and this Post-Modern Porfolio Theory with David Siegel
Cheers,
Bitcoin-N-Beers