The exact process for sending bitcoins will depend on the type of Bitcoin wallet that you\u2019re using, but the main thing you\u2019ll need is the \u201c\u2018direcci\u00f3n<\/strong>\u201c\u2018 of the recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Similar to an email address, the address specifies the location<\/strong> to which bitcoins can be sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Bitcoin address is an alphanumeric string <\/strong>(a string of letters and numbers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some examples to give you an idea of what they look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A transacci\u00f3n<\/strong> is a single instance of bitcoins being sent to a specific<\/em> direcci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n So all transactions are associated with an address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how to send bitcoin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To send bitcoins, you enter the recipient\u2019s address by simply copy-and-pasting it in the wallet app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re using a mobile wallet or app, and you\u2019re physically in front of the recipient, you can just ask for their QR code<\/strong>, which is just a graphical representation of the address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019ll look something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, you can use your phone\u2019s camera and scan the QR code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind that all Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. This means that if you send them to the wrong address, you\u2019ll most likely never see that bitcoin again. So always make you\u2019re sending to the correct address!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve entered the recipient\u2019s address, you enter the amount of BTC you\u2019d like to send.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure you are using the correct currency<\/strong>. You don\u2019t want to accidentally send 100 BTC when you meant 100 USD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n And then you click or tap \u201cSend<\/strong>\u201c. Congratulations! You\u2019ve created a transaction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve created a transaction, your wallet software will ask you to confirm the transaction and\/or ask for your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clicking \u201cConfirm<\/strong>\u201d or entering your password is what allows your wallet to use your private key to \u201csign<\/strong>\u201d the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once \u201csigned<\/strong>\u201c, your wallet will broadcast the transaction, along with this \u201cdigital signature\u201d, to the Bitcoin network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you say you are \u201csending bitcoin\u201d, what you\u2019re actually doing is sending a (digitally) \u201csigned\u201d message<\/strong> to the Bitcoin network authorizing the movement of a specific amount of bitcoin from your wallet address to the seller\u2019s wallet address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to broadcast a transaction, your wallet will need access to the Bitcoin network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A wallet is not a node, it is an interface<\/strong> for interacting<\/em> with a node.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So your wallet uses the internet to connect to a Bitcoin node and sends your transaction to it. Once the node validates your transaction, it will then broadcast the transaction to other nodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once a transaction is sent, it will appear as \u201cpending<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your wallet will inform you when your transaction has been \u201cconfirmed\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All Bitcoin transactions must pay a fee<\/strong> to be included in the blockchain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This fee is known as the\u201dnetwork fee<\/strong>\u201d o \u201ctransaction fee<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Network fees are fees paid to the miners<\/strong> for processing Bitcoin transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you wondering, \u201cWTF are miners?\u201d If you\u2019re not familiar with what miners are, I recommend reading my \u201cBeginner\u2019s Guide to Bitcoin Mining\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Many Bitcoin wallets allow you to customize the Bitcoin network fees you pay when you send bitcoin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transactions with higher fees attached to them are prioritized by miners, so transactions with higher network fees attached are more likely to be included in the next batch, or \u201d block\u201d of transactions that are added to Bitcoin\u2019s blockchain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re in a rush, you can \u201cexpedite\u201d your transaction processing by paying a higher fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not in a rush to have your transaction confirmed, you can save money by paying a lower fee. If you set the fee too low though, your transaction may take hours or even days to be confirmed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the worst-case scenario, you\u2019ll have to wait 72 hours until the transaction is canceled. But once the transaction is canceled, you\u2019ll get your bitcoins back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most wallets select the network fee automatically<\/strong> to help you avoid waiting for too long for confirmation of your transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to ensure that your Bitcoin transactions are confirmed in a timely manner, use the recommended network fee amount<\/strong> that your wallet provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Bitcoin transaction typically takes anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours to be confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d like to know the status of a transaction, you can use something called a \u201cBlock Explorer<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s an online tool for exploring the blockchain of a cryptocurrency, where you can watch and follow\u2026live\u2026all the transactions happening on its blockchain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of a Block Explorer as a search engine for a blockchain. It allows you to explore current and historical data related to transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To check the status of an outgoing transaction, all you have to do is enter the recipient\u2019s address or transaction ID in the Block Explorer\u2019s search field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Bitcoin, examples of popular Block Explorers are Blockchain.com<\/a>, Block stream Explorer<\/a> y BlockCypher<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most wallets will actually include a link to a Block Explorer in your transaction history. If you click on the transaction link, you\u2019ll be able to see your transaction\u2019s status on the blockchain.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fortunately, just like sending NSFW selfies, sending bitcoin is a pretty simple process. In order to send or receive bitcoins, you need a \u201cwallet\u201d. The exact process for sending bitcoins will depend on the type of Bitcoin wallet that you\u2019re using, but the main thing you\u2019ll need is the \u201c\u2018address\u201c\u2018 of the recipient. 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How do I send bitcoin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Create a Transaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2: Sign a Transaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Broadcast a Transaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s a Bitcoin network fee?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How do I know if a Bitcoin transaction is completed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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