How are bitcoins handled?

You can create your own bitcoin (a process called mining refers to the way in which gold and other rare minerals used as currency pattern is obtained ) . Create bitcoins consume many CPU cycles on your computer. It basically consists of performing complex mathematical operations that create unique numeric identifiers within the network of bitcoins and then these identifiers can be exchanged for bitcoins . Create bitcoins is complicated , you should ( almost necessary ) to associate your computing power to other people , settle various programs, including hardware purchase (usually graphics cards ) for good performance in the production of bitcoins .


If you do not want to complicate your life you can just buy bitcoins and save them to your virtual portfolio. Acquire first bitcoins is the most complicated , because the nascent community of users of bitcoin , the security / trust and obstacles that banks and the "official" set against the bitcoin exchange step. You can do it physically in person looking for places to purchase bitcoins near your home : Local or Trade Bitcoin Bitcoins . You can also create an account on Mt.Gox , attach it to your bank account and transfer money from there to your portfolio bitcoins . Alternatively you can buy coupons electronic money ( as Ukash or Paysavecard ) in booths, tents or use intermediaries such as banks and mercaBit.eu to transfer bitcoins to your portfolio .You can make transfers between mobile bitcoins (useful for making payments in shops, bars, etc. . ) . To do this you can install Bitcoinwallet ( for Android) or Blockchain ( for iPhone) that allow you to carry and manage your portfolio bitcoins on mobile and transact easily and safely .
While Bitcoin is undoubtedly the most widespread and implemented in all , there are other free virtual coins and hybrid systems. socially responsible and committed around virtual currencies perspective.