Bitcoin for Consumers

Discover how Bitcoin can increase your financial freedom

Why Bitcoin for everyday use?

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Payments

  • • Direct payments without intermediaries possible with self-custodian
  • • Low transaction costs with Lightning Network
  • • Send payments worldwide without borders

Savings

  • • Saving in scarce digital money
  • • Complete control over your own money
  • • Long-term value storage without third parties

Getting started with Bitcoin:

  1. 1

    Choose a Bitcoin wallet

    Start with a user-friendly app like Wallet of Satoshi, BlueWallet or Phoenix.

  2. 2

    Buy your first bitcoin

    Easily exchange euros via Strike or wave.space. If you already have bitcoin with another provider, send a small amount to your wallet to practice.

  3. 3

    Visit a Bitcoin meetup

    Learn from and meet others in the community at a Bitcoin Friesland meeting.

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Paying with Bitcoin

Bitcoin Lightning makes payments fast, easy, and cheap. An ideal way to make everyday purchases without bank intermediaries.

Step 1: Start with a simple wallet

Wallet of Satoshi is a perfect wallet for beginners. It's user-friendly and you can get started within minutes.

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Step 2: Find places that accept Bitcoin

More and more stores and webshops accept Bitcoin payments. Discover where you can pay with Bitcoin in Friesland and beyond.

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Saving with Bitcoin

For long-term savings with Bitcoin, it is important to manage your own keys. Hardware wallets are ideal for this - they provide maximum security and control.

Why manage your own Bitcoin?

When you leave Bitcoin on an exchange, you do not have full control over your own money. The well-known saying in the Bitcoin world is: "Not your keys, not your coins." A hardware wallet gives you complete control.

Important: A hardware wallet is like a vault for your digital assets. The keys remain securely stored offline, away from potential online threats.

Trezor Bitcoin Only

The Trezor Safe 3 Bitcoin Only is a user-friendly hardware wallet specially designed for Bitcoin users. Combine it with a Trezor Keep Metal backup for extra security.

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BitBox

The BitBox is a compact, Swiss hardware wallet with SD card backup functionality. Simple to use and very secure.

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Converting Bitcoin to Euros

Converting Bitcoin to Euros is straightforward through various methods:

  • Use a Bitcoin exchange like Bitonic, Strike or wave.space
  • Some Bitcoin ATMs also offer cash withdrawal services
  • For smaller amounts, peer-to-peer trading through platforms like Bisq or Hodl Hodl can provide more privacy
  • Business owners can also use payment processors that automatically convert incoming Bitcoin to Euros

It is important to stay informed about the current tax rules regarding converting cryptocurrencies to fiat currency in the Netherlands.

Popular Exchanges

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Need Help?

New to Bitcoin and have questions? The Bitcoin Friesland community is ready to help you.

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Tip: Our regular meetups are perfect for beginners, with friendly people ready to answer all your questions.

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