Quick How-To Start

You want to send Bitcoin right now. No theory. No complicated setup. Two people, standing in the cold. One wants to pay. The other wants to receive. This is the quickest way to make that happen.

A wallet is an app that lets you receive and send Bitcoin. Install one of these beginner-friendly options:

• Wallet of Satoshi (Lightning) — fastest setup, great for quick payments
• Muun Wallet — simple, supports both Lightning and on-chain

Open the wallet app. It will create a wallet automatically. You can receive Bitcoin immediately using a QR code.

If you need Bitcoin fast, you usually buy it on an exchange. Common beginner-friendly exchanges are:

• Kraken — strong reputation, good for simple buys
• Coinbase — very easy app, simple user experience

Buy a small amount of Bitcoin. Send it to your wallet. To pay someone: scan their QR code, enter the amount, tap send. Payment sent. Done.