Crypto

Getting Started

Storage

A Crypto wallet is the ideal place to keep your asset. Mobile wallets are great for carrying crypto around and being able to transact with others, however this is not the best for keeping all of your investments safe. One method used by HODLers is a desktop wallet. This guide will help you create a secure desktop environment that you can backup and move from computer to computer, while keeping your digital assets safe.

Virtual Machine

A VM is a virtual computer that runs on top of your physical computer. This should be dedicated to managing your crypto wallets, and can keep everything contained in a clean and safe environment free from malicious software. This guide will walk you through the steps of building a virtual machine.

1. Install Virtualbox
   1. Visit https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
   2. Choose your Operating system from VirtualBox 6.1.18 platform packages
   3. Install Virtualbox
   4. Download VirtualBox Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension Pack
2. Download Linux Mint
   1. Visit http://mirrors.kernel.org/linuxmint/stable/20.1/linuxmint-20.1-cinnamon-64bit.iso
   2. Download the Cinnamon edition of Linux Mint
3. Create Virtual Machine
   1. Open Virtualbox
   2. Select Machine - New
   3. Name: Mint
   4. Path: Default path is fine, but make a note of this location so you can make a backup of the folder later.
   5. Type: Linux
   6. Version Ubuntu 64-bit
   7. Next
   8. Memory Size: 4096
   9. Next
   10. Hard disk file type: VDI
   11. Storage: Dynamically Allocated
   12. File Location and size - 64gb should be fine
4. Virtual Machine Settings
   1. Visit ItsFOSS for help installing Linux Mint
   2. This is installing a virtual computer running Linux inside of your "physical" computer. It runs in an isolated window, and is independent of the physical system that it's running on.
   3. Everything you do in this virtual machine is self contained.
   4. When creating your user account, be sure to use a strong password, and tick the box to Encrypt your home folder.
5. VPN
   1. To protect your privacy and anonymity, you can connect to a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
   2. Free options are available like Proton VPN
   3. Other options can be purchased to utilize higher speeds and more devices. Many offer crypto as a method of payment to further enhance your privacy.
   4. Once you have selected a VPN and created your account, you can download the OpenVPN configuration file to import into Linux Mint.
      1. To import, open Settings - Network, and click the + button to add a connection
      2. Choose "Import from File" to locate the OpenVPN configuration file that you downloaded.
      3. You can add your login credentials to this before saving.

Crypto Links

Bitcoin.com

AnyPay Point of Sale

Crypto Compare Market

Coinbase Exchange

EtherDelta Exchange

ShapeShift Exchange

Cash.App Exchange

Kraken Exchange

Poloniex Exchange

Bittrex

Crypto Links

Purse.io

Buy from Amazon with Bitcoin

Precious Metals

GoldSilver.com

GoldBacks