First Steps for End-Users

This guide gives a quick introduction of how to use BitShares as an end-user.

LEARN ABOUT BITSHARES
BitShares (symbol BTS) is different from anything you have experienced yet and as such, a user should know about risks and opportunities. THE STAR...
Thu, 7 Apr, 2016 at 3:35 AM
CHOOSE YOUR WALLET
To interact with the BitShares ecosystem, you can either : download the official Light Wallet  or access the network in the browsers via one o...
Sat, 23 Apr, 2016 at 9:53 AM
CREATE AN ACCOUNT
In order to use BitShares, you will need to register an account. All you need to provide is  an account name a password. The identicon at the to...
Sun, 3 Apr, 2016 at 12:39 PM
BACKUP YOUR ACCOUNT
Since you are the only individual that has access to your account and funds, it is your responsibility to make a secure backup of your registered account. W...
Sun, 3 Apr, 2016 at 12:41 PM
MOVE FUNDS
Using the Send tool available from the main menu bar allows to move funds from your account to an arbitrary other account. If you enter the send page, your ...
Sun, 3 Apr, 2016 at 12:43 PM
TRADE ON THE BLOCKCHAIN¶
To trade your assets into other assets you can use the built-in decentralized exchange (often referred to as * the DEX*). It is available using the Trade me...
Sun, 3 Apr, 2016 at 12:49 PM
EXPLORE THE BLOCKCHAIN
The blockchain and business can be investigated using the built-in explorer from the main navigation bar. There you can take a closer look at: t...
Sun, 3 Apr, 2016 at 12:50 PM