Getting Started

Introduction

This article will help you get started for Windows PC or Apple Mac OS.

Installation

Bitcoin DX Wallet For Windows

Prerequisites

  • Windows 10.
  • 3 GB storage.
  • Internet.

Instructions

You can install Bitcoin DX for Windows systems using the below steps.

  1. Download Bitcoin DX for Windows from here.
  2. Click the Get It On Windows 10 button.
  3. You will be prompted to save a file called bitcoindx-qt-22.0.x-windows.zip. Save this to your Desktop.
  4. Right-click bitcoindx-qt-22.0.x-windows.zip on your Desktop and extract the file to your Desktop.
  5. You will now see a new file on your Desktop called bitcoindx-qt-22.0.x.exe. This is the Bitcoin DX wallet app.
  6. Double-click to open bitcoindx-qt-22.0.x.exe.
  7. You will be prompted with a welcome screen at first launch. Select the following options:
    1. Use the default data directory.
    2. Limit block chain storage to: 2 GB.
  8. Bitcoin DX will now perform an initial sync, which will complete after a duration. You can click Hide.
  9. Click the Create a new wallet button.
    1. Enter a personalized name for your wallet.
    2. Check the box for Encrypted.
    3. Click Create.
    4. You will be prompted to enter a password. This will be used to encrypt your wallet. Enter a STRONG password.
  10. Finish

Bitcoin DX Wallet for Mac OS X

Prerequisites

  • Apple Mac OS 10.15 or higher.
  • 3 GB storage.
  • Internet.

Instructions

You can install Bitcoin DX for Mac OS X devices using the below steps.

  1. Download Bitcoin DX for Mac OS from here.
  2. When the download is complete, check your Downloads folder using Finder and find BitcoinDX-qt-22.0.x.app.
  3. Click to open BitcoinDX-qt-22.0.x.app.
  4. You may receive a warning prompt suggesting “BitcoinDX Core” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified. You will need to manually allow BitcoinDX-qt-22.0.x.app.
    1. Click on the Apple logo at the top-left corner of the screen.
    2. Click System Preferences.
    3. In System Preferences, click to open Security & Privacy.
    4. In Security & Privacy > General tab, click the Padlock icon to unlock settings.
    5. You may be prompted to enter your local account password. Enter it and click OK.
    6. You will see an option below suggesting “BitcoinDX Core” was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer. Click the Open Anyway button.
    7. BitcoinDX Core will now start.
  5. You will be prompted with a welcome screen at first launch. Select the following options:
    1. Use the default data directory.
    2. Limit block chain storage to: 2 GB.
  6. Bitcoin DX will now perform an initial sync, which will complete after a duration. You can click Hide.
  7. Click the Create a new wallet button.
    1. Enter a personalized name for your wallet.
    1. Check the box for Encrypted.
    2. Click Create.
    3. You will be prompted to enter a password. This will be used to encrypt your wallet. Enter a STRONG password.
  8. (Optional) Return to your Downloads folder in Finder and drag the file BitcoinDX-qt-22.0.x.app to your Desktop.
  9. Finish

How-To Guide

Create a Wallet ID

A wallet ID is a unique address belonging to you, for the purpose of receiving funds.
You can create a unique wallet ID by following the below steps.

  1. Open bitcoindx-qt-22.0.x.exe (Windows) or BitcoinDX-qt-22.0.x.app (Mac) on your Desktop.
  2. Click the Receive tab in the top menu bar.
  3. Add a Label which will be easy for you to identify.
  4. Create new receiving address.
  5. You will then be presented with a pop-up window displaying a QR code, URI, Address and Label of your Wallet ID.
  6. Finish.

And just like that, you are ready to receive funds into your BCDX wallet.

Transfer Funds

You can transfer funds using the below steps.

Prerequisites

  • Wallet ID of the receiving party.

Instructions

  1. Open bitcoindx-qt-22.0.x.exe (Windows) or BitcoinDX-qt-22.0.x.app (Mac) on your Desktop.
  2. Click the Send tab.
    • Pay To: Enter the wallet ID of the recipient.
    • Label: Enter a description for the recipient. This will be saved to your wallet’s personal address book.
    • Amount: Enter the BCDX amount you wish to transfer.
  3. (Optional) Transaction Fee.
  4. Here, you can manually enter a transaction fee of your preference.
  5. A higher fee will result in improved transaction times. Our recommendation is 0.0001 BCDX.
  6. Check Enable Replace-By-Fee.
  7. Click Send.
  8. You will receive a verification pop-up, confirming your transaction one last time before committing.
  9. When ready, click Sign & Send.
  10. Finish.

Backup Your Wallet

Backing up your wallet is a good practice in ensuring your funds are safe.
You can backup your wallet to a local device or cloud storage using the below steps.

  1. Open bitcoindx-qt-22.0.x.exe (Windows) or BitcoinDX-qt-22.0.x.app (Mac) on your Desktop.
  2. Click File -> Backup Wallet…
  3. You will receive a Save File Dialogue, choose a location such as a portable HDD, Dropbox or OneDrive.
  4. Enter a file name and click Save.
  5. Finish.

Your wallet will now be backed up to a DAT file in the location you saved. Keep this file safe in case you wish to recover from a backup.

A backup contains all your funds that are Live on the blockchain.