diff --git a/_posts/2017-02-03-bitcoin-exchanges-options-for-newcomers.md b/_posts/2017-02-03-bitcoin-exchanges-options-for-newcomers.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..6293c63f --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2017-02-03-bitcoin-exchanges-options-for-newcomers.md @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +--- +# This file is licensed under the MIT License (MIT) available on +# http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT. + +type: posts +layout: post +category: blog + +title: "Bitcoin Exchanges: Options for Newcomers to Bitcoin Now Available" +permalink: /en/posts/bitcoin-exchanges-options-for-newcomers.html +date: 2017-02-03 +author: | + Will Binns +--- + +{:.center} +![Bitcoin Exchanges](/img/blog/free/bitcoin-exchanges.png) + +[A directory of Bitcoin Exchanges servicing the world’s 20 largest +economies](https://bitcoin.org/en/exchanges), as well as several international +options (serving many countries) are now available on Bitcoin.org. + +## Helping People Interested in Bitcoin, Get Bitcoin +This new addition to the site: + +- Links to the `Find an Exchange` button on the [Getting Started](https://bitcoin.org/en/getting-started) +page and helps many of the new people entering the Bitcoin ecosystem via +Bitcoin.org, get bitcoin. +- Improves SEO for Bitcoin.org, because the site can now potentially rank very +well for “Bitcoin Exchange” as well as other key phrases that include country +names that are contained on the page (i.e. Bitcoin Exchange China, Bitcoin +Exchange India, etc.). +- Has unique anchor links for each country that people can share on social media +that will allow others to find the bitcoin exchanges that are available for +their specific country. +- Allows Bitcoin.org to focus the [wallets page](https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet) +on wallets that allow people to maintain full control over their funds +(Resolving [issue #1109](https://github.com/bitcoin-dot-org/bitcoin.org/issues/1109), +because custodial wallets that provide exchange services can be moved off of the +wallets page to this new page). +- Is also accessible via the Resources `dropdown` menu. + +## Questions, Comments & Feedback +Questions, issues, suggestions or feedback are always welcome on Bitcoin.org. If +interested in contributing in this regard, please open an issue or submit a pull +request. + +## Use Discretion when Choosing an Exchange +As noted in the above screen shot, Bitcoin Exchanges provide varying degrees of +safety, security, privacy, and control over your funds and information. Perform +your own due diligence and choose a wallet where you will keep your bitcoin +before selecting an exchange. + +=== === === + +Interested in getting involved with Bitcoin.org? + +[Learn how you can participate](https://github.com/bitcoin-dot-org/bitcoin.org#how-to-participate). diff --git a/img/blog/free/bitcoin-exchanges.png b/img/blog/free/bitcoin-exchanges.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..36e47dea Binary files /dev/null and b/img/blog/free/bitcoin-exchanges.png differ