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<\/p>\nOver 100 million people globally now own cryptocurrency, a secure digital currency with high return potential. However, dealing in these currencies requires complex transactions and expensive fees. The technical processes involved protect the system from hackers. Dash\u2014one of the most popular cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin\u2014elevated the experience for crypto owners. The network offers fast, secure, and uncomplicated transactions, much like buying common goods and services from your phone.
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Developed in 2014, Dash is a semi-private cryptocurrency that improved three common Bitcoin blockchain weaknesses: administration, privacy, and speed. Since its inception, it has been <\/span>one of the top cryptocurrencies worldwide<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you wish to hold or trade in this cryptocurrency, you should first create a wallet\u2014<\/span>a storage solution designed to manage safekeeping and transactions. Below are some of the <\/span>different types of cryptocurrency wallets<\/span><\/a> available.<\/span><\/p>\n Whatever type of wallet you think will work best for you, you can get it through the <\/span>Dash Download Center<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n We highly recommend using Dash Core Wallet for those looking for desktop solutions. It supports all the currency\u2019s features, including CoinJoin and InstantSend. <\/span>Also known as the QT wallet, it operates as either a full node or master node in the system. Once you start using Dash Core Wallet, expect some synchronization time to download a full copy of the blockchain, which is several GB in size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After synchronization, you can see your balances and use available functions. You can use Dash Core Wallet on Windows, macOS, and Linux computers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n No matter what computer you use, remember to encrypt your Dash Wallet with the system to avoid unauthorized access. Use a strong password that you won\u2019t forget. Typing in the wrong one too many times will lock you out of the system and prevent you from digitally reaching your crypto.\u00a0<\/span>Click <\/span>Settings > Encrypt Wallet <\/span><\/i>to do this. After encryption, you will lose access to past backups. When you restart Dash Core, you can start using your wallet to move funds.<\/span><\/p>\n Check out the steps below on how to create a Dash wallet<\/span> for Windows, which should work on Windows 10, 8, 7, Windows XP, and Vista.<\/span><\/p>\n Visit the <\/span>Dash Download Center<\/span><\/a> to get the latest version. Click the <\/span>Download Installer <\/span><\/i>tab to run the recommended version. In case the website doesn\u2019t detect an ideal one, manually choose your operating system and pick between the 32 or 64-bit versions. When you\u2019re sure of the version you need, download the installer to your computer and save it in your <\/span>Downloads folder<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Open the downloaded file to start the installation process. If you see a Windows SmartScreen warning, skip past it by clicking <\/span>More Info <\/span><\/i>and then <\/span>Run Anyway. <\/span><\/i>This step should lead you to a series of verification windows, which you can continue by clicking <\/span>Next<\/span><\/i> and then <\/span>Install.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Dash Core will automatically start after installation. In case it does not, click <\/span>Start > Dash Core <\/span><\/i>to begin. When you run it for the first time, the program will offer a destination choice for the blockchain and wallet data. Pick a location with enough storage space for a file over 30 GB in size. If possible, use the default folder.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b>After installing Dash Core, link it to the network. You should see a status bar at the bottom that shows the synchronization progress. Doing so will enable the program to download the Dash blockchain to your computer. You will see a blue tick at the bottom right part of the screen when the synchronization is complete.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> This section describes how to install the Dash Core Wallet for macOS.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the latest version from the <\/span>Dash Download Center<\/span><\/a>. Click <\/span>Download Installer <\/span><\/i>to start the process. The site should detect the ideal wallet for you. If it doesn\u2019t, choose your operating system manually. Save the file to your <\/span>Downloads folder<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Open <\/span>Finder <\/span><\/i>and then your <\/span>Downloads folder<\/span><\/i>. Afterward, double-click the file to decompress it. A window will pop up to show its contents. Drag and drop the Dash Core app into your Applications folder to begin the installation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Open the <\/span>Launchpad <\/span><\/i>or use <\/span>Finder <\/span><\/i>to run Dash Core for the first time. Double-click the file to start it. If you receive a warning about an unidentified developer, control-click the app icon and choose <\/span>Open<\/span><\/i> in the shortcut menu and the dialog box. If you use Dash Core again, you can double-click the file as a registered app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This step downloads a full copy of the Dash blockchain to your device. If you have a slow connection, you might see a prompt saying <\/span>No block source available<\/span><\/i>. <\/i><\/b>Once the synchronization is complete, a small blue tick will appear in the lower right portion of your program.<\/span><\/p>\n Below is a step-by-step guide on creating a Dash Wallet for Linux computers.<\/span><\/p>\n Download the latest software version from the <\/span>Dash Download Center<\/span><\/a>. Click the latest version recommended by the site. In case the site can\u2019t recommend the ideal one for you, manually pick your operating system and between 32 and 64 bit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For Linux users, Dash Core appears as a compressed archive. By default, you will see a folder named <\/span>dashcore-0.17.0. <\/span><\/i>Start the app from the terminal using <\/span>dash-qt <\/span><\/i>as the command. When you run it for the first time, you will receive a prompt to choose a location for the file. After selecting a folder with enough space, Dash Core will automatically start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After installation, you will see an overview screen that will label your program as <\/span>out of sync. <\/span><\/i>A bottom window will show the synchronization progress, with a prompt saying <\/span>No block source available, <\/span><\/i>suggesting a poor connection. When you finish synchronizing, a blue tick will appear in the lower right corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve learned how to create a Dash Wallet,<\/span> it\u2019s time to <\/span>download Dash Core Installer from GitHub<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The most convenient way to install the Dash Wallet for iOS is through the App Store, the latest version of which requires an iOS 10 or newer. This process should be a cinch for iOS users, but you should also <\/span>download the source code<\/span><\/a> and sync it with the wallet. Check out the step-by-step guide on how to do this below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Download Dash iOS from the App Store<\/span><\/a> now to create your wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n Installing a Dash Wallet through the Google Play Store is the easiest way to start your wallet. If you don\u2019t have access to the Google Play Store, you can download and install an APK file by following these instructions:<\/span><\/p>\n Download Dash Android from Google Play<\/span><\/a> now to use your Dash Wallet. <\/span>Check out the source codes here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Buying Dash<\/span><\/a> often involves two transaction types: trading it with Bitcoin and <\/span>purchasing it with a fiat currency<\/span><\/a>\u2014<\/span>government-issued money such as dollars.\u00a0<\/span>The most convenient way to add money to a Dash wallet is trading it with Bitcoin through popular crypto exchange sites. It\u2019s a bit trickier to purchase Dash with a fiat currency because of the limited platforms that allow it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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How to Add Money to a Dash Wallet: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n
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