Sending Bitcoin without the cold sweat
First-time sends are nerve-wracking. A short checklist that turns “I hope I did that right” into “done, easy.”
5 of 8 · Get your first bitcoinThe first time you send real Bitcoin, your palms sweat. That’s normal. It feels irreversible because it is irreversible. Good news: a simple routine makes it boring, and boring is exactly what you want with money.
The send checklist
- Scan, don’t type. Use the QR code whenever you can. Hand-typing a 30-character is how mistakes happen.
- Verify the first and last few characters. Malware can swap a copied address. A two-second glance at both ends catches it.
- Confirm the amount in . Then confirm it again. Decimal points are sneaky.
- Pick your fee. Not urgent? Choose a lower fee and let it ride. Need it fast? Pay up for the next .
There’s no undo button. So the test send is your best friend.
The test-send trick
Sending a large amount somewhere new? Send a tiny bit first: a few thousand sats. Confirm it arrives. Then send the rest with total confidence. The minuscule fee is the cheapest peace of mind you’ll ever buy.
Bad Wallet shows you a clear summary before anything leaves your : address, amount, and fee. So there’s always one last honest look before you commit.
The one thing to remember
Check the address, check the amount, pick a fee, send a tiny test first. That’s the whole ritual.