Here’s how to send it to someone:
- Get Their Public adress (Key): They’ll give you a long string of numbers and letters called a “wallet address.” This is like their bank account number.
- Use Your Wallet: Your crypto wallet (app or program) will have a “send” option.
- Enter Details: Paste in their Public adress (Key) the amount to send and pay a small fee (like a postage stamp).
- Hit Send!: Your wallet broadcasts the transaction to the blockchain (like a giant public record book).
- “Miners” Do the Work: People with powerful computers called “miners” check the transaction to make sure it’s legit.
- Money Arrives!: Once the transaction is confirmed, the crypto will show up in your friend’s wallet.
How This is Different from Traditional Money?
- No Middleman: No banks are involved in crypto transactions.
- Can Take a While: Confirming the transaction can take a few minutes or even longer, depending on the cryptocurrency.
- You’re in Charge: It’s your responsibility to make sure you have the right wallet address, to protect your private key, etc.
The Big Idea: Sending crypto is a bit like sending an email – you need the recipient’s address, and you have to hit “send” for it to go through.
