00:00Welcome back. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a brand new Bitcoin wallet using
00:04Blockstream Green on Linux with Flatback. Green is one of the most secure and user-friendly Bitcoin
00:09wallets available today, trusted by both beginners and experienced Bitcoiners. After installing
00:14Green with Flatback, you can open it from your Applications menu, or simply run the command
00:18Flatback Runcom Blockstream Green. This will launch the wallet. On the welcome screen,
00:24you'll see two main choices. You can create a new wallet, or you can restore an existing one
00:28using a recovery phrase. In this guide, we'll create a completely new wallet. Go ahead and
00:33click on Create New Wallet. The app will now generate a recovery phrase for you. This phrase
00:39is extremely important. It's essentially the master key to your Bitcoin. Anyone who has this
00:43phrase can access your funds, and without it, there is no way to recover your wallet if you
00:47lose access. Take your time here. Carefully write the phrase down on paper, and make sure the words
00:52are in the exact order shown. Store it somewhere safe and offline, like a notebook or backup sheet,
00:56and never share it with anyone. Do not take a screenshot, do not save it in cloud storage,
01:01and do not type it into your phone. Heaping it offline is the only way to ensure it remains
01:05secure. Once you've written it down, Green will ask you to confirm it by re-entering or selecting
01:10the correct words. This step makes sure you've saved it properly, and it's worth taking seriously.
01:15Think of this as testing your backup before you need it. After confirming the recovery phrase,
01:20you'll be asked to set a strong password for your wallet. This password doesn't replace the recovery
01:24phrase, but it adds a layer of protection for everyday use. If someone tries to open your
01:29wallet on your computer, they won't get in without your password. Choose something unique
01:33and strong, and don't reuse passwords from other accounts. And that's it. Your wallet is now
01:38successfully created. You'll see the main dashboard where you can send and receive Bitcoin.
01:43Every time you receive funds screen will automatically generate a fresh address.
01:47This improves your privacy by making it harder to track your transactions on the blockchain.
01:50Before finishing, I want to repeat the most important point, your recovery phrase is your
01:55wallet. Keep it safe, keep it offline, and never share it with anyone. Losing it means losing access
02:00to your Bitcoin, and sharing it means handing over control of your funds. Congratulations,
02:04you've just created your Bitcoin wallet with Blockstream Green on Linux. You now have a secure
02:08and reliable way to take control of your Bitcoin. If this tutorial was helpful, don't forget to like,
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02:16Thanks for watching, and stay safe out there. Now, let me add a bit more context for those
02:21who are new to Bitcoin Wallets. A Bitcoin wallet doesn't actually store Bitcoin inside your computer,
02:26it stores the private keys that prove ownership of your Bitcoin on the blockchain.
02:29Think of the wallet as a digital vault key, not the vault itself. This is why the recovery phrase
02:34is so powerful, it can recreate your vault keys anywhere, on any device. Using Blockstream Green on Linux
02:40through Flatpak also has its own advantages. Flatpak keeps the application isolated, meaning it sandboxes from
02:45the rest of your system, adding an extra layer of security. It also makes updating the wallet simple,
02:50just one flat backup do command keeps you on the latest version. If you're serious about security,
02:54you might also consider using Blockstream Green with a hardware wallet like Ledger or Trezor.
02:59This way, your private keys never touch your computer, they stay locked inside the hardware device,
03:03and Green just access the interface. One last step, don't wait until you're moving large amounts of
03:08Bitcoin to practice. Try sending a small test transaction first, just a few sets.
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