Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks; managing transactions and the issuing of bitcoins is carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin is open-source; its design is public, nobody owns or controls Bitcoin and everyone can take part. Through many of its unique properties, Bitcoin allows exciting uses that could not be covered by any previous payment system. Download a Wallet Download an app or program Bitcoin Wallet which allows you to send and receive bitcoins. Add Bitcoin to a Wallet Once your wallet is downloaded and activated you can add some bitcoins via credit card. Send/Receive with Wallet The process of sending bitcoins is very easy. In two words, you need to send receiver's public Bitcoin address.