• Step 1: Create Your BCHNostr Account
• Step 2: Back Up Your Nostr Private Key
• Step 3: Set Up Your Profile
  • Display Name
  • About Section
  • Profile Picture
  • Banner Image
  • Option A: Cashonize
  • Option B: Paytaca Wallet
• Step 6: Get Your BCH Receiving Address
  • Creating Your Tipping Wallet

Imagine a social network where you truly own your account.

No centralized company controls your identity. No platform can lock you out of your audience. Better yet, users can send you real Bitcoin Cash directly for your content.

§Welcome to BCHNostr.

BCHNostr combines the decentralized social protocol Nostr with the peer-to-peer electronic cash system of Bitcoin Cash (BCH), creating a platform where communication and value transfer happen together.

If you’re new to BCHNostr, don’t worry.

This guide will take you from complete beginner to fully operational in just a few steps.

By the end, you’ll have:

✅ A BCHNostr account

✅ Your Nostr identity secured

✅ A customized profile

✅ A BCH wallet

✅ BCH tipping enabled

✅ All recovery information backed up safely

Let’s get started.

§Step 1: Create Your BCHNostr Account

Begin by opening BCHNostr using the referral link below:

https://bchnostr.com?ref=2561af6ed0f4a245645654eda8c2ca61792cae5a6620b92bd75c42fbaecce8c7

Once the site loads:

1. Select “Join BCHNostr - It’s free”

2. Follow the registration process

3. BCHNostr will generate your Nostr identity

This identity belongs entirely to you.

Unlike traditional social media accounts, your identity is not controlled by BCHNostr. It is controlled by your private key.

Which brings us to the most important step of this guide.

§Step 2: Back Up Your Nostr Private Key

When BCHNostr creates your account, you’ll receive two important keys:

• npub (Public Key)

• nsec (Private Key)

Think of them like this:

npub = Your public username

nsec = The master key to your account

Anyone with your nsec can completely control your BCHNostr identity.

Treat it like the keys to your house.

Never

❌ Share your nsec

❌ Send screenshots of it

❌ Store it in public cloud notes

❌ Post it online

Recommended Backup Methods

✅ Password manager

✅ Encrypted vault

✅ Written on paper

✅ Multiple offline backups

If you lose your nsec, you may permanently lose access to your account.

Take a few minutes now to back it up properly.

Future-you will be grateful.

§Step 3: Set Up Your Profile

Now it’s time to make your BCHNostr profile your own.

Navigate to:

Profile → Edit Profile

You’ll see several profile customization options.

§Display Name

Choose the name people will recognize you by.

Examples:

• BCH Explorer

• Freedom Merchant

• Crypto Nomad

• Satoshi Builder

§About Section

Tell the community a little about yourself.

Example:

“Bitcoin Cash enthusiast exploring decentralized social media and peer-to-peer electronic cash.”

§Profile Picture

Upload an image or use a direct image URL.

Many users use images hosted on:

• X (Twitter)

• Imgur

• Personal websites

• Image hosting platforms

Simply paste the image URL if supported.

§Banner Image

Your banner is the large image displayed behind your profile.

Popular choices include:

• BCH artwork

• Personal branding

• Nature photography

• Crypto-themed graphics

A good banner helps your profile stand out.

Step 4: Create a Bitcoin Cash Wallet

To receive BCH tips, you’ll need a BCH wallet.

Two beginner-friendly options are:

§Option A: Cashonize

Visit: https://cashonize.com

Cashonize is simple, browser-based, and quick to set up.

§Option B: Paytaca Wallet

Download:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paytaca.app

Paytaca is one of the most popular Bitcoin Cash wallets and supports many BCH ecosystem features.

Choose whichever option feels most comfortable for you.

Step 5: Secure Your Recovery Phrase

When creating your BCH wallet, you’ll receive a recovery phrase.

Usually:

• 12 words

• 18 words

• 24 words

These words are not a password.

They are your wallet.

Anyone who possesses these words can access your funds.

Best Practices

✅ Write them on paper

✅ Store them somewhere secure

✅ Create multiple backups

✅ Keep them offline

Never

❌ Screenshot them

❌ Email them to yourself

❌ Store them in messaging apps

❌ Share them with anyone

If your device breaks or gets lost, your recovery phrase is how you restore your wallet.

Protect it carefully.

§Step 6: Get Your BCH Receiving Address

Once your wallet is created:

1. Open your wallet

2. Tap Receive

3. Copy your BCH address

It will look something like:

bitcoincash:qxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Keep this address handy.

You’ll need it for BCHNostr.

Step 7: Connect Your BCH Address to BCHNostr

Return to BCHNostr.

Open:

Settings → Wallet / BCH Address

Paste your BCH receiving address and save.

That’s it.

Other BCHNostr users can now send Bitcoin Cash directly to you.

Congratulations.

You’ve officially enabled BCH tipping on your profile.

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Step 8: Create a Separate Wallet for Tipping

This is a personal preference and not financial advice, but many experienced users prefer keeping their BCHNostr tipping wallet separate from their primary BCH savings wallet.

Think of it like carrying spending money in your pocket while keeping your savings in a secure vault.

Your tipping wallet is intended for everyday activity:

• Sending tips

• Receiving tips

• Community events

• Supporting creators

Meanwhile, your primary wallet can remain focused on:

• Long-term holdings

• Larger balances

• Savings

• Additional security measures

Why Use a Separate Wallet?

Using separate wallets can offer:

✅ Better organization

✅ Easier spending tracking

✅ Reduced exposure of your primary funds

✅ Cleaner management of social tipping activities

For example:

§Wallet A

• BCH savings

• Long-term storage

• Larger balances

§Wallet B

• BCHNostr tipping wallet

• Daily activity

• Small spending balance

§Creating Your Tipping Wallet

BCHNostr may provide options to:

• Create a new wallet

• Import an existing wallet

If creating a new wallet, BCHNostr will generate a new recovery phrase.

If importing a wallet, make sure you understand which wallet is being imported and what funds it contains.

Important

Back up this wallet too.

Even if it only contains a small amount of BCH today, it deserves the same level of protection.

Save the recovery phrase securely and never share:

❌ Seed phrases

❌ Recovery words

❌ Private keys

A separate wallet won’t eliminate risk, but it can help compartmentalize your BCH activities and keep your social tipping funds organized.

Start small and get comfortable with the process.

Step 9: Fund Your Tipping Wallet

Now send a small amount of BCH into your tipping wallet.

You don’t need much.

Many users start with a tiny amount simply to learn how everything works.

Try:

• Sending a test transaction

• Tipping a few creators

• Participating in community events

• Rewarding helpful content

Once you’re comfortable, you can adjust your wallet balance accordingly.

You’re Ready!

Congratulations.

You now have:

✅ A BCHNostr account

✅ Your Nostr keys secured

✅ A personalized profile

✅ A BCH wallet

✅ BCH receiving enabled

✅ A dedicated tipping wallet

✅ Recovery phrases backed up safely

Now comes the fun part.

Follow interesting people. Join conversations. Share ideas. Support creators. Earn BCH. Tip BCH.

Help grow a decentralized social economy powered by Bitcoin Cash.

Welcome to BCHNostr.

The future of social media might not be owned by a company.

It might be owned by its users.

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Quick Safety Checklist

□ Saved your nsec key

□ Saved your BCH wallet seed phrase

□ Added a profile picture

□ Added a banner image

□ Added your BCH receiving address

□ Created a dedicated tipping wallet

□ Tested receiving BCH

□ Backed up everything offline

If every box is checked, you’re ready to explore the BCHNostr universe.