# Managing Your Cryptocurrency

Complete guide to understanding, securing, and using your digital wallets.

## What Is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is digital currency existing only on the server's blockchain. It represents real value in your economy and can be transferred, traded, and stored like real money.

### Key Concepts

* **Wallet** - Your personal account for storing digital currency
* **Balance** - Amount of each cryptocurrency you own
* **Currency** - Different types of digital money (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Server Coin, etc.)
* **Transaction** - A transfer of currency between wallets
* **Address** - Your unique wallet identifier (required to receive transfers)

## First Time Setup

When you open the Crypto app for the first time:

1. System creates secure wallets for each available currency
2. Each wallet receives a unique address
3. You see your starting balance (set by server admin)
4. Your dashboard displays all available currencies
5. Data automatically syncs with the server

## Accessing Your Wallet

### In the Crypto App

1. Open Crypto app from home screen
2. Select a currency from the list
3. View your wallet information:
   * Current balance
   * Wallet address
   * Transaction history
   * Market value (if enabled)

### Wallet Information

Your wallet displays:

| Field            | Description                      |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------- |
| Balance          | Current amount of cryptocurrency |
| Address          | Unique identifier                |
| Created          | When wallet was created          |
| Last Transaction | Your most recent activity        |
| Total Received   | Cumulative amount received       |
| Total Sent       | Cumulative amount sent           |

## Understanding Currencies

Your wallet supports multiple cryptocurrencies. Common types include:

**Bitcoin (BTC)** - Primary digital currency, typically used for major transactions

**Ethereum (ETH)** - Secondary currency, often used for specific purposes

**Server Coin** - Custom currency specific to your server economy

**Utility Tokens** - Tokens for specific transactions or access

**Stablecoins** - Digital representation of USD/EUR with stable value

### Currency Details

Click any currency to view:

* Symbol (BTC, ETH, etc.)
* Full name
* Your balance
* Wallet address
* Market price (if enabled)
* 24-hour price change (if enabled)
* Trading volume (if enabled)
* Market cap (if available)

### Which Currency to Use?

**Bitcoin** - Large transactions, main economy transfers, long-term storage

**Ethereum** - Smart contract interactions, secondary payments, trading

**Server Coin** - Server-specific activities, quests, rewards, unique features

**Stablecoins** - Consistent value, price-sensitive transactions, transparency

## Your Wallet Address

### What It Is

Your wallet address is:

* **Unique** - No two wallets share the same address
* **Public** - Safe to share with anyone
* **Permanent** - Never changes
* **Required** - Needed for others to send you currency

Addresses are typically formatted like: `0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f42000`

### Sharing Your Address

To receive currency from someone:

1. Copy your wallet address (use Copy button)
2. Share via any communication method
3. They send currency to your address
4. Transaction typically completes within seconds

**Important:** Addresses are case-sensitive. Verify before sharing.

## Wallet Security

### Server Protection

Your wallet is protected by:

* Server-side encryption
* Secure database infrastructure
* Regular security audits
* Redundant backups

### Your Responsibilities

**DO:**

* Keep your laptop secure
* Use a strong password (if password protection enabled)
* Review transactions regularly
* Report suspicious activity to admins
* Keep your login credentials private
* Enable two-factor authentication if available

**DON'T:**

* Share your wallet password with anyone
* Give admin credentials to other players
* Leave your laptop unattended while logged in
* Click suspicious links claiming to be wallet-related
* Trust anyone asking for wallet information

### Two-Factor Authentication

If available on your server:

1. Open Settings → Security
2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication
3. Follow setup instructions
4. Store backup codes in safe location

## Making Transfers

A transfer moves cryptocurrency from your wallet to another player's wallet. Transfers are fast, secure, and permanently recorded.

### Key Points

* Transfers are **permanent** - cannot be undone
* Transfers are **instant** - usually complete within seconds
* Transfers are **recorded** - visible in transaction history
* You **must have sufficient balance** including any applicable fees

### Starting a Transfer

1. **Open Crypto app** - From home screen
2. **Select currency** - Choose which cryptocurrency to send
3. **Click "Send"** - Initiate transfer
4. **Enter recipient:**
   * By Address - Paste or type full address
   * By Username - Select from player contacts
   * QR Code - Scan if available
5. **Enter amount** - Type amount and verify balance
6. **Add notes (optional)** - Include reference or purpose
7. **Confirm and send** - Review all details and confirm

### Before Confirming

Always verify:

* Recipient address (transfers cannot be reversed)
* Amount (check available balance)
* Fees (if applicable)
* Your remaining balance after transfer

### Transaction Fees

Some servers charge transaction fees:

* View fee before confirming
* Fee is deducted from your balance
* Fee goes to server operator
* Some transactions are fee-free

### Processing Time

Most transfers complete instantly (< 1 second). Large transfers may take 5-30 seconds pending verification.

### If You Made a Mistake

**Transfers cannot be canceled or reversed.** If you sent funds to the wrong address:

1. Contact the recipient - Ask them to return funds
2. Contact admin - Report the error
3. Document everything - Keep records

### Prevention

* Double-check addresses before confirming
* Test with small amounts first
* Copy-paste to avoid typos
* Use saved contacts when possible

### Saving Frequent Recipients

After successful transfer:

1. Click "Save Contact"
2. Name the contact
3. Future transfers are faster

## Transaction History

### Accessing History

1. Open Crypto app
2. Select a currency
3. Click "History" or "Transactions"
4. View all transactions for that currency

Click "All Transactions" to see combined history across all currencies.

### Transaction Information

Each transaction shows:

| Field   | Description                      |
| ------- | -------------------------------- |
| Date    | When transaction occurred        |
| Time    | Specific time                    |
| Type    | Send, Receive, Exchange          |
| Amount  | Quantity of currency             |
| To/From | Recipient or sender              |
| Status  | Pending, Confirmed, Failed       |
| Fee     | Transaction cost (if applicable) |
| Balance | Your balance after transaction   |

### Transaction Types

**Sent** - You initiated this transfer (↑)

**Received** - You received this transfer (↓)

**Exchange** - You traded currencies (⇄)

**Pending** - Transaction in progress (⏳)

### Transaction Status

* **Pending** - Processing (wait for confirmation)
* **Confirmed** - Complete and verified
* **Failed** - Did not complete (funds returned)

### Filtering & Sorting

**Filter By:**

* Type - Sent, Received, All
* Currency - Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.
* Status - Pending, Confirmed, Failed
* Date Range - Custom selection
* Amount - Minimum/maximum filters

**Sort By:**

* Latest First - Recent transactions on top
* Oldest First - Chronological order
* Largest Amount - Highest transactions first
* By Currency - Grouped by type

### Viewing Full Details

Click any transaction to see:

* Transaction ID
* Block info
* Confirmation status
* Exact date & time
* Sending and receiving addresses
* Amount and fee
* Optional notes
* Network status

### Exporting Data

Export your transaction history:

1. Click "Export" button
2. Choose format (CSV, PDF)
3. Select date range
4. Choose fields to include
5. Download to system

### Using History

**Verification:**

* Verify payments received
* Confirm transfers sent
* Check account balance accuracy
* Track business expenses
* Audit your activity

**Record Keeping:**

* Tax documentation
* Business accounting
* Personal finance tracking
* Dispute resolution
* Proof of payment

**Finding Transactions:**

* By Date - Use date range filter
* By Amount - Set minimum/maximum
* By Recipient - Search player name or address
* By Purpose - Search transaction notes

## Market Information

Price information varies by economy mode. Your server may display:

* **Current Price** - Real-time or simulated value
* **24 Hour Change** - Percentage movement
* **Price History** - Chart of past values
* **High/Low** - Daily range
* **Volume** - Amount traded

### Currency Exchange

If exchange is enabled on your server:

1. Open Crypto app
2. Click "Exchange" or "Swap"
3. Select currencies to trade
4. Enter amount to exchange
5. Review exchange rate
6. Confirm trade

Exchange rates may include fees or spread.

## Troubleshooting

### Balance Verification

Your balance includes:

* **Available** - Ready to spend
* **Pending** - Transfers in progress
* **Reserved** - Held for trades/swaps

### Transfer Failed

**Possible causes:**

* Insufficient balance (including fees)
* Invalid recipient address
* Recipient wallet doesn't exist
* Transfer limit exceeded
* Network error

**Solution:**

* Verify balance and address
* Check with admin if limits exceeded
* Try again if network error

### Wallet Issues

**Wallet won't open:**

* Close and reopen Crypto app
* Restart laptop (press ESC)
* Check server status

**Wrong balance:**

* Refresh app (close and reopen)
* Check pending transactions
* Contact admin if persistent


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