Getting started

New here? Wondering where to start?

Go to the official Minima website at www.minima.global for:

Visit the Minima website, listed above. This is the official site. It also contains instructions for some of the steps listed here.
Visit the Minima Discord to:

- Have a look at "The Rabbit Hole" for background on why Minima is important and the solutions it brings.
- Get a feel for the community.
- Poke around the many information sources.

Create a wallet. Using Android is simply a question of going to the Google Play Store (get the link from the Minima docs if you wish). iPhone is out of scope for the time being. Windows, Mac or Linux require a degree of tech-savviness. Write down your seed phrase, and store it somewhere safe and secret.
Get some Minima. For a tiny amount, you can use the MinimaCentral faucet. For anything more, there is the MiniSwap dapp from the Minima dappstore (which is difficult to use), or centralised exchanges Bitmart, Mexc and XT. You can find liquidity information and links to these on CoinMarketCap. DO NOT purchase Wrapped Minima (WMINIMA) on Ethereum as this can no longer be redeemed for Minima by new holders.
Go to the Minima dapp store via the Minima app and try out some of the dapps. In fact, you can try the Chatter dapp with no Minima.

Both by Bitfinex, and directed at more advanced users.

Founder Spartacus Rex talking about decentralisation, comparing Minima and other chains. Philosophy, on Bitfinex Talks on YouTube - 53 minutes of engaging and thought provoking discussion.
A good written summary of Minima at Bitfinex, including a succinct outline of what makes Minima different.

Minima is accessible for beginners and the advanced alike.