<p>Bitcoin exchanges are complex networks designed to track bitcoin prices and to allow for secure buying and selling of bitcoins. This requires a vast programming knowledge in order to set up. Seeing that you do not have much of a technical background, I do not recommend venturing into setting an exchange up. That being said there are several exchanges that already exist, such as my favorite BTCe, that you may want to look into.</p>

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2014-01-21T00:50:20.920Z
2014-01-21T00:50:20.920Z
JVarhol
<p>Check this opensource exchange for altcoins, with right hands you might contribute code for fiat:</p>

<p><a href="https://github.com/r3wt/openex" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/r3wt/openex</a> </p>

<p>Here is a bitcointalk thread: <a href="https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=320975.0;all" rel="nofollow">https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=320975.0;all</a> </p>

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2014-01-21T21:52:11.257Z
2014-01-21T21:52:11.257Z
ConcealmEnt
<p>To whom may concern,</p>

<p>I am new to the scene of Bitcoin and have no prior computer/ technical background. I am planning to setup a personal exchange for trading rather than relying on exchanges and localbitcoin. Could anyone elucidate me as to how to setup a secure personal exchange and how to do backup just in case there is a computer virus or to prevent people from hacking. Please do not suggest Buttercoin as a platform as you need to pay them for each transaction. Thanks in advance. </p>

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2014-01-20T06:34:01.803Z
It's unclear what you are asking for. The idea of a "personal exchange" doesn't make sense because to have an exchange, you need to involve other people (to trade with).
Greg Hewgill
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2014-01-20T08:18:09.730Z
If you need to ask how, you shouldn't. Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies are extremely complex and delicate, you will only waste your own time.
John T
<exchanges><market><buttercoin>
Bitcoin exchange setup
user12437
# Bitcoin exchange setup

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-01-20)

To whom may concern,

I am new to the scene of Bitcoin and have no prior computer/ technical background. I am planning to setup a personal exchange for trading rather than relying on exchanges and localbitcoin. Could anyone elucidate me as to how to setup a secure personal exchange and how to do backup just in case there is a computer virus or to prevent people from hacking. Please do not suggest Buttercoin as a platform as you need to pay them for each transaction. Thanks in advance.

**Tags:** exchanges, market, buttercoin

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: It's unclear what you are asking for. The idea of a "personal exchange" doesn't make sense because to have an exchange, you need to involve other people (to trade with).  
> **username_2**: If you need to ask how, you shouldn't. Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies are extremely complex and delicate, you will only waste your own time.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2014-01-21. Score: 1

Bitcoin exchanges are complex networks designed to track bitcoin prices and to allow for secure buying and selling of bitcoins. This requires a vast programming knowledge in order to set up. Seeing that you do not have much of a technical background, I do not recommend venturing into setting an exchange up. That being said there are several exchanges that already exist, such as my favorite BTCe, that you may want to look into.


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### Answer by username_4 on 2014-01-21. Score: 0

Check this opensource exchange for altcoins, with right hands you might contribute code for fiat:

<https://github.com/r3wt/openex>

Here is a bitcointalk thread: <https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=320975.0;all>


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