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This is the twenty-second day of my 30 days challenge dedicated to crypto resources. Each day I will post a relevant resource (used by me, or recommended) and at the end of each post you'll see a list of all the previous articles. 

Maybe the first word that comes to mind when you're looking to buy or sell Bitcoin is: "exchange". It is obviously correct, but unfortunately, it's incomplete.

There are many other ways to get Bitcoin, and lately one of these, namely the so-called "over the counter" (OTC) platforms, is getting a lot of traction. Some rumors are even pointing to [China allowing OTC exchanges to function on Hong Kong](https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@dragosroua/rumors-of-bitcoin-trading-resuming-in-china-are-amplifying-so-what-else-is-new), while still banning online exchanges on mainland.

TodayI'm presenting you one of the oldest and most respected OTC platforms known on the market: [LocalBitcoins.com](https://localbitcoins.com). As you can see from the screenshot above, it's a place where regular people are posting buy and sell offers, much like in a CraigsList for Bitcoin.

The transaction is done in person, no middle-man involved.

As always, when you're using p2p (person 2 person) platforms, you should get your due diligences:

* does the person really exists?
* does it have a back log of (successful) transactions?
* does he have reviews from other customers?
* is he/she a tax agent in disguise? (well, maybe not using these exact words, but you get my point).
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# Previous Resources
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 21: Token Data, How Much Is Any ICO Worth?](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-21-token-data-how-much-is-any-ico-worth)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 20: Steem Powered Websites](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-20-steem-powered-websites)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 19: earn.com - Earn Bitcoin By Reading Email (And Not Only By That)](https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-19-earn-com-earn-bitcoin-by-reading-email-and-not-only-by-that)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 18: 99Bitcoins.com - Crypto Translated In Plain English](https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-18-99bitcoins-com-crypto-translated-in-plain-english)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 17: Make Your Own Portfolio Tracker With Google Sheets (Template Included)](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-17-make-your-own-portfolio-tracker-with-google-sheets-template-included)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 16: The Age of Cryptocurrency (Yes, An Actual Book!)](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-16-the-age-of-cryptocurrency-yes-an-actual-book)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 15: WhatToMine.com - Mining Calculator](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-15-whattomine-com-mining-calculator)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 14: Utopian.io - Get Rewarded For Open Source Contributions](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-14-utopian-io-get-rewarded-for-open-source-contributions)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 13: CryptoGrind.com - Freelance For Bitcoin](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-13-cryptogrind-com-freelance-for-bitcoin)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 12: Andreas Antonopoulos YouTube Channel](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-12-andreas-antonopoulos-youtube-channel)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 11: CoinsCalendar.com](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-11-coinscalendar-com)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 10: BlockchainDemo.io](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-10-blockchaindemo-io)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 9: Prepaid Bitcoin Visa Cards: Bitwala](https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-9-prepaid-bitcoin-visa-cards-bitwala)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 8: BlockchainDevJobs.com](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-8-blockchaindevjobs-com)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 7: Jaxx Wallet](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-7-jaxx-wallet)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 6: /r/Jobs4Bitcoins](https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-6-r-jobs4bitcoins)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 5: Icotracker.Net](https://steemit.com/blockchain/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-5-icotracker-net)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 4: Coinbuzz.Stream](https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-3-coinbuzz-stream)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 3: Bitcoin Magazine](https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-3-bitcoin-magazine)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 2: BitcoinTalk Forum](https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-2-bitcointalk-forum)
* [Crypto Enthusiasts Resources, Ep. 1: Altcoins Ups And Downs](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/crypto-enthusiasts-resources-ep-1-altcoins-ups-and-downs)
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_If you're new to Steemit, you may find these articles relevant (that's also part of my witness activity to support new members of the platform)_:
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* [Witnesses: What Are They And Why Should You Care?](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/steemit-newbie-faq-witnesses-what-are-they-and-why-should-you-care)
* [How Can I Mine Steem And What CPU / GPU Power Do I Need For That?](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/steemit-newbie-faq-how-can-i-mine-steem-and-what-cpu-gpu-power-do-i-need-for-that)
* [The Beginner Guide To Not Getting Hacked On Steemit](https://steemit.com/steemit/@dragosroua/the-beginner-guide-to-not-getting-hacked-on-steemit)