[bisq-network/bisq-docs] [WIP] Produce a 'getting started' guide (#45)

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+.After configuring a payment account: we picked Zelle, so Zelle offers are now enabled.
+image::after-adding-fiat-account.png[Configuring a national currency account]
+
+== Get a security deposit
+
+Just 1 more thing to do before we can trade with Bisq: we need to obtain enough bitcoin for a security deposit.
+
+To prevent fraud, Bisq requires buyers and sellers to post a security deposit in bitcoin for every trade. On the buy side, it's {btc-deposit} BTC, along with a trading fee & mining fees for the transfers.
+
+As of this writing, that means you'll need {btc-deposit-plus-fees} BTC.
+
+If you don't already own this bitcoin, you'll need to obtain it. How? You've got options. Do you have any friends or family who could help? Otherwise, you can try a local bitcoin ATM (many don't require ID for small transactions), vouchers, or bitcoin meetups/events.
+
+[WARNING]
+.How about getting bitcoin through an exchange like Coinbase?

Coinbase is not an exchange. It's a digital wallet and platform. GDAX is an exchange operated by Coinbase.

> +image::after-adding-fiat-account.png[Configuring a national currency account]
+
+== Get a security deposit
+
+Just 1 more thing to do before we can trade with Bisq: we need to obtain enough bitcoin for a security deposit.
+
+To prevent fraud, Bisq requires buyers and sellers to post a security deposit in bitcoin for every trade. On the buy side, it's {btc-deposit} BTC, along with a trading fee & mining fees for the transfers.
+
+As of this writing, that means you'll need {btc-deposit-plus-fees} BTC.
+
+If you don't already own this bitcoin, you'll need to obtain it. How? You've got options. Do you have any friends or family who could help? Otherwise, you can try a local bitcoin ATM (many don't require ID for small transactions), vouchers, or bitcoin meetups/events.
+
+[WARNING]
+.How about getting bitcoin through an exchange like Coinbase?
+====
+Most centralized exchanges (like Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, etc) track your personal information, putting you at risk by tying your identity with your bitcoin.

Coinbase is not an exchange. It's a digital wallet and platform. GDAX is an exchange operated by Coinbase.

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+Bisq is built on some https://bisq.network/philosophy/[serious principles^] and some https://github.com/bisq-network[seriously impressive code^], but it's surprisingly approachable. This guide will help you get up & running quickly.

`seriously impressive code` is very tongue-in-cheek.

> +image::mark-payment-sent.png[Mark payment as sent,400,400]
+
+Once you've sent your payment, be sure to mark the payment as sent in Bisq.
+
+It's easy to forget this step, but remember: to maximize your privacy, Bisq doesn't actually integrate with national currency payment methods—so it won't know you've sent your payment until you tell it.
+
+--
+
+=== 6. Complete trade
+
+[.float-group]
+--
+
+[.right.text-center]
+.Trade complete!
+image::complete-trade.png[Complete trade,400,400]

Image is missing.

> +
+When the seller receives your payment, they'll mark it as received in Bisq. Bisq will then complete the trade by releasing the bitcoin you bought to you (along with your deposit).
+
+You can keep your new bitcoin in a built-in Bisq wallet (click "Move Funds to Bisq Wallet"), or send it somewhere else (click "Withdraw to External Wallet").
+
+--
+
+Congratulations. You've just completed your first trade on Bisq!
+
+== Get help
+
+If you get stuck, reach out! There's a community of people to help you on https://bisq.community/[the forums^], https://www.reddit.com/r/bisq//[/r/bisq on reddit^], and https://t.me/bisq_p2p[Telegram^].
+
+== Stay in touch
+
+If Bitcoin's motto is "be your own bank" then Bisq's motto is "be your own exchange." It's an exciting concept, it's growing fast, and it's something you'll want to follow.

`it's something you'll want to follow` is quite didactic.

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