User Guide

Complete guide to using BitMshauri bot - your Bitcoin education assistant

Table of Contents

Getting Started

First Steps

  1. Find the Bot: Search for @BitMshauriBot on Telegram
  2. Start the Bot: Send /start to begin
  3. Language Detection: The bot will automatically detect your preferred language
  4. Welcome Message: You'll receive a welcome message with available features

Pro Tip

Use /help anytime to see all available commands and features.

Basic Commands

/start Basic

Initialize the bot and begin your Bitcoin learning journey

Example: /start
/help Basic

Display comprehensive help menu with all available commands

Example: /help
/language Settings

Switch between Swahili and English languages

Example: /language
/profile User

View your learning progress and achievements

Example: /profile

Learning Features

Interactive Lessons

BitMshauri offers comprehensive Bitcoin education through interactive lessons:

Structured Learning Path

Follow a carefully designed curriculum from basics to advanced concepts

Progress Tracking

Track your learning progress and see which lessons you've completed

Achievement System

Earn badges and rewards as you complete lessons and quizzes

Commands for Learning

/lessons Learning

Access the main lessons menu

/quiz Learning

Take interactive quizzes to test your knowledge

/progress Learning

View your learning progress and statistics

/tips Learning

Get daily Bitcoin tips and insights

Price & Calculator Tools

Real-time Bitcoin Price

Stay updated with the latest Bitcoin prices and market information:

/price Price

Get current Bitcoin price in USD and TZS

Example: /price
/alert Price

Set price alerts for specific Bitcoin price levels

Example: /alert 45000

Smart Calculator

Convert between different currencies and Bitcoin using natural language:

Currency to Bitcoin

100 USD to BTC

Converts 100 US Dollars to Bitcoin

Bitcoin to Currency

0.1 BTC to TSh

Converts 0.1 Bitcoin to Tanzanian Shillings

Percentage Calculations

5% of 1 BTC

Calculates 5% of 1 Bitcoin

Community Features

Study Groups

Join or create study groups to learn Bitcoin together:

/groups Community

View available study groups

/create_group Community

Create a new study group

/join_group Community

Join an existing study group

Group Features

  • Group Discussions: Chat with group members about Bitcoin topics
  • Shared Learning: Track group progress and achievements
  • Group Challenges: Participate in weekly learning challenges
  • Maximum Size: Groups can have up to 50 members

AI Q&A Features

Ask Anything About Bitcoin

Get instant answers to your Bitcoin questions using AI:

Basic Questions

What is Bitcoin?

Get a comprehensive explanation of Bitcoin

Technical Questions

How does blockchain work?

Learn about blockchain technology

Practical Questions

How do I buy Bitcoin safely?

Get safety tips and best practices

Important Note

AI responses are for educational purposes only. Always do your own research and consult financial advisors for investment decisions.

Language Settings

Multi-language Support

BitMshauri supports both Swahili and English:

Swahili (Kiswahili)

Full support for Swahili language with culturally relevant examples

/language swahili

English

Complete English language support with international context

/language english

Automatic Language Detection

The bot automatically detects your preferred language based on your Telegram settings and message content.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Bot not responding

Solution: Try sending /start again or restart the conversation

Commands not working

Solution: Make sure you're typing commands exactly as shown (case-sensitive)

Price data not updating

Solution: Wait a few minutes and try /price again

Language not changing

Solution: Use /language and select your preferred language

Getting Help

If you're still experiencing issues:

  • Use /help for command reference
  • Contact support at mwanga02717@gmail.com
  • Join our community discussions in study groups