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Sats

Short for satoshis, the smallest units of Bitcoin.

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What are sats?

Sats is short for satoshis, the smallest units of Bitcoin, with 100 million sats in one bitcoin. The term is used to talk about small amounts without dealing in tiny decimals.

How it is used

Some people prefer to think in sats rather than fractions of a bitcoin, which can feel more natural for small purchases and tips.

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