noun

Satoshi

sa-TOWSHEE

Satoshi (noun) means the smallest unit of bitcoin, equal to one hundred-millionth (0.00000001) of a single bitcoin. Example: “She sent him fifty thousand satoshis to cover the small purchase.”

noun

The smallest unit of bitcoin, equal to one hundred-millionth (0.00000001) of a single bitcoin.

"She sent him fifty thousand satoshis to cover the small purchase."

"Transaction fees on the network are often quoted in satoshis rather than whole bitcoins."

How to use Satoshi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe "cent" of bitcoin — the tiniest fraction the currency can be divided into.

Common mistake

Don't confuse the unit "satoshi" (lowercase, plural satoshis) with the name Satoshi Nakamoto, the person it's named after.

Common pairings

a few satoshis priced in satoshis satoshi per byte

Word forms

satoshis plural, satoshi plural

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Etymology

Named after Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, as a tribute unit within the currency's own protocol.

Rhymes for Satoshi

Yoshi joshi Hiroshi Kiyoshi Hideyoshi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Satoshi” mean?

The word “Satoshi” means the smallest unit of bitcoin, equal to one hundred-millionth (0.00000001) of a single bitcoin. In plain terms, the "cent" of bitcoin — the tiniest fraction the currency can be divided into.

How do you pronounce “Satoshi”?

“Satoshi” is pronounced sa-TOWSHEE (/saˈtowʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Satoshi” in a sentence?

Here is “Satoshi” used in a sentence: “She sent him fifty thousand satoshis to cover the small purchase.”

What part of speech is “Satoshi”?

“Satoshi” is a noun.