# what is the satohsi ?

By [kadir](https://paragraph.com/@bbvaswitzerland) · 2023-04-02

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**A satoshi is the smallest denomination of bitcoin, equivalent to 100 millionth of a bitcoin**. Bitcoins can be split into smaller units to facilitate smaller transactions. The satoshi was named after the bitcoin founder(s) known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

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*Originally published on [kadir](https://paragraph.com/@bbvaswitzerland/what-is-the-satohsi)*