Satoshi is the smallest unit of bitcoin, equal to 0.00000001 BTC. It is named in honor of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym of the author of Bitcoin.

In April 2021, bitcoin production consumed more electricity than some entire countries, such as the Netherlands and Argentina.

Losing access to your cryptocurrency wallet can lead to an irretrievable loss of funds. However, there are examples of people forgetting passwords and accidentally becoming millionaires.

Cryptocurrencies are also used in charity events. For example, in 2021, a cryptocurrency charity organization similar to the Red Cross was created to help victims of COVID-19.

Several countries are actively exploring the possibility of issuing their own cryptocurrencies by central banks - digital national currencies (CBDCs).

Some companies accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a means of payment for their goods and services.

The emergence of decentralized financial systems (DeFi) allows users to obtain loans, store assets, and trade without intermediaries.