satoshi

See also: Satoshi

English

Etymology

Named after Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous designer of Bitcoin, from Japanese さとし (Satoshi), nominalization of the classical adjective 聡し (satoshi), modern 聡い (satoi, “clever, smart, sharp”).

Pronunciation
  • Homophone: Satoshi
  • IPA(key): /saˈtowʃi/, /sɐˈtowʃɪ/

Noun

satoshi (plural satoshis or satoshi)

  1. A hundred-millionth (10−8) of a bitcoin; the same as 10 nanocoins (nBTC) or 10−8 BTC.
    Synonym: sat

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