Can you explain how sats play a role in Bitcoin transactions?

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• Manish GuptaMar 26, 2025 · 4 months ago
  Sats, short for satoshis, are the smallest unit of Bitcoin. They represent a fraction of a Bitcoin and are used to measure and transact with smaller amounts. For example, if 1 Bitcoin is equal to 100 million sats, then 1 sat is equal to 0.00000001 Bitcoin. Sats are important because they allow for microtransactions and enable the use of Bitcoin in everyday transactions, such as buying a cup of coffee or paying for online services. They provide greater divisibility and flexibility compared to dealing with whole Bitcoins.
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• Sneha KunduApr 07, 2024 · a year ago
  Sats are like the cents of Bitcoin. Just as cents are used to represent smaller amounts of dollars, sats are used to represent smaller amounts of Bitcoin. They make it easier to transact with fractions of a Bitcoin and enable the use of Bitcoin in everyday purchases. So, instead of saying 'I'll pay you 0.0001 Bitcoin for that item,' you can simply say 'I'll pay you 10,000 sats.' It's a more user-friendly way to deal with smaller amounts in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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• Andrew HoryczunNov 30, 2020 · 5 years ago
  In the world of Bitcoin, sats are the superheroes of microtransactions. They allow for seamless and cost-effective transfers of small amounts of Bitcoin. Let's say you want to send a friend 0.00005 Bitcoin. Instead of dealing with all those zeros, you can just send them 5,000 sats. It's quick, easy, and makes Bitcoin more accessible to everyone. At BYDFi, we understand the importance of sats and strive to provide a user-friendly platform for sats-based transactions.
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