Cryptocurrency Q&A How many bits is Bitcoin?

How many bits is Bitcoin?

benjamin_rose_author benjamin_rose_author Thu Dec 05 2024 | 6 answers 1175
I'm trying to understand the technical details of Bitcoin. Specifically, I want to know how many bits is used in the Bitcoin system. Is it a certain number of bits that represents each Bitcoin, or is it something else entirely? How many bits is Bitcoin?

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Stefano Stefano Sat Dec 07 2024
The relationship between Bitcoin and its smallest unit is straightforward.

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Lucia Lucia Fri Dec 06 2024
Specifically, 1 million bits, which is numerically represented as 1,000,000, constitute a single Bitcoin.

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PulseRider PulseRider Fri Dec 06 2024
Instead, 1 Bit is equivalent to 100 Satoshi, providing a finer granularity for transactions.

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MysticEchoFirefly MysticEchoFirefly Fri Dec 06 2024
This conversion highlights the divisibility of Bitcoin, allowing for transactions involving fractional amounts.

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EmilyJohnson EmilyJohnson Fri Dec 06 2024
In the Bitcoin ecosystem, the smallest unit is known as a Satoshi.

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