satoshi en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /saˈtowʃi/
- /sɐˈtowʃɪ/
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”).
Meanings
- A hundred-millionth (10⁻⁸) of a bitcoin; the same as 10 nanocoins (nBTC) or 10⁻⁸ BTC.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| satoshis | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| satoshi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |