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

Derived terms

• millisatoshi

Anagrams

• thiasos