Bitcoin: not just a coin, but a unit of value
Just like a dollar is divided into cents or a peso into centavos,
Bitcoin is divisible into smaller units too.
And here’s the best part:
You don’t need to buy a full Bitcoin to start using it.
What’s a satoshi?
Each Bitcoin is made up of 100 million tiny units called satoshis, or sats for short.
They’re named after Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s mysterious inventor.
Breakdown:
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1 Bitcoin = 100,000,000 satoshis
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1 satoshi ≈ COP 5 (USD 0.00119)
Why does this matter?
Because many people think, “Bitcoin is too expensive.”
But the truth is — you can start with just a few thousand sats.
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10,000 sats
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50,000 sats
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1,000,000 sats
All without needing to spend millions of pesos.
Wallets make sats easier to understand
Many Bitcoin wallets let you view your balance in sats, which is helpful if you’re starting small.
Thinking in sats helps you:
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Focus on how much Bitcoin you have, not just price
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Set realistic goals
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Learn without pressure
Everyday examples (in sats)
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Coffee: 10,000 sats
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Donation: 25,000 sats
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Monthly savings goal: 500,000 sats
Summary
✅ Bitcoin is made of 100 million satoshis
✅ You don’t need a full BTC to start
✅ Sats make Bitcoin easy, practical, and inclusive
✅ Think of them as digital cents — perfect for beginners
What’s coming tomorrow?
We’ll explore where your Bitcoin actually “lives” — how digital wallets work and how to protect your sats safely.
