Cryptocurrency Q&A
Can bitcoins be divided up?
Can bitcoins be divided up?
SumoPower
Tue Jan 14 2025
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I'm wondering if bitcoins, the digital currency, can be divided into smaller units. I know with traditional currencies we can have cents or pennies, so I'm curious if the same applies to bitcoins.
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KDramaLegendary
Thu Jan 16 2025
This capability raises the question of how such division is achieved programmatically.
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TaekwondoMasterStrengthHonor
Thu Jan 16 2025
One might initially think of floating points, but these are known for their inaccuracies.
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Valentina
Thu Jan 16 2025
Therefore, the question arises whether bitcoins are truly infinitely divisible or merely divisible to a practical extent.
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CryptoKnight
Thu Jan 16 2025
Bitcoins possess a unique property that allows them to be divided and traded into extremely small fractions.
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Elena
Thu Jan 16 2025
To understand the mechanics behind this divisibility, a deeper look into the programming of bitcoins is necessary.
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