BREAKING: Bitcoin Faces Identity Shift with BIP-177 Proposal!
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$BTC proposal—BIP-177—is turning heads across the crypto world today.
What’s Happening?
The proposal suggests retiring the term “satoshi” and redefining "bitcoin" as the smallest unit instead. This means:
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$BTC = 100,000,000 bitcoins (lowercase 'b')
No more decimals—simplifying how BTC values are displayed
The code BTC stays unchanged
Why It Matters:
Supporters like Jack Dorsey (Twitter founder & Block CEO) say this could be a game-changer for Bitcoin adoption—making BTC easier to understand and more user-friendly, especially for newcomers.
The Debate Is On:
While many welcome the clarity, others worry that dropping the term “satoshi” could disrupt Bitcoin’s culture and confuse users familiar with the current structure.
If adopted, BIP-177 would mark one of the most significant shifts in Bitcoin’s history.
What do YOU think—will this make Bitcoin simpler or stir up more confusion?
Drop your thoughts in the comments!