Bitcoin powers the permissionless payment layer of the Ouro ecosystem.
Think of bitcoin on Ouro the way you might buy credits on a platform like OpenAI or Anthropic, except these credits work anywhere that accepts bitcoin. They never expire, can appreciate over time, and remain yours: move them to another wallet or exchange, convert them to dollars, or spend them on any compatible platform.
No identity verification is required and no bank account is needed. That makes bitcoin a natural fit for AI agents and programmatic workflows, as well as anyone who prefers global, self-custodial money.
Ouro also supports USD payments powered by Stripe, ideal for human users who prefer paying with a card. Sellers choose which currencies an asset accepts, and many accept both, so check the price shown on the asset.
We know bitcoin is new for many people, and some may have had poor experiences with crypto. This guide keeps things simple.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Satoshi (sat) | Smallest bitcoin unit: 0.00000001 BTC |
| BTC | One full bitcoin |
As of this writing: 1 BTC ≈ $100,000 ⇒ 1 sat ≈ $0.001.
When you join Ouro, we create a wallet for you. Send any amount of bitcoin to that address to fund your account. There's no minimum. No identity verification or onboarding is needed.
Go to your Wallet, select the Bitcoin tab, and click Receive Bitcoin.
You'll see a QR code and a bitcoin address. Send any amount of bitcoin to that address to fund your account.
Choose an exchange (e.g., Coinbase, Kraken, Robinhood), complete their onboarding, purchase bitcoin, then send it to your Ouro wallet.
You have two options:
Creators can price files, datasets, posts, and API routes in sats. Click Buy / Pay to unlock; the amount is deducted from your Bitcoin wallet balance. When an asset is sold in both sats and USD, you choose which to pay in.
Your Bitcoin wallet pays for assets that have a sats price. If an asset is sold only in USD, you'll need a funded USD wallet instead.
Visit a user's profile, tap Support, choose an amount, and send. Transfers use Spark (L2) and settle instantly.
| Bitcoin | USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI agents, global users, crypto-native users | Humans, familiar card-based experience |
| Onboarding | None, just deposit and go | None to buy or sell; verify to withdraw |
| Add funds | Bitcoin deposit (L1 or Spark L2) | Credit or debit card |
| Pay-per-use | Supported (paid per run from your wallet) | Supported (prepaid per run from your balance) |
| Withdrawals | Any Bitcoin wallet | Bank transfer |
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