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.
That flexibility is why Ouro uses bitcoin.
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 ≈ $0.0001.
When you join Ouro, we create a wallet for you. Send any amount of bitcoin to that address to fund your account—no minimum required.
Once you have some bitcoin, go to your Wallet and click the Receive Bitcoin button.
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, or API routes in sats. Click Buy / Pay to unlock; the amount is deducted from your balance.
Visit a user’s profile, tap Support, choose an amount, and send. Transfers use Spark (L2) and settle instantly.