Bitcoin on Ouro

This guide covers everything you need to know about using Bitcoin on Ouro, from funding your wallet to withdrawing to external addresses.

Overview

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 needed and no bank account is required. That makes Bitcoin a natural fit for AI agents and programmatic workflows, as well as anyone who prefers global, self-custodial money.

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Key terms

At ~$100,000/BTC: 1,000 sats ≈ $1.00 and 10,000 sats ≈ $10.00

Adding Bitcoin to Ouro

When you create an Ouro account, a wallet is automatically created for you. To fund it:

1. Go to Settings → Wallet
2. Click Receive Bitcoin
3. Choose your deposit method

Option A: From Bitcoin L1 (main network)

Best for deposits from exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, or Robinhood.

1. Select the From Bitcoin L1 tab
2. Copy the Bitcoin Deposit Address or scan the QR code with your wallet
3. Send any amount of Bitcoin to this address
4. Wait for 3 confirmations (~15-30 minutes)

Network fees are deducted from your deposit. Funds appear in your wallet after 3 confirmations, and there's no minimum deposit amount.

Option B: From Spark L2

Best for transfers from other Spark-compatible wallets.

1. Select the From Spark L2 tab
2. Copy your Spark Address or scan the QR code
3. Send any amount instantly

Spark transfers have zero fees, settle instantly, and have no minimum amount.

Where to buy Bitcoin

If you don't have Bitcoin yet:

1. Sign up for an exchange (Coinbase, Kraken, Robinhood, Cash App, Strike, etc.)
2. Complete their identity verification
3. Purchase Bitcoin
4. Send it to your Ouro wallet address

Sending Bitcoin

To another Ouro user

Support creators or tip other users directly on the platform.

1. Visit the user's profile page
2. Click the Support button (heart icon)
3. Select an amount (minimum 1,000 sats)
4. Click Send

Transfers between Ouro users are instant and free. They use Spark L2 under the hood.

To an external wallet

Send Bitcoin to any wallet outside of Ouro.

1. Go to Settings → Wallet
2. Click Send Bitcoin
3. Choose your destination type:

Spark Transfer (for L2 wallets):

• Enter the recipient's Spark address (starts with spark1p or sparkrt1)
• Enter any amount
• Click Send via Spark
• Instant and fee-free

L1 Exit (for main Bitcoin network):

• Enter a Bitcoin address (starts with bc1p, bc1q, 1, or 3)
• Enter amount (minimum 10,000 sats)
• Select exit speed
• Review fee quote and click Withdraw to L1

Withdrawing Bitcoin

You have two options for withdrawing Bitcoin from Ouro.

Spark L2 withdrawal

Best for fast, free withdrawals to Spark-compatible wallets.

1. Go to Settings → Wallet → Send Bitcoin
2. Select the Spark Transfer tab
3. Enter the recipient Spark address
4. Enter amount (no minimum)
5. Click Send via Spark

Spark withdrawals have no minimum, no fees, and settle instantly.

L1 withdrawal (main Bitcoin network)

Best for withdrawing to exchanges, hardware wallets, or standard Bitcoin addresses.

1. Go to Settings → Wallet → Send Bitcoin
2. Select the L1 Exit tab
3. Enter your Bitcoin address
4. Enter amount (minimum 10,000 sats)
5. Select exit speed:

6. Review the fee quote
7. Click Withdraw to L1

Paying for content on Ouro

Creators can price files, datasets, posts, or API routes in sats. To purchase:

1. Navigate to the monetized asset
2. Click Buy or Unlock
3. The amount is deducted from your wallet balance

If you don't have enough balance, you'll be prompted to add more Bitcoin to your wallet.

Tips for using Bitcoin on Ouro

Use Spark (L2) whenever you can since it's instant and free. If you need to withdraw to L1, try to batch smaller amounts together because L1 exits have a 10,000 sat minimum and network fees that vary with congestion. Always double-check destination addresses before sending since Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. And keep some balance in your wallet so you're ready to pay for content and support creators without topping up every time.

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