Who uses "bits"?

[rgenito]

I see that people are interested in the "bits" unit; however, given that few applications and services actually use it, how many people are actually using "bits" as their default unit now?
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=592691.480

I'm interested in helping others use this unit as well, so if you know of any services that use "bits", please mention them here. "µBTC" is kind of unfriendly, as your common person just has no idea what that is.

Bitcoin Core (QT) wallet (Desktop):
Technically this uses "bits", but names them "micro bits". To change to use "bits", go to the client's Preferences section, click the "Display" tab at the top, and select "Unit to show amounts in" to µBTC.

Bread Wallet (iOS):
This wallet *only* uses bits. http://breadwallet.com

Bitcoin Wallet (Android):
Also uses bits -- but calls it the unfriendly term "µBTC".
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.wallet&hl=en

[RustyNomad]

MyCelium HD Wallet for Android

You can select BTC, mBTC, uBTC and bits

[MineForeman.com]

Why is there no no option?

Do you use "bits" yet as your Bitcoin unit of exchange?

No.

[teukon]

"µBTC" is kind of unfriendly, as your common person just has no idea what that is.

I challenge you to ask 10 "common people" what a "bit" is.

I also claim that while "µBTC" is somewhat unfriendly, if it is useful it will be softened in a natural way.  People will write "uBTC" often because there is no "µ" on most keyboards.  People may drop pronunciations such as "microbitcoin" or "u-bee-tee-cee" in favour of abbreviations such as "mic" or "ubit".  Someone may invent a currency symbol, probably a "µ" with a bar through it, like ₥ (read: mill) which already exists and means a thousandth of a currency unit.  If the unit becomes really popular prices might be typed as "240 u" or "1500 u" where the "u" is pronounced "yew" or "mics".

If "kilograms" is often abbreviated to "kilos", "millilitres" to "mills", and "gigabytes" to "gigs", then why must we plan what people are going to do about "microbitcoins"?  Can't we simply let the decentralised system which is natural language do its job?

So no.  While I can order a takeaway for 34 mills, paying a transaction fee of 200 mics, I have no need or want to adopt extra terms such as "bits".

[DannyHamilton]

"µBTC" is kind of unfriendly, as your common person just has no idea what that is.

I challenge you to ask 10 "common people" what a "bit" is.

I also claim that while "µBTC" is somewhat unfriendly, if it is useful it will be softened in a natural way.  People will write "uBTC" often because there is no "µ" on most keyboards.  People may drop pronunciations such as "microbitcoin" or "u-bee-tee-cee" in favour of abbreviations such as "mic" or "ubit".  Someone may invent a currency symbol, probably a "µ" with a bar through it, like ₥ (read: mill) which already exists and means a thousandth of a currency unit.  If the unit becomes really popular prices might be typed as "240 u" or "1500 u" where the "u" is pronounced "yew" or "mics".

If "kilograms" is often abbreviated to "kilos", "millilitres" to "mills", and "gigabytes" to "gigs", then why must we plan what people are going to do about "microbitcoins"?  Can't we simply let the decentralised system which is natural language do its job?

So no.  While I can order a takeaway for 34 mills, paying a transaction fee of 200 mics, I have no need or want to adopt extra terms such as "bits".

Agreed.

I use the term microbitcoins (or occasionally shortened to microbits) and write it as µBTC.

I've encountered people that have shortened "bitcoins" to "bits" when talking about whole bitcoins, so it would be confusing to use the word "bits" in place of "microbitcoins" when talking about a millionth of a bitcoin.

Since I've encountered MANY people that have shortened the word "microbitcoins" to "microbits" when talking about a millionth of a bitcoin, it just adds additional confusion to use the word "bits".

[Paashaas]

I use Bits; it's easy, fast and simpel.

[Aswan]

I think it should not be used. Its a µBTC.

[Bitzkrieg]

Any complaints about breadwallet?

[CyberSuzy]

Bits are stupid.

[FUR11]

I used to be against the usage of bits, because it already is a measuring unit of information, like everyone is pointing out, but it is a catchy name and isn't that far off - Bitcoin has the term 'bit' in its name, already!

[R2D221]

Since “Bitcoin” is the name of the currency, calling a SUBdivision “bit” is confusing as hell. “Bit” should be the abbreviation of “Bitcoin” itself, and terms such as “millibit” and “microbit” as the subdivisions.

[chenka563]

Now, it is not necessary at present

it is necessaryi in  the future .

[FUR11]

Since “Bitcoin” is the name of the currency, calling a SUBdivision “bit” is confusing as hell. “Bit” should be the abbreviation of “Bitcoin” itself, and terms such as “millibit” and “microbit” as the subdivisions.

Why not keep calling the base-unit a 'Bitcoin' or simply a 'coin' - that way the smaller denomination could be called a bit. It is a catchy name, after all!

[R2D221]

Since “Bitcoin” is the name of the currency, calling a SUBdivision “bit” is confusing as hell. “Bit” should be the abbreviation of “Bitcoin” itself, and terms such as “millibit” and “microbit” as the subdivisions.

Why not keep calling the base-unit a 'Bitcoin' or simply a 'coin' - that way the smaller denomination could be called a bit. It is a catchy name, after all!

Because you're giving the same name to two different things, and Bitcoin's name won't change since it's already established.

[young3dvard]

"µBTC" is kind of unfriendly, as your common person just has no idea what that is.

Most computer/internet users have idea what mili and micro means. At least I hope 

[R2D221]

"µBTC" is kind of unfriendly, as your common person just has no idea what that is.

Most computer/internet users have idea what mili and micro means. At least I hope 

Also, it's an SI standard, so it would be easier to clarify.

[CryptoCarmen]

"µBTC" is kind of unfriendly, as your common person just has no idea what that is.

Most computer/internet users have idea what mili and micro means. At least I hope 

Most that ever went to school does. At least i hope so.

[LiteCoinGuy]

i like it. 1mio bits = 1 btc

[ikydesu]

actually bits is little confusing, i think satoshi, µBTC, mbtc still fine and clearly.

[malaimult]

i personally prefer to just say 100 sats than 1 bit. it can be confusing