The cryptocurrency community has expressed mixed reactions to Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 177, with critics warning of potential confusion and supporters arguing it could improve Bitcoin’s usability.

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Not everyone in the BTC community agrees with Dorsey and Carvalho’s proposed change. Naysayers insist users are already becoming accustomed to sats, and that adjusting Bitcoin’s base unit could create unnecessary confusion and even inflation.

The proposal has triggered enthusiasm and concern within the crypto community.