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1 satoshi is classified as "the smallest denomination currently possible".

The important part of that is "currently possible". The protocol allows for us to divide down as far as we want. All we need is a software update.

Even if there were an upper limit of 21 trillion bitcoins, people would still be worring about them being lost, even though it makes no difference.



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