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BITCOIN · ON-CHAINon-chainA Bitcoin payment recorded directly and permanently on Bitcoin's main public ledger, settled by the network itself rather than through a faster off-network lane.Full definition

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Best for tips of $20+. Settles in one block on average. Works from any wallet, any country, no permission required. The QR opens a bitcoin: URI in any compatible wallet.

SEGWIT ADDRESS (BC1Q…)
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Best for tips under $20. Near-zero fee, instant settlement. Works from any Lightning-enabled wallet (Phoenix, Wallet of Satoshi, Cash App, Strike, Zeus). Send to the Lightning address below the same way you send an email.

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Altcoins, stablecoins, NFTsNon-Fungible Token (NFT)A one-of-a-kind digital ownership receipt, recorded on a public computer network. Most often used to claim ownership of digital art, collectibles, or in-game items., or memecoins. The site has a clear editorial position; see Bitcoin vs altcoins. Any incoming non-BTCBitcoin (BTC)The ticker symbol for Bitcoin, used on exchanges and in price quotes.Full definition crypto will be ignored.

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Sending a Bitcoin tip is a taxable disposal in the US: you owe capital gainscapital gainsThe profit from selling an asset for more than you paid for it. Taxed differently depending on how long you held the asset. on the difference between cost basiscost basisWhat you originally paid for an asset. Used to calculate how much profit (or loss) you made when you sell.Full definition and current price for the sats you spend. For tips under $20 this is usually noise; for larger amounts, see Bitcoin taxes. Fiat tips have no such consequence for the sender.

Last updated 2026-04-28.