# Inputs and Outputs > To allow value to be split and combined,transactions contain multiple inputs and outputs. > > \- Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin Whitepaper ![](/files/D2QaZ2sZHadsLRrAZKfS) To facilitate the aggregation of many small coins into one large payment, transactions support the capability to use multiple coins as inputs. This means that a user who’s wallet mainly receives micropayments can still use those small coins to make larger purchases without burdening the receiver. This same mechanism also allows for multiple users to participate in a transaction by separate signing an input or inputs into the transaction. Similarly, on the output side, a single transaction can pay out to one or many separate output scripts, providing a means for users to pay multiple parties in a single transaction. For example, a merchant who receives goods on consignment can have their customer pay the manufacturer directly at the point of sale, while also paying their cut, sales tax and any municipal surcharges that might apply. In this scenario, all parties to the transaction receive their payments instantaneously, removing the burden of quarterly accounting from the merchant. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.bsvblockchain.org/higher-learning/bsv-academy/bsv-theory/combining-and-splitting-value/inputs-and-outputs.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.