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Nexo, in collaboration with over 35 leading cryptocurrency entities, has initiated a campaign to promote the establishment of an official Bitcoin emoji.
Every revolution requires a symbol.
We have united with more than 20 prominent crypto organizations for a significant cause: Bitcoin Deserves an Emoji
Joining forces to bring Bitcoin to digital keyboards globally are: @bitcoinbrink, @bitgetglobal, @chainalysis, @0xPolygon, @brave,… pic.twitter.com/8sJn9AVcYV
— Nexo (@Nexo) March 12, 2024
The announcement was made on March 12, with the petition titled “Bitcoin Deserves an Emoji” aiming to collect 50,000 global signatures and having already received over 10,000 endorsements within a week of its launch.
Bitcoin Emoji Petition Gains Momentum with Over 10,000 Signatures in First Week
The #BitcoinEmoji movement is gaining traction!
We have officially surpassed the 10,000 signature milestone and are accelerating.
Sign today: https://t.co/K8TkusWFRW pic.twitter.com/ucdIy33mIk
— Nexo (@Nexo) March 29, 2024
The Bitcoin emoji initiative spearheaded by Nexo, a key player in the cryptocurrency sector, has gained notable momentum, with over 10,000 individuals signing the petition in its initial week. The petition is directed at the Unicode Consortium, the organization responsible for standardizing emojis across various platforms.
Good morning to everyone who signed the #BitcoinEmoji petition.
https://t.co/K8TkusWFRW
— Nexo (@Nexo) April 2, 2024
<psupport for the initiative comes from a variety of organizations, including brink, bitget, chainalysis, kraken, polygon, brave, btc inc., hacken, cryptoquant, nansen, unstoppable domains, liquity, mara, busha, zulu, and many others, showcasing unified effort within crypto community to enhance bitcoin’s acceptance in society.
The petition, which seeks to introduce a Bitcoin emoji, will unfold over 50 days on Change.org, culminating in a direct proposal to the Unicode Consortium during their 2024 Window site. The objective is not merely symbolic but indicative of the community’s solidarity and commitment to advancing the global adoption of Bitcoin.
Taking cues from successful emoji campaigns in the past, such as Taco Bell’s pursuit of a taco emoji and Tinder’s push for an interracial couple icon, the Bitcoin Emoji initiative aims to generate sufficient momentum to encourage action from Unicode.
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Kosta Kantchev, co-founder and executive chairman of Nexo, stressed the importance of a unified Bitcoin symbol on all keyboards, given Bitcoin’s substantial market presence and widespread use. He pointed out the large number of Bitcoin addresses and professionals within the global community, emphasizing that the Bitcoin Emoji is overdue and reflects the changing practices and acceptance of Bitcoin in everyday life. He stated,
“With 1.26 billion total Bitcoin addresses and 190,000+ professionals and tech pioneers pushing the global community forward, the Bitcoin Emoji is long overdue.”
Global Movement Pushes for the Bitcoin Emoji to Symbolize Mainstream Acceptance
Eleonor Genova, head of communications at Nexo, referred to the campaign as the “heartbeat of a global movement,” resonating with the aspirations of a diverse community. She highlighted the essential role of emojis in contemporary communication and how a Bitcoin emoji would represent legitimacy while aiding education and mainstream acceptance.
Genova noted that the campaign is not solely about representation, recognizing Bitcoin’s influence and democratizing its presence worldwide. As Bitcoin gains visibility, particularly following regulatory approvals like the United States’ first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), its impact extends beyond the crypto sector.
She envisioned Bitcoin’s emoji as a common symbol appearing on billions of screens globally and emphasized the industry’s collective duty to advocate for its creation.
“While traditional currencies were quick to find their emoji counterparts, the cryptocurrency realm, with Bitcoin leading the charge, remains conspicuously absent from this digital form of expression.”
Emojis, which originated as simple pictographs in Japan during the 1990s, have transformed into essential components of digital communication, transcending language barriers and reflecting societal values. The push for an official Bitcoin emoji coincides with Bitcoin’s recent rise to an all-time high and anticipates the cryptocurrency’s fourth halving event, scheduled to take place later this month.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Our destination? The #BitcoinEmoji.
Thank you for your support, @ki_young_ju.
Join us in taking the #BitcoinEmoji across the globe: https://t.co/K8TkusWFRW pic.twitter.com/Ags3HPocVm
— Nexo (@Nexo) April 1, 2024
Thank you for your support, @ki_young_ju.“The definition of an emoji is a small digital image or icon used to express an idea. Bitcoin is now a well-known idea across all countries. CryptoQuant fully supports Nexo’s initiative to facilitate the global mass adoption of Bitcoin,” stated CryptoQuant’s CEO, Ki Young Ju.
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