Cryptocurrency companies, nonprofits, decentralized communities, and VC funds join forces to push for official Bitcoin emoji to be added to all digital keyboards
Vilnius, Lithuania, March 12, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Over 20 leading crypto organizations, including BTC Inc, Bitget, Brink, Chaineries, Hacken, Nansen, and Unstoppable Domains, unite in the 'Bitcoin Needs Emojis' movement started by Nexo Did. Bringing together the global cryptocurrency community, this initiative aims to bring Bitcoin emojis to every digital keyboard and highlight cryptocurrency's triple identity as currency, technology, and culture in today's society.
This community-driven effort will begin with a 50-day petition on Change.org, followed by a formal proposal to the Unicode Consortium during the 2024 submission period. Once rejected in 2020, a new and widespread effort for Bitcoin emoji shows how important blockchain has become in our daily lives.
Celebrating community, culture and collective values
According to Unicode, 92% of internet users around the world use emojis in their digital communications. Originating in Japan in the 1990s, emojis have gone from being niche emojis to becoming an important part of online conversation, transcending languages and borders to reflect our values, innovation, and modern culture. Similarly, Bitcoin is more than just an asset, it represents the technological advancement of blockchain and embodies the principles of decentralization, transparency, and security. Including this as an emoji not only symbolizes Bitcoin's essential role in today's digital and financial landscape, but also ensures that Bitcoin is recognized as an integral part of everyday life around the world. Probably.
voice of movement
The Bitcoin Emoji Initiative, which has already garnered a lot of attention, shows unity within the cryptocurrency community and a common goal to further establish Bitcoin's presence in our cultural landscape.
Kosta Kanchev, co-founder and executive chairman of Nexo, said: “Bitcoin's history reflects a remarkable blend of innovation and community, and its importance has grown from the universally understood emoji to the global It's time to be recognized. Let's make history together.” .
“Bitcoin is a universal money and we need universal emojis that people of all ages can use,” said David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc.
“Supporting the development of Bitcoin has always meant changing the world through code. The official emoji represents Bitcoin's technological impact on the world.” Mike, Executive Director of Blink Schmidt said:
“Bitget recognizes the importance of having the Bitcoin emoji as a universal symbol of the digital asset in everyday communication. This initiative aligns with our mission to accelerate the adoption and accessibility of cryptocurrencies. We wholeheartedly support this initiative and believe it will further contribute to the mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies.” “The entire industry. Together with our partners and the broader crypto community, we We are committed to advocating for the inclusion of Bitcoin emojis on keyboards,” said Gracie Chen, Managing Director of Bitget.
Alex Svanevik, CEO and Co-Founder of Nansen, said: “This effort to create Bitcoin emojis aligns perfectly with Nansen’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and expressive crypto environment, so Nexo I fully support this petition.”
“For 10 years, Chaineries has been dedicated to fostering trust in blockchain while supporting the advancement of the Web3 ecosystem and helping public sector entities keep pace with developments in cryptocurrencies.Blockchain As a pioneer in analytics, we have protected and defended Bitcoin since its inception. We have made the Bitcoin emoji, a cultural symbol, a testament to the times we live in. We applaud Nexo's advocacy to acknowledge that
“The definition of an emoji is a small digital image or icon used to express an idea. Bitcoin is now a well-known idea in all countries. CryptoQuant We fully support Nexo's efforts to accelerate this process,” said Ki, CEO of CryptoQuant. Mr. Yeonju.
“The Bitcoin emoji reflects the essence of decentralization and represents a collective movement towards a more open and inclusive financial future for all. We are proud to announce the Nexo Bitcoin emoji petition. “We agree with this,” said Sam Rekaku, head of marketing and communications at Liquidity.
“We're excited to stand alongside industry leaders to champion Bitcoin emoji, which will give the industry an identity while also fostering innovation and innovation,” said Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains. This is a movement that aims to function as a bridge for cultural expression.”
join the movement
Everyone is invited to participate in this historic community-driven initiative. Everyone can help celebrate Bitcoin's heritage and future by signing the Change.org petition and championing the Bitcoin emoji. For more information and to join the campaign, please visit bitcoinmoji.org.
About this initiative
The initiative is a joint effort of more than 20 leading organizations in the crypto space, united by a common goal of accelerating the understanding, adoption, and technological advancement of digital currencies. Participating organizations: Nexo, Brink, Bitget, Chaineries, Polygon, Brave, BTC Inc, Hacken, CryptoQuant, Nansen, Unstoppable Domains, Liquity, Mara, Busha, Zulu, Cadenza, Bware Labs, Meta4 Capital, Sift, MarketAcross, Bitcompare, Bithomp , Milk Road, Crypto Oasis.
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