In a groundbreaking move, over 25 leading Bitcoin organizations have united to launch the ‘Bitcoin Deserves an Emoji’ movement, spearheaded by Nexo. This global initiative aims to secure an official Bitcoin emoji for digital keyboards worldwide, marking a significant milestone in recognizing Bitcoin’s importance as a revolutionary technology, a form of currency, and a cultural phenomenon.
Kosta Kantchev, Co-founder & Executive Chairman of Nexo, emphasized the importance of acknowledging Bitcoin’s impact, stating, “Bitcoin’s journey reflects a remarkable blend of innovation and community. It’s time its significance is recognized universally, starting with a symbol we all understand – an emoji. Join us in making history.”
The coalition includes a diverse range of participants such as BTC Inc, Bitget, Brink, Chainalysis, Hacken, Nansen, and Unstoppable Domains, all coming together to advocate for the integration of Bitcoin into the digital lexicon through emojis.
BTC Inc CEO David Bailey highlighted the universal nature of Bitcoin, stating, “Bitcoin is universal money for the world, it needs a universal emoji for every person, young and old to use.”
The campaign will kick off with a 50-day petition on Change.org, leading to an official submission to the Unicode Consortium in 2024. This effort builds on previous attempts and underscores the growing significance of Bitcoin in our daily lives.
Emojis have become integral to digital communication, with 92% of internet users worldwide incorporating them into their messages. The push for a Bitcoin emoji goes beyond symbolism, aiming to solidify Bitcoin’s position as a crucial element of modern digital and financial ecosystems globally.
Mike Schmidt, Executive Director of Brink, emphasized the importance of recognizing Bitcoin’s technological impact, stating, “An official emoji is more than a symbol; it’s a nod to Bitcoin’s technological impact on the world.”
The initiative invites individuals to join the movement and support the campaign for a Bitcoin emoji. For more information and to get involved, visit the initiative’s website.
