Today, more than 25 major Bitcoin organizations have joined forces under the banner of the ‘Bitcoin Deserves Emoji’ movement. This global initiative, led by Nexo, is dedicated to securing official Bitcoin emojis for digital keyboards everywhere, recognizing Bitcoin’s multifaceted role in society as a revolutionary technology, a form of money, and a cultural phenomenon. It represents a monumental step.
“Bitcoin’s journey reflects an incredible combination of innovation and community,” said Kosta Kantchev, co-founder and chairman of Nexo. “It’s time for their importance to be universally recognized, starting with symbols we all understand: emojis. Please join us in making history.”
The coalition is comprised of a diverse group of participants, including major entities such as Bitcoin Magazine’s parent company BTC Inc, Bitget, Brink, Chainalytic, Hacken, Nansen, and Unstoppable Domains. Together, they aim to celebrate and champion Bitcoin’s integration into the digital lexicon through the universal language of emojis.
“Bitcoin is a universal currency for the world,” said BTC Inc CEO David Bailey. “To achieve this, we need universal emojis that can be used by everyone, regardless of age or gender.”
The campaign will begin with a 50-day petition hosted on Change.org and formally submitted to the Unicode Consortium within the 2024 submission window. This joint effort builds on previous efforts and marks a new push for awareness, highlighting the growing importance of Bitcoin in our daily lives.
Since their origins in Japan in the 1990s, emoticons have evolved to become a fundamental part of digital communication, transcending linguistic and geographic barriers. According to Unicode, 92% of internet users worldwide use emojis in digital communication. The Bitcoin emoji campaign is more than symbolic. This is a movement to ensure that Bitcoin is an essential component of the modern digital and financial ecosystem around the world.
“Supporting the development of Bitcoin has always been about paving the way for future innovation. Official emojis are more than just symbols. This is a tribute to the technological impact Bitcoin is having on the world,” said Mike Schmidt, Managing Director at Brink.
This initiative invites everyone to join this community-driven effort. To find out more and join the campaign, visit the initiative website here.