Topic: Proposal to add Bitcoin symbol to Unicode - page 5. (Read 5557 times)
How do we show our support for the proposal? Is there some sort of online petition we sign or is support only useful if we're notable in some way?
LiteCoinGuy, Za1n, Mickeyb, Rustynomad, runpaint, etc: Thanks for your support.
goosoodude, the character I successfully added to Unicode before is the "group mark symbol", used by IBM computers in the 1960s. http://www.unicode.org/L2/L2015/15083-group-mark.pdf
jt byte: My proposal covers BTC not ฿.
wearehatetherules: I haven't submitted the proposal yet. The Unicode Committee's next meeting is in November.
Ken
goosoodude, the character I successfully added to Unicode before is the "group mark symbol", used by IBM computers in the 1960s. http://www.unicode.org/L2/L2015/15083-group-mark.pdf
jt byte: My proposal covers BTC not ฿.
wearehatetherules: I haven't submitted the proposal yet. The Unicode Committee's next meeting is in November.
Ken
how about the proposal dude? its accepted now?
It's time.
The proposed character which is closely to real bitcoin symbol is Unicode hex input: Alt +0E3F ( ฿ )
Interesting idea, and a needed one i believe, because other than here on btctalk, we can't make btc symbol right now.
What was the other case where you successfully proposed the addition of a symbol to Unicode ?
Not sure if you're trolling or serious, but either way we're long way from there. Currently community is even having a hard time keeping the people we already have..
What was the other case where you successfully proposed the addition of a symbol to Unicode ?
Glad to see this and thanks for the effort, will save me in future from always having to type btc or bitcoin in most cases. Always to lazy to lift the hand to the mouse to hit the special character above so just type it out.
When you are done with this you should get onto the computer manufacturers so that they can include a bitcoin key like the Windows key on all keyboards. Bitcoin is going to become so mainstream that we will really need this
When you are done with this you should get onto the computer manufacturers so that they can include a bitcoin key like the Windows key on all keyboards. Bitcoin is going to become so mainstream that we will really need this
Not sure if you're trolling or serious, but either way we're long way from there. Currently community is even having a hard time keeping the people we already have..
Glad to see this and thanks for the effort, will save me in future from always having to type btc or bitcoin in most cases. Always to lazy to lift the hand to the mouse to hit the special character above so just type it out.
When you are done with this you should get onto the computer manufacturers so that they can include a bitcoin key like the Windows key on all keyboards. Bitcoin is going to become so mainstream that we will really need this
When you are done with this you should get onto the computer manufacturers so that they can include a bitcoin key like the Windows key on all keyboards. Bitcoin is going to become so mainstream that we will really need this
This is a great initiative that you have taken. Thanks a lot for doing it. It is too hard to use a Bitcoin symbol anywhere online at the moment. Your initiative could change this. We need every little thing like this to get us to the masses out there.
Even though I can't do much more, you have my support!
Even though I can't do much more, you have my support!
Good work indeed. I fully support your effort of introducing the BTC symbol as a true Unicode standard instead of trying to adapt a existing symbol in its stead.
Unfortunately, I do not represent a large corporation or other influential interest to help with your proposals endorsement, but I can only offer you my encouragement.
Unfortunately, I do not represent a large corporation or other influential interest to help with your proposals endorsement, but I can only offer you my encouragement.
hello Kens,
i read your paper. very good work. dont forget to collect the 1000 bits on reddit
http://bitcoinsymbol.org/
i read your paper. very good work. dont forget to collect the 1000 bits on reddit
http://bitcoinsymbol.org/
Yes, the wiki page is referenced in my proposal. The problem is that BTC isn't in the Unicode standard, so you can't easily use it and need to use a workaround like ฿ or Ƀ or a custom font. By adding BTC to Unicode, the character can be conveniently used everywhere. (This forum uses a special font that allows it to display the symbol.)
I've written a proposal for the Bitcoin symbol BTC to be added to the Unicode standard. This would make it much easier to use the BTC symbol in text.
The proposal is at http://righto.com/bitcoin-unicode.pdf. I've successfully proposed the addition of a symbol to Unicode before, so I'm familiar with the process.
Take a look and let me know of any errors. If you are known in the Bitcoin community or represent a company, please let me add your endorsement to this proposal - your support will help sway the Unicode committee.
Have you looked at https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Bitcoin_symbol before? The proposal is at http://righto.com/bitcoin-unicode.pdf. I've successfully proposed the addition of a symbol to Unicode before, so I'm familiar with the process.
Take a look and let me know of any errors. If you are known in the Bitcoin community or represent a company, please let me add your endorsement to this proposal - your support will help sway the Unicode committee.
I've written a proposal for the Bitcoin symbol BTC to be added to the Unicode standard. This would make it much easier to use the BTC symbol in text.
The proposal is at http://righto.com/bitcoin-unicode.pdf. I've successfully proposed the addition of a symbol to Unicode before, so I'm familiar with the process.
Take a look and let me know of any errors. If you are known in the Bitcoin community or represent a company, please let me add your endorsement to this proposal - your support will help sway the Unicode committee.
Thanks,
Ken
The proposal is at http://righto.com/bitcoin-unicode.pdf. I've successfully proposed the addition of a symbol to Unicode before, so I'm familiar with the process.
Take a look and let me know of any errors. If you are known in the Bitcoin community or represent a company, please let me add your endorsement to this proposal - your support will help sway the Unicode committee.
Thanks,
Ken
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