An Insight on the Bitcoin Logo

Bitcoin is one of the most popular cryptocurrencies. As a matter of fact, it is the oldest cryptocurrency since the rest came way later. Besides the name Bitcoin, its logo is also often used to represent it. It is relatively similar to the Thai Baht currency, but this article will ensure that you never confuse the two. So, without much ado, let’s discuss the Bitcoin Logo in detail.

Components of the Bitcoin Logo

The Bitcoin logo has two distinct components, a graphic and a wordmark. The latter is usually in the lowercase and on the right side of the graphic. Its font is the Ubuntu Bold Italic, and its creator is none other than Dalton Maag Limited. The fact that it is a san serif font is also worth mentioning.

As for the graphic, it has two design elements. On one side, there is the circle that symbolizes that Bitcoin is international. Additionally, it symbolizes timelessness, eternity, and infinity. Its background colour is orange.

On the other hand, there is the B symbol. Unlike the typical letter B, it has a pair of strokes emerging on the top and bottom sides alike. It is also important to note that the B is usually tilted. In most cases, people will use B alone to represent Bitcoin.

History of the Bitcoin Logo

The Bitcoin Logo described above is the current one but definitely not the first. Here is a discussion of how it has evolved since the beginning of this cryptocurrency.

First Logo
The very first logo was a circle with the letters BC in it. The letters were engraved on a golden coin, and this logo was unveiled in 2009.



Second Logo
In 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto made the first Bitcoin logo update. The dollar signane inspired it with a few differences. For instance, whereas a dollar has one stroke, the Bitcoin Logo has two strokes.

Additionally, the letter was a B instead of an S. Last, but not least, the strokes didn’t cross the B but rather came out from both sides, top and bottom. Just like the previous logo, the second one also had a golden coin.

Third Logo
The next and last update of the Bitcoin logo was in 2011. This time around, it is Bitboy and not Satoshi who came up with the new design. It was more of a refinement of the second logo, and the MasterCard Logo was a source of inspiration during its design. The gold coin became a thing of the past and was replaced with an orange frame. The colour of the letter B changed to white and also became skewed.

Ever since then, a decade down the line, the Bitcoin logo hasn’t been updated. Its clean look is probably one of the many reasons there haven’t been any changes over the period. It is also associated with other remarkable characteristics, including versatility, power, and relevance. It is one of the most famous logos and is usually listed among icon symbols alongside Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Nike, and Apple. #b #bitcoin #bitcoinlogo #bitcoinsymbol