What are the history and symbolism behind Bitcoin Logo have? "B" on the Logo Why would tilt to the right?

Author | COLIN HARPER

Translator | T Fire Fire sauce Zebian | Xu Veyron

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Speaking Bitcoin Logo, most people only know the current Bitcoin Logo: white letters on a double orange stripe circle B.

While the orange coin has become an internationally recognized symbol, but Bitcoin is not from the outset this Logo. And all other things related to Bitcoin, like Satoshi (Satoshi Nakamoto) In this era of decentralized currency has created an original Logo, Logo appear before now, Bitcoin community are repeatedly used the original Logo .

Those old-fashioned Bitcoin maximize activists will remember the evolution of this design. And you probably also know some foundation support Logo Bitcoin mathematical symbols.

If you do not know it, this article will be your tuition bitcoin Logo design behind the mysteries of history and a crash course in small classes.

Evolution of Bitcoin Logo

Initially, Nakamoto create the first Bitcoin Logo is Bitcoin Core: one engraved with the initials BC gold. At this time, the public must not ignore the acceptance of gold ( especially considering that some people think that 'comparative figures for gold are concocted by extremists Bitcoin crazy concept', but in fact, Nakamoto himself from the start to Bitcoin think this way ).

OG are usually very fond of the Logo , but they occasionally suggest changes in the Bitcointalk. One suggestion is to use the baht currency symbol ( ฿ ), and specify the initials "BTC" as the official currency code.

The second recommendation is easy to understand, but the first piece of advice is not so easy to reach a consensus. Some people think that the use of Baht symbols is indeed a very convenient to find other solutions before expediency, but there are some who insist that the use of the Thai baht sign will cause unnecessary confusion.

Nevertheless, this proposal was well inspired Nakamoto added dollars to bitcoin line design, so that it eventually becomes so different today.

February 24, 2010, he launched a new Logo . The Logo is similar to the shape of gold initially used, but more than two intermediate vertical cut lines, with different signs on THB some symbols, and does not penetrate the two lines extending therefrom letters B-- only the top and bottom out without passing through an intermediate portion of the letter.

In this regard, it is reflected in the Bitcointalk mixed. Some people think it is still too similar to the Thai baht symbol, while others think it's a bit too monotonous.

Someone asked: "This is the official Logo do I know if there is technical expertise (I did not) or software (I still do not), it is difficult to accomplish professionally designed so I do not want anything too demanding, but I?. If some think that would be better ...... a little? there is no bickering meaning. "

Whether it is not official Logo , which has been the mainstream Logo , until the end of 2010, the anonymous user named Bitboy released its first message on Bitcointalk. The user said he just wanted to come, "say hello and share some pictures I made."

These pictures are placed in the public sector and is available for free download. Bitboy used Satoshi improved version of the symbols B, but it was changed to white, and which is inclined to the right on a flat circle and bright orange.

Users commented: "This is by far the best I've ever seen Bitcoin Logo !" This seems to be the general opinion everyone. Over the next decade, Bitboy design has become the de facto Bitcoin Logo , which also confirms the comments saying.

Method to the madness

In fact, Bitboy design Logo has become a symbol. Even for people who know nothing about Bitcoin will be regarded as the common symbol Bitcoin. And, as it represents the same technology, the Logo is the creation of anonymity, without any profit colors.

One user review baht sign in using the post as a symbol of bitcoin: bitcoin we should let Logo go where they will, like the language of words, like, do not need to worry too much and interfere at an early stage.

When in November 2010 Bitboy publish this in the future become the official Logo at the pattern, it is still at a relatively early stage, but users eventually got his wish: The Logo indeed experienced a natural progression.

And its design is full of wisdom. Bitcoin Logo behind every aspect has its mathematical principle, every corner is designed to be both functional and beautiful.

Medium post a detailed record of these basic principles and how to make the perfect scratch BTC Logo specifically described. Author Phil Wilson ( Phil Wilson ) who helped design the Nakamoto in February 2010 launched the second Logo as well as we know it today Orange Logo .

Today, the public familiar Logo behind the story and a lot of unknown details.

For example, a digital 8 bit has appeared on the coin design dimensions and geometry (e.g., B rotated 13.88 degrees clockwise, will be detailed later).

Wilson said that 1337, the number "8" with the letter "B" according to the Internet similar language, while "B" is an abbreviation for "Block Block" is. Bitcoin Logo design many patterns, such as circles final composition B, containing a digital 8. Other shapes (e.g., rectangular design) 12.5 length (i.e., one eighth of 100, which in turn is a 8).

Because 8 is B, on behalf of blocks in the block symbols, so every model is like to give this Logo adds a new block. Adjust the size of each shape ( the entire design process has gone through several adjustments ), changes are reflected in the data size of each new block.

Logo Trebuchet font used inspiration from Trebuchet catapult, which is Wilson in "Age of Empires" computer games favorite weapon. By using vertical lines dollar signs in Bitcoin design, Wilson wants to give the impression that: "These lines are not actually come from Bitcoin symbols, but from the dollar sign $, but has been bitcoin" pressure "to the ground the "- in order to show dominance Bitcoin currency.

Bitcoin has been painted orange, both functional and beautiful. With Wilson's words, it is a must to print out on the site and print media color and must be a way to stand out among all other currencies [/ color] payment.

Chose circle, because "round like Bitcoin, as warm, friendly, continuous and endless."

Now, most of the new people might ask: Why "B" will tilt to the right of it? In response, Wilson explained through the keyboard:

"14 degrees is obtained by accumulating a set of infinite numbers, wherein each number is before by a value obtained by dividing the 10: 12.5 + 1.25 + 0.125 + 0.0125 + 0.00125 + 0.000125 + 0.0000125 + 0.00000125 + 0.000000125 0.0000000125 + + 0.00000000125 ... + .000000000125 approximately equal to 13.888. when using a drawing program rotation angle rounded to the nearest hundredth, it becomes 14 degrees. this angle represents the block chain development forever forward into the future.

Finally, if you do not refer to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), this money comes from the Internet Logo would be complete. In the Logo , the scaling is 525% orange circle, to provide accurate diameters. Why is this? Because, according to Wilson's argument, because of course "525% = 42x1.25". In other words, 100 times one-eighth of 42, based on the book saying, this is the secret of the universe.

Why secrets of the universe will be included in Bitcoin's design it?

Wilson explained: "This technology should be the answer to life, the universe and everything the ultimate problem."

This technology can truly be called "the answer to life, the universe and everything the ultimate question," we are not yet known, but still worthy of our block chain technology continue to explore, continue to explore more possibilities.

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https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/the-history-and-symbolism-behind-bitcoins-logo

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