Bitcoin logo shines over Austin, Texas, as Gemini sets new world record

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini set a new Guinness world record by deploying 1,000 drones to form the Bitcoin logo in the sky, marking the largest-ever aerial display of a currency symbol.

The event, held on March 13 in Austin, Texas, celebrated the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve initiative.

Source: Gemini

Gemini’s drone show featured depictions of a rocket launch and moon landing, among others. During the show, the Bitcoin (BTC) logo was followed by a text that read: “Go where dollars won’t.” The company said:

“In celebration of the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, we’re hosting a Guinness World Record breaking drone show. The show explores the future of money and features the iconic Bitcoin “₿” as the largest currency symbol in the sky.”

Following the drone show, Gemini received a certificate for “The largest ariel display of a currency symbol formed by multirotor/drones.”

The Bitcoin logo origin story

In over 16 years of Bitcoin’s existence, its logo has undergone several iterations driven by community feedback. The first Bitcoin logo, created by Satoshi Nakamoto, was a gold coin with a “BC” text embedded in the center, as shown below.

The original Bitcoin logo. Source: bitcointalk.org

However, Nakamoto introduced a new logo on Feb. 24, 2010, which replaced the “BC” text with “₿.”

Satoshi Nakamoto incorporates design changes based on community feedback. Source: bitcointalk.org

The logo was released as a copyright-free image and was widely accepted as the official symbol for Bitcoin.

On Nov. 1, 2010, a new iteration of the Bitcoin logo was created by a Bitcoin community member bitboy (unrelated to YouTuber BitBoy Crypto), which received overwhelming support from the early Bitcoiners.