We propose the symbol ⁂ to represent the fediverse.

⁂ is called an asterism. In astronomy, it refers to groups of stars in the sky, akin to constellations. We suggest that it’s a very fitting symbol for the fediverse, a galaxy of interconnected spaces which is decentralised and has an astronomically-themed name. It represents several stars coming together, connecting but each their own, without a centre.

@ is the symbol for e-mail. # is the symbol for hashtags. ☮ is the symbol for peace. ♻ is the symbol for recycling. ⁂ can be the symbol for the fediverse. ⁂ is standardised as Unicode U+2042, making it ready to copy and insert anywhere.

Git Repository: fediverse-symbol/fediverse-symbol

  • Jerkface (any/all)
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    4 months ago

    It’s literally a character, like aitch.

    I’m pretty sure we’re cool to use it. The advantage of using a glyph that already exists in Unicode is huge.

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      4 months ago

      Are you one of the three proposers mentioned in the git repository?

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        4 months ago

        No I’m just so very bored and this is the classic bikeshed issue so I figure I won’t cause any problems here.