We propose the symbol ⁂ to represent the fediverse.

We propose the symbol ⁂ to represent the fediverse.

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⁂ 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.

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@ 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

  • m-p{3}AEnglish
    1801·
    3 months ago

    I’d rather see the current Fediverse logo added to Unicode than reuse an existing symbol. It’s not impossible, considering that the Bitcoin symbol (₿) ended up making it.

    • jerkfaceEnglish
      281·
      3 months ago

      I don’t think it works well typographically but I’d like to see a mockup

    • Clot@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      I think it’s too complex to be a Unicode character

      • ulterno@lemmy.kde.socialEnglish
        11·
        3 months ago

        Looking at how current emojis tend to be hard to distinguish without increasing the font size (I see ~13 px on this page), I’d say the fediverse icon fits the criterion well enough.

        Also, I can see the icon in here well enough

      • AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        3 months ago

        Most Egyptian hieroglyphics are in unicode. However, there are many other reasons for it not to be included.