Draft:Buckazoids

Buckazoids
Denominations
Symbol	₿
Development
Initial release	March 2025
Ledger
Supply limit	21,000,000
Website
Website	[1]

Buckazoids
Development
Initial release	March 2025
Website
Website	Official GitHub White Paper

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Declined by Sophisticatedevening 30 days ago. Last edited by Sophisticatedevening 30 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Buckazoids is a memecoin launched in March 2025 on the Solana blockchain, inspired by the fictional space currency of the same name featured in the Space Quest video game series. Buckazoids are notable for their striking visual and conceptual resemblance to Bitcoin, particularly the use of the vertical-line “₿” symbol, which appeared in the games over a decade before Bitcoin's introduction.

History

Buckazoids first appeared in Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon (1989), a science fiction adventure game developed by Sierra On-Line. In the game, Buckazoids served as a universal space currency, used by the main character Roger Wilco to purchase items, pay for travel, and engage in interstellar trade. The coins were depicted as golden disks adorned with a stylized “₿” symbol and numeric denominations.

In March 2025, a Reddit user posted a screenshot of the game featuring the Buckazoid currency in a popular thread titled “BTC in a game from 1991.”^[1] The post quickly gained traction within the cryptocurrency community due to the visual similarity between the Buckazoid and the Bitcoin logos. While no direct link has been established between the creators of Bitcoin and the designers of Space Quest, the resemblance raised questions about early visual and conceptual influences on cryptocurrency culture.

In April 2025, a Medium article further explored this potential connection and speculated on its implications in light of renewed interest in Bitcoin’s mysterious origins.^[2] The topic has also appeared on additional platforms and content aggregators, indicating growing public curiosity and discussion.^[3]

Design and Symbolism

The original Buckazoid coin was designed by Sierra artist Mark Crowe. It featured:

A circular, golden coin
A vertical-line "₿" at the center
Pixelated sci-fi embellishments

The modern Bitcoin logo, finalized in 2010, features:

A tilted "₿" with dual vertical strokes
A bright orange circular background
Aesthetic themes of digital and borderless finance

The unexpected similarity between the two designs led to speculation that Buckazoids may have been a subconscious visual prototype for Bitcoin's branding among early adopters familiar with the gaming and cyberpunk scenes.

Relaunch on Solana

Following the rediscovery, a group of crypto enthusiasts launched **$Buckazoids** as a Solana-based memecoin via Pump.fun. The project aimed to honor the legacy of the original in-game currency while celebrating its influence on modern digital finance.

The token can be viewed at its launch address on Pump.fun:^[4]

Unlike traditional meme coins created purely for humor or speculation, Buckazoids have been presented as a "memetic artifact"—a cultural relic that predates and possibly prefigures aspects of real-world cryptocurrency.

Cultural Significance

Buckazoids stand out among memecoins due to their legacy:

An early representation of digital, universal currency (1989)
Precursor to modern concepts of decentralized finance
Symbolic connection to Bitcoin's visual identity

As noted by early adopters, Buckazoids offer a second-chance narrative for those who missed Bitcoin’s early days, backed by a tongue-in-cheek slogan: “Some coins pump on hype. Buckazoids pump on prophecy.”

References

External links

[1] BTC in a game from 1991 – Reddit Thread

[2] The Mystery Surrounding Bitcoin’s Creator May Soon Be Solved – Medium

[3] Binance Square – Bitcoin Origins Discussion

[4] $Buckazoids on Pump.fun

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