In an industry known for its innovative ideas and bold moves, April Fools’ Day serves as a reflection of the crypto community’s culture, humor, and insight. This year, the jokes played with history, poked fun at current tensions, and offered unexpected observations, all while keeping the spirit of humor alive. From proposing the reintroduction of a poker client into Bitcoin Core to announcing the acquisition of Greenland to protect humanity’s access to the Aurora Borealis, these pranks provided a glimpse into the creative minds of those in the industry.
One of the most memorable posts from April Fools’ Day was the GitHub pull request titled “BIP-777: The Great Poker Restoration” that proposed bringing back a poker client into Bitcoin Core. The satire was cleverly disguised in authentic Bitcoin Improvement Proposal language, making it seem believable at first glance. With mock opcodes and references to Satoshi-sized blinds, the post struck a chord with the community, especially in light of the rise of Bitcoin app layers and side projects.
Aurora Labs CEO Alex Shevchenko took a climate-conscious approach to their April Fools’ joke by announcing the acquisition of Greenland to protect the Aurora Borealis. The post pledged to eliminate skyscrapers and restore clear skies for everyone to enjoy the night sky. While it was a playful exaggeration of real-world asset tokenization trends, the post mimicked a genuine press release, capturing the attention of many.
The Bitcoin Conference made light of crypto history with a post featuring an inmate listing of Sam Bankman-Fried alongside a promo banner for a “live from prison” keynote. Titled “Healing from the Pain Shitcoins Caused Me,” the session humorously acknowledged the past excesses of the crypto industry. Similarly, Gemini took a direct jab at fiat currency by sharing a meme graphic showing the US dollar’s loss of purchasing power since 1913, delivering a serious message in a casual format.
DeFi analyst Ignas added a touch of humor to April Fools’ Day with a warning about an ALL CAPS exploit that locked his posts in permanent caps lock. The parody alerted followers not to engage with the tweet to avoid the same fate, drawing on the familiarity of real-time phishing alerts in the crypto community. Overall, these April Fools’ Day posts showcased the industry’s creativity, humor, and self-awareness, offering a glimpse into the lighter side of the crypto world.
