Cool! I really like that concept.
It's not completely correct however - as a reorganization could always break some of the last locks (as we know, that would not change the transactions inside it, but they would have to be re-written). But overall, it's an easy-to-understand depiction of what a blockchain does - to ensure nobody can tamper with the transactions themselves.
An idea to make it slightly more correct: If the left lock is the genesis block, then the color tone of the blocks to the right could become lighter with each lock added. So it's clear that the more confirmations a block has, the more secure it is. One could also add some arrows, because mainly Westerners read from left to right, so the direction of the timeline becomes clearer.
(There is one reason that we couldn't use it - if it was a blockchain enterprise's trademarked logo. Then the "final picture" would have to be different enough to not be confused with the trademarked logo.)
Topic: Symbol of blockchain - page 3. (Read 1154 times)
Super.
And are copyrights free?
I don't really know, don't remember the source. But there's no copyright on ideas, only on specific images. You can just redraw it, or use this one I made out of generic lock icon, I don't care And are copyrights free?
Super.
And are copyrights free?
Seems like BTT having some issues with displaying pics right now.
Excellent technical description.
Thank you.
And a good sketch.
Now think about how to turn it into a comfortable logo.
Not much of an artist, sorry.Thank you.
And a good sketch.
Now think about how to turn it into a comfortable logo.
Certainly not a circular design. But then again, nobody cares even about that, except us nerds.
I think odolvlobo's version was the most technically accurate here:
At least this is how it's shown in books and papers on Bitcoin and data structures.
I would suggest the inverse version though, if we assume the time goes from left to right, since each new block points out to the previous block's hash, not vice versa:
And this image reflects the concept of block height:
With genesis block (height=0) on the bottom, and as the top block (height=2) as our current blockchain tip. It's like we're building a huge tower, and the more blocks we add on top, the harder it is to change any block or data in it without the whole structure above collapsing (the more blocks you have to rebuild, basically). And if you have less hash power than the rest of the network (<50%, this is where the name of 51% attack comes from), they will always build blocks faster than you can, and nobody will accept your chain since it's shorter. But I digress.
Those are the most accurate abstract depictions technically, but YMMV, depending on your needs.
At least this is how it's shown in books and papers on Bitcoin and data structures.
I would suggest the inverse version though, if we assume the time goes from left to right, since each new block points out to the previous block's hash, not vice versa:
And this image reflects the concept of block height:
With genesis block (height=0) on the bottom, and as the top block (height=2) as our current blockchain tip. It's like we're building a huge tower, and the more blocks we add on top, the harder it is to change any block or data in it without the whole structure above collapsing (the more blocks you have to rebuild, basically). And if you have less hash power than the rest of the network (<50%, this is where the name of 51% attack comes from), they will always build blocks faster than you can, and nobody will accept your chain since it's shorter. But I digress.
Those are the most accurate abstract depictions technically, but YMMV, depending on your needs.
Excellent technical description.
Thank you.
And a good sketch.
Now think about how to turn it into a comfortable logo.
That's the logo of blockchain.com
Did you just fetched those logos from google search?
If yes, do not use any of them because it may be protected by copyright law.
You don't want them to take down your blog site, don't you?
There's no official icon of the blockchain technology but it seems like there's someone here in this thread that've shared his personally made icon, if it's okay for him to use it, pick that to be safe.
There's no official blockchain symbol and probably for the best. I like the idea of 3rd pic, bot a better version of it.
I think odolvlobo's version was the most technically accurate here:
https://i.imgur.com/V5OVUsK.jpg?1&t=591&c=1h15YQnJgr8Odg
At least this is how it's shown in books and papers on Bitcoin and data structures.
I would suggest the inverse version though, if we assume the time goes from left to right, since each new block points out to the previous block's hash, not vice versa:
https://image.ibb.co/e3H23d/horizontal.jpg
And this image reflects the concept of block height:
https://image.ibb.co/eDOWwy/vertical.jpg
With genesis block (height=0) on the bottom, and as the top block (height=2) as our current blockchain tip. It's like we're building a huge tower, and the more blocks we add on top, the harder it is to change any block or data in it without the whole structure above collapsing (the more blocks you have to rebuild, basically). And if you have less hash power than the rest of the network (<50%, this is where the name of 51% attack comes from), they will always build blocks faster than you can, and nobody will accept your chain since it's shorter. But I digress.
Those are the most accurate abstract depictions technically, but YMMV, depending on your needs.
https://i.imgur.com/V5OVUsK.jpg?1&t=591&c=1h15YQnJgr8Odg
At least this is how it's shown in books and papers on Bitcoin and data structures.
I would suggest the inverse version though, if we assume the time goes from left to right, since each new block points out to the previous block's hash, not vice versa:
https://image.ibb.co/e3H23d/horizontal.jpg
And this image reflects the concept of block height:
https://image.ibb.co/eDOWwy/vertical.jpg
With genesis block (height=0) on the bottom, and as the top block (height=2) as our current blockchain tip. It's like we're building a huge tower, and the more blocks we add on top, the harder it is to change any block or data in it without the whole structure above collapsing (the more blocks you have to rebuild, basically). And if you have less hash power than the rest of the network (<50%, this is where the name of 51% attack comes from), they will always build blocks faster than you can, and nobody will accept your chain since it's shorter. But I digress.
Those are the most accurate abstract depictions technically, but YMMV, depending on your needs.
Interesting. I was asking myself the same question, and it would be cool to have a freely usable, open-content blockchain symbol everybody could recognize at the first glance.
Super!
Have supported!
Thank you!
And then I already thought that I was only interested.
Yes, it is to develop a public, free and recognizable logo.
The idea is clear.
Blocks, cyclicity, and preferably three d.
If you get something like a circle, it's fine.
A round logo is perfectly perceived and convenient to use.
Ok I'll think about it.
It was necessary to insert in the article a symbol of technology blockchain.
And with surprise he could not find the generally accepted symbol.
Tell me which character is accepted.
And then I find it or not understandable or paid.
Here are the examples that I found:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/V1fOw0R5lecqsXwOi-yHeziN7OmQEUvyGTfxKanZtj1RyRyvYwHHjAcQ1MVSAJnOvirl9jyfcJD6s8Kp1hlFbHscPkjv78Sw10cyIMvyEUsW9963QPyv0bWCAUWF0US1zTgElJZmpzTEEg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XKiyTUO-JtSBqj4t6KskLH-AUP4U7TzVFlbexgyIizSihrXqsLHxfjqfwScS3KK2rdKaJi6cTwZxXiPyBwnqp63I7nIXTSNpp4P_UbTT_aAMQGTeMjSfHIxk1yx1-f2f8Z-OidnjQ_JEoQ
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PgweV7yRv3vYrvE-WaUjta17sZIbj_t90PkwCLnXAfCvBH2HAzBN9HYofmZ17Zov1ov7DxS28h6GROK1h3NeadwUzyttG3LZcYuWeHCnBGCzzxmKxuTPTZHrcQgJFMl32FGHaRZefmG0uQ
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/N5X4tQwgcXzDXUqpQSYsJS0g_0ZwpJNji-lFT0kOJkCi-18KkMGy-9x9LTgki0CHdQibpfa-tBW31FrHNR6steNapx-RIk98pi1kAXZZoR5xmHdI3YxEv-f8FIKrON-8ocbo43N8VQCGeQ
Which one is better to use?
If you ask me i will surly chose the first one since it has a symbol of "chain" where 4 boxes are connected rest are good but i doubt in last one you stole the idea from blockchain.info isn't' ? And with surprise he could not find the generally accepted symbol.
Tell me which character is accepted.
And then I find it or not understandable or paid.
Here are the examples that I found:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/V1fOw0R5lecqsXwOi-yHeziN7OmQEUvyGTfxKanZtj1RyRyvYwHHjAcQ1MVSAJnOvirl9jyfcJD6s8Kp1hlFbHscPkjv78Sw10cyIMvyEUsW9963QPyv0bWCAUWF0US1zTgElJZmpzTEEg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XKiyTUO-JtSBqj4t6KskLH-AUP4U7TzVFlbexgyIizSihrXqsLHxfjqfwScS3KK2rdKaJi6cTwZxXiPyBwnqp63I7nIXTSNpp4P_UbTT_aAMQGTeMjSfHIxk1yx1-f2f8Z-OidnjQ_JEoQ
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PgweV7yRv3vYrvE-WaUjta17sZIbj_t90PkwCLnXAfCvBH2HAzBN9HYofmZ17Zov1ov7DxS28h6GROK1h3NeadwUzyttG3LZcYuWeHCnBGCzzxmKxuTPTZHrcQgJFMl32FGHaRZefmG0uQ
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/N5X4tQwgcXzDXUqpQSYsJS0g_0ZwpJNji-lFT0kOJkCi-18KkMGy-9x9LTgki0CHdQibpfa-tBW31FrHNR6steNapx-RIk98pi1kAXZZoR5xmHdI3YxEv-f8FIKrON-8ocbo43N8VQCGeQ
Which one is better to use?
Interesting. I was asking myself the same question, and it would be cool to have a freely usable, open-content blockchain symbol everybody could recognize at the first glance.
First of all, I agree with that statement:
A cycle, like in the first two of the OP's examples, would be simply not correct, as there are no cyclic structures in a blockchain.
But well, these "linear" blockchain pics like this one look a bit ... well, linear. To improve the visual impression without sacrificing "correctness", a block chain could be contained in a "round" symbol. My suggestion would be a spiral-like structure with the genesis block in the centre.
A very basic & ugly example of what I mean:
Another idea could be a "maze"-like structure.
First of all, I agree with that statement:
I think the blockchain picture should not show a cycle, i.e. you should reflect the movement from the beginning to infinity, not a cycle
A cycle, like in the first two of the OP's examples, would be simply not correct, as there are no cyclic structures in a blockchain.
But well, these "linear" blockchain pics like this one look a bit ... well, linear. To improve the visual impression without sacrificing "correctness", a block chain could be contained in a "round" symbol. My suggestion would be a spiral-like structure with the genesis block in the centre.
A very basic & ugly example of what I mean:
Another idea could be a "maze"-like structure.
It seems I'm the only artist here.
Well - I'll try.
How do you like these options?
Write reviews.
Well - I'll try.
How do you like these options?
Write reviews.
It was necessary to insert in the article a symbol of technology blockchain.
And with surprise he could not find the generally accepted symbol.
Tell me which character is accepted.
And then I find it or not understandable or paid.
Here are the examples that I found:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/V1fOw0R5lecqsXwOi-yHeziN7OmQEUvyGTfxKanZtj1RyRyvYwHHjAcQ1MVSAJnOvirl9jyfcJD6s8Kp1hlFbHscPkjv78Sw10cyIMvyEUsW9963QPyv0bWCAUWF0US1zTgElJZmpzTEEg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XKiyTUO-JtSBqj4t6KskLH-AUP4U7TzVFlbexgyIizSihrXqsLHxfjqfwScS3KK2rdKaJi6cTwZxXiPyBwnqp63I7nIXTSNpp4P_UbTT_aAMQGTeMjSfHIxk1yx1-f2f8Z-OidnjQ_JEoQ
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PgweV7yRv3vYrvE-WaUjta17sZIbj_t90PkwCLnXAfCvBH2HAzBN9HYofmZ17Zov1ov7DxS28h6GROK1h3NeadwUzyttG3LZcYuWeHCnBGCzzxmKxuTPTZHrcQgJFMl32FGHaRZefmG0uQ
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/N5X4tQwgcXzDXUqpQSYsJS0g_0ZwpJNji-lFT0kOJkCi-18KkMGy-9x9LTgki0CHdQibpfa-tBW31FrHNR6steNapx-RIk98pi1kAXZZoR5xmHdI3YxEv-f8FIKrON-8ocbo43N8VQCGeQ
Which one is better to use?
Isn't the last one already used by blockchain.info ?. Anyways these symbol are good also there should be officially icon for blockchain it can helps to attach people and those who are not aware about block chain. And with surprise he could not find the generally accepted symbol.
Tell me which character is accepted.
And then I find it or not understandable or paid.
Here are the examples that I found:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/V1fOw0R5lecqsXwOi-yHeziN7OmQEUvyGTfxKanZtj1RyRyvYwHHjAcQ1MVSAJnOvirl9jyfcJD6s8Kp1hlFbHscPkjv78Sw10cyIMvyEUsW9963QPyv0bWCAUWF0US1zTgElJZmpzTEEg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XKiyTUO-JtSBqj4t6KskLH-AUP4U7TzVFlbexgyIizSihrXqsLHxfjqfwScS3KK2rdKaJi6cTwZxXiPyBwnqp63I7nIXTSNpp4P_UbTT_aAMQGTeMjSfHIxk1yx1-f2f8Z-OidnjQ_JEoQ
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PgweV7yRv3vYrvE-WaUjta17sZIbj_t90PkwCLnXAfCvBH2HAzBN9HYofmZ17Zov1ov7DxS28h6GROK1h3NeadwUzyttG3LZcYuWeHCnBGCzzxmKxuTPTZHrcQgJFMl32FGHaRZefmG0uQ
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/N5X4tQwgcXzDXUqpQSYsJS0g_0ZwpJNji-lFT0kOJkCi-18KkMGy-9x9LTgki0CHdQibpfa-tBW31FrHNR6steNapx-RIk98pi1kAXZZoR5xmHdI3YxEv-f8FIKrON-8ocbo43N8VQCGeQ
Which one is better to use?
I can not choose) I like 1 and 3 pictures. 1 is very strict and more understandable for beginners, but 3 looks very futuristic and bright. Likely, 3 picture is the best option.
If i had to give an opinion i would say 3rd one.
Hey guys, do not turn the topic into an advertising platform!
You are engaged in blockchain technology - excellent.
Suggest your version of the symbol or argue that it is not necessary.
I do not wait for the refinement of Leonardo da Vinci.
Better creative Dali!
Or do I only know how to open a Google drawing application?
You are engaged in blockchain technology - excellent.
Suggest your version of the symbol or argue that it is not necessary.
I do not wait for the refinement of Leonardo da Vinci.
Better creative Dali!
Or do I only know how to open a Google drawing application?
It is interesting with symbols of technology blockchain.
I like photo 4, it needs a good icon
I like photo 4, it needs a good icon
I think the blockchain picture should not show a cycle, i.e. you should reflect the movement from the beginning to infinity, not a cycle
I agree with you. Blockchain should be represented as a line or a curve, because each block is connected to the previous block through the hash, but the first (genesis) block isn't connected to any block.
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