I've been working on an iteration of the Namecoin logo for several weeks. From what I can tell, the original was created rather hastily based on existing designs. So I set off searching through N-like symbols, sifting through dozens of fonts, and experimenting with a lot of designs. Obviously, it can be changed and this should only be seen as a refresh, it should and will continue to evolve. But, for now, I think it's an immense improvement over the old design:
First and foremost, it evolves the design of the current logo's real-number symbol. However, it manages to incorporate the currency double-strike without over-riding the shape of the N, as happens with the traditional ₦ symbol.
The real enhancement here, however is the optical illusion. This is inspired by the Penrose triangle, a famous optical illusion popularized by MC Escher.
This is a reference to solving Zooko's triangle, the impossible conjecture Namecoin was created to solve.
I hope everyone likes it.
