Myriad (XMY) is a cryptocurrency launched in February 2014 as a fork of Zetacoin, created by a developer known as 8bitcoder.[1] The project is best known for pioneering the use of multiple independent proof-of-work algorithms on the same blockchain, a design intended to prevent any single mining method from dominating the network.[2]
Design and History
Myriad’s visual identity is closely tied to its technical foundation. The coin supports five mining algorithms simultaneously: SHA256d, Scrypt, Myriad-Groestl, Skein, and Qubit, with each algorithm having independent difficulty adjustment.[3][4] The logo’s circular emblem format is widely distributed across cryptocurrency tracking and logo aggregation platforms, which list the mark under the MyriadCoin name and the XMY ticker.[5]
The official project website is myriadcoin.org, and the currency is also referred to by the long form name Myriadcoin.[2][6] The project’s GitHub repository describes Myriadcoin as an experimental digital currency that enables instant payments to anyone, anywhere in the world, using peer-to-peer technology with no central authority.[2]
Meaning and Symbolism
The multi-algorithm approach is the defining characteristic of Myriad’s identity. The project was designed so that users can choose among five proof-of-work algorithms, catering to ASIC, GPU, and CPU mining hardware.[7] This technical feature is frequently highlighted in descriptions of the coin across exchanges and tracking platforms, and it is the most commonly cited element when explaining what distinguishes Myriad from other cryptocurrencies.[3]
The logo is distributed in vector SVG format through multiple logo repositories, but none of these sources provide an authoritative explanation of design intent or color meaning.[5][8]
Typography and Design
The mark is available in SVG vector format, which allows for scalable reproduction across different media, and logo repositories note that the logo can typically be used in black or white versions depending on the background context.[8]
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