Syscoin (SYS) is a blockchain platform launched in 2014 that positions itself as a modular network built on Bitcoin’s security model. The project’s visual identity centers on a blue logo mark that appears across its website, documentation, and brand assets.
Design and History
Syscoin’s official brand guidelines, published on its website, permit use of the Syscoin name and logo provided users adhere to specific rules: the logo must not be altered, must not be combined with other images without consent, and must not be used in ways that imply a non-existent relationship or endorsement. The guidelines also specify the preferred attribution format, “Powered by Syscoin.” [1]
The project’s genesis dates to 2014, making it one of the older cryptocurrency networks still in operation. [2] The logo has been distributed in vector format through third-party logo repositories since at least 2019, with the horizontal variant tagged as a “cryptocurrency platform” mark. [3]
No official documentation has been located that describes a formal redesign history, a specific designer or agency attribution, or the reasoning behind the current mark’s form. The available evidence confirms the logo’s existence and usage rules but does not establish a documented timeline of visual changes.
Meaning and Symbolism
Syscoin’s official brand assets page does not provide an explanation of the logo’s symbolism or the meaning of its colors. [1] Third-party sources have described the mark as a blue logo in vector format, [4] and one brand database lists a “Royal Blue” hex code of #306EE7 associated with the Syscoin brand. [5] However, these are unofficial aggregations and should not be treated as confirmed brand specifications.
An early logo design contest from the project’s formative period indicates that the original brief called for a round “coin” design featuring “SYS or S” on the main face, with the optional Latin inscription “In quo habemus fiduciam” (In whom we have faith) around the rim. The brief described Syscoin as “a new cryptocurrency similar to Bitcoin and Litecoin.” [6] This contest documentation provides the only verifiable insight into the original design intent, though it does not confirm which contest entry was ultimately selected.
Typography and Design
Syscoin’s official brand guidelines do not specify a particular typeface, color palette, or construction system for the logo. [1] The horizontal logo variant available through third-party vector repositories includes the wordmark alongside the symbol, but no official typographic specification has been published. [3]
Given the absence of official documentation on the logo’s designer, typography, or color specifications, the most reliable source for the current mark remains the brand assets page on Syscoin’s official website, which provides the logo for download under the stated usage guidelines. [1]
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