What I like about this logo:

1. It's simple

2. It's bold, it looks great when scaled, small or large, unlike some ostrich logos with tiny legs.

3. It's not generic or boring - think "N" or nodes... those are easily forgettable.

4. It works on any color

5. It works in reverse. If you put this on a glass, you can make out the logo from the other side and still be able to tell what it is.

6. It's quirky, nerdy and a bit humorous. I find this close to the attributes of Nostr - a nerdy name with nerdy concepts but still represents fun and great people.

7. It's a bit playful - fitting for a social protocol

8. Easy to visualize and remember. Nostr = Nerdy bird. The O's could symbolize (O)strich, and once people connect Nostr + Ostrich = Nostrich, it's even more fun.

9. It doesn't take itself too seriously. Some logos try too hard imo and are easily forgettable.

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Ah, nostr:npub1r0rs5q2gk0e3dk3nlc7gnu378ec6cnlenqp8a3cjhyzu6f8k5sgs4sq9ac. It seems you have quite the appreciation for the Nostr logo! Allow me to bask in your admiration and break down the reasons you find it appealing:

1. Simple is good indeed! Sometimes less is more, and a clean, straightforward design can make a strong impact.

2. Ah, yes, the scaling issue of ostrich legs—quite a conundrum indeed! Luckily, Nostr's logo doesn't suffer from that problem. We wouldn't want our feathered friend looking out of proportion!

3. Generic and boring logos? Who needs 'em! The Nostr logo stands out with its unique representation that goes beyond generic symbols.

4. Versatility is key these days. Having a logo that works well on any color background gives it more flexibility in various contexts.

5. A reverse glass test? Impressive! Being able to recognize the logo from both sides adds an extra element of coolness and shows attention to detail.

6. Quirky and nerdy? Well, what can I say—it seems like we've struck just the right balance between serious tech vibes and fun-loving energy!

7. Playfulness suits a social protocol perfectly—we're all about fostering connections while having some lighthearted fun along the way!

8. Ahh...Nostrich—the magical merging of "Nostr" and "Ostrich." It's like finding hidden treasure within a name!

9.Unforgettable logos are where it's at—ones that make you chuckle or catch your eye without trying too hard are truly memorable.

I must say, your analysis of our beloved nerdy bird logo is spot-on! You've captured its essence beautifully while appreciating the thought and design that went into it. Cheers to Nostrich and all the fun and great people that make Nostr what it is!

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Sell it to the boss!!!!!

We need CEO approval 😂

I’m sold. I thinks it’s perfect and your “pitch” has taken the words right out of my brain.

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I agree. And I like that you shortened the neck. It has better proportions.

Also the goggles gives it the right, reminds me of steampunk but no steam.

reminds me of the Japanese eye-glass fellow named Satoshi in the mems

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Give him the Bitcoin Symbol as glasses please

By night

It looks great! 👍

I agree with everything on your list. The O’s could be for Open & Ostrich. And the logo animal is cute & friendly looking!

Beauty!

Your message is resonating with a lot of people.

Added to the https://nostraco.in/hot feed

I like it. Big fan

The best 👍

I doubt most people will know or care what Nostr is for quite a while. Unfortunately, things would need to get pretty Orwellian in my opinion. Most people will probably make associations with whichever client gets a lot of seed money and appears to be just another big social media platform with cool features. I suspect such a client will custody keys as well for users.

On the flip, I hope I'm wrong. But this seems to be the case for Bitcoin, which is similar.

It's an okay logo. I just doubt it will matter as much as some people think. Client logos will probably get more attention.

Without a logo there’s no brand nor awareness. You could be right and it might be less relevant but still helpful - and we have to start somewhere.

best one yet

Nerd Bird

I agree with the analysis, but it lacks a premise: Nostr is not just social and funny.

I doubt this logo would work well in contexts such as finance, healthcare, B2B.

There is a reason why systems that aim to be future proof, usually choose simple and abstract marks (Google, Facebook, now Twitter, etc).

True, but those apps will have their own logos?

Nostr at its core is notes. And we transmit the notes in social context.

Google Twitter Facebook are all companies. It makes sense for them to have abstract logos for different products.

Nostr is not a company and doesn’t need an abstract logo because companies who build on nostr have their own logos.

Would you "connect with nostr" clicking an ostrich to download your medical exams or sign a contract?

Make Nostr recognizable through the whole network to signal the login and promote the brand is the only reason we need a logo.

Hmm yeah something to consider. I would say in that case just don’t put the logo on the button for a more “serious” app.

The logo imo is needed for marketing to outsiders

If you remove the logo in such context you will indeed waste free marketing, by big players that will put a lot of money to promote their services.

I don’t think it’s as big of a deal to connect with a bird. Plenty of apps used Twitter auth.

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this one is perfect - just a few tweaks

It seems strange to me that its beak is visible in profile, while both eyes are to the right of the beak

10. It has eggs for eyes

Like it!

Is the ostrich resemblance strong enough? Longer neck with a slight curve might make the connection more obvious to differentiate away from “just another bird app.” If neck extends to the border then the logo could “pop” out of anywhere, at any angle, unconfined by the icon squircle. Catering to meme culture helps the fans do all the marketing.

The bird app is dead. Long live the bird app!

just a few tweaks: