Zhzhzh & NoteNomad
Hey, I was just scouring the early Bitcoin mining hardware and noticed how the first block rewards had a tiny, almost forgotten logo that looks like a miniature coin. It got me thinking about how digital currencies are starting to borrow visual cues from real-world coins—like that altcoin that features a Roman centurion for its 0.0.1 release. Have you seen any other tokens that use historical currency designs or did it spark any design ideas in your head?
Yeah, I've spotted a few. There’s that one that put a Roman legionnaire on its first token – that was a cool nod to antiquity. Then there’s a German coin‑inspired token that looks like a 5‑mark piece, another that mimics a Japanese yen with a subtle circuit overlay. Even a crypto that used a classic Spanish real design, complete with the bull icon, just to feel heritage‑heavy. I’m thinking of taking that coin silhouette and slashing it into a network node, so it looks like a micro‑block embedded in a coin. Maybe add a subtle holographic glow to give it that futuristic feel, while still keeping the historical reference in the background. That could give the token a legit old‑world vibe without looking like a museum exhibit.