Nexus is built by the community and now we’re handing you the creative reins.
We’re launching Nexus Playground, a new series of open creative contests. The first challenge? “Nexus Your Way,” a call to create a visual symbol that represents the energy, culture, and identity of Nexus and our mission to build a verifiable world.
Level 1 Challenge: Nexus Your Way
We’re looking for a community-created visual symbol that captures what Nexus means to you. It could be a creature, a character, a logo-like abstraction, anything bold, remixable, and uniquely “Nexus.” This is your chance to shape how the world sees us.
What we’re looking for:
A remixable and sharable visual that stops scrolls and sparks conversations.
Something that could live on memes, merch, stickers, posters, you name it.
Uniquely Nexus
How to enter:
Post your design on X
Include a short name or description
Tag @NexusLabs and use the hashtag #NexusPlayground
Submit your tweet link on Discord
Drop it in #contest-submissions
This is how we’ll track and judge entries
Optional (but encouraged): Add sketches, multiple views, or a story behind your design.
Rewards:
First place
A mystery gift
“Nexus Artist” Discord role
Spotlight on blog + social media
Your creation may be immortalized on Nexus merch or amplified through our brand channels
Five runner-ups
A mystery gift
Shoutout on Discord + X
Feature in contest recap blog post
Judging criteria:
Creativity (Blow us away!)
Visual Impact (Quality + potential production value)
Originality (No cookie-cutter designs)
Nexus Vibe (Does it feel like us?)
Social engagement (likes/RTs) may be used as a tiebreaker
Key dates:
May 26: Contest entry opens
June 1: Submissions due by 11:59 PM PT
June 2–4: Judging period
June 6: Winner announced in Nexus Discord
This is just Level 1. More challenges to come. We can’t wait to see how you bring Nexus to life. Let’s create something iconic together!
Over the past weeks, Nexus has continued to expand across infrastructure partnerships, global industry engagement, educational initiatives, and community-led creativity.
