Some controversy has entered our modest little contest...
ArtsyCoin is about cryptocurrency for artistry and a strong underlying philosophy in what we are trying to accomplish is fair compensation to artists for their work.
Before making final awards of prizes we are investigating further.
Although it is acceptable practice to modify existing artwork resulting in a new creative piece, according to the rules of the contest:
The winning entry must be licensed for open use by the community.
Although you may have the layered files this does not indicate licensing of the file if it is not your own creation.
By your own admission you did not create this logo but found it.
...I found it...
You also did not modify the file for your submission, you submitted the exact design as included in the template you reference.
The website under pic photos.net has been suspended.
The website gfxtra1.net does not provide clear licensing terms for content nor does it provide clear downloading for access to the file for reviewing the license.
The other links are for personal profiles.
Thank you to everyone who supports our efforts and for the information provided.
We are still looking into this matter and will have additional information shortly.
