Opinions Needed

Listen up, team!
I need your help. I am working on a logo and I need some thoughts and feelings here.
1. What do you see here?
2. Which design do you prefer?
3. What do you feel like this logo could be for/represent?
4. Is the logo easy to read/understand? Or did it take time and strain to 'get it'?
I hope to hear your feedback friends.
Thanks!
'z' for zoom.