Update Mechanisms
Overview
One of bitplanet's fundamental principles is its extensibility at both the system and pixel levels. This extensibility allows for modifications ranging from minor adjustments in pixel rendering order to comprehensive system overhauls that redefine the bitplanet experience.
Pixel Updates
Mechanism
Participants have full control over their pixel data through a process called reinscription. Each pixel is associated with a specific satoshi (sat), and updates are made by reinscribing new data onto that sat.
Technical Details
The bitplanet system always renders the most recent valid inscription on each sat. Initial updates may be as simple as modifying a hex color code. More complex updates can incorporate:
- Chain-data inputs
- Generative algorithms
- Cross-referencing other inscription data
- Community-developed update protocols
Compliance
While participants have freedom in data submission, the bitplanet system will only render updates that comply with the current protocol specifications. These specifications evolve over time, allowing for increasingly sophisticated pixel behaviors.
System Updates
Initial Phase
Singular will manage system-wide updates during the early stages of bitplanet. This centralized approach aims to:
- Provide a stable environment for community exploration
- Prevent potential chaos in the nascent ecosystem
- Implement planned evolutions in a controlled manner
Evolution Towards Decentralization
The long-term goal is to engage community involvement in system updates. This process may include:
- Gradually expanding community influence over update decisions
- Exploring voting or consensus mechanisms for proposed changes
- Allowing participants to interact with and influence multiple aspects of bitplanet’s ongoing evolution
Technical Implementation
System updates, like pixel updates, primarily utilize the reinscription mechanism. These updates can modify:
- The existing ruleset
- System structure and architecture
- Data interpretation and rendering algorithms
Community Engagement
We strongly encourage community-driven exploration and development. As the protocols mature, the community's role in shaping bitplanet's future will expand, potentially leading to:
- New update mechanisms
- Novel data interpretation methods
- Unforeseen applications of the bitplanet concept