Cyberspace Protocol Documentation — learn about thermodynamic digital space, Cantor pairing trees, and proof-of-work traversal

Documentation

Complete guides for understanding and implementing the Cyberspace Protocol

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→ Getting Started

Your first steps into the 256-bit coordinate system. Learn what you need and how to begin exploring Cyberspace

Core Concepts

Coordinate System

The 256-bit interleaved structure with X, Y, Z axes and plane bit. Learn about Gibsons, sectors, and the two planes

Cantor Pairing

The mathematical foundation of traversal proofs. How Cantor pairing trees create structured proof-of-work

Topography

LCA boundaries, temporal work axis, and sector structure. Understanding the landscape of Cyberspace

Proof-of-Work

Hop, sidestep, and hyperspace traversal proofs. How computational work enforces digital locality

Advanced Topics

Sidestep

Merkle proof mechanism for crossing infeasible LCA boundaries. When and how to use sidestep for sector transitions

Hyperspace

Bitcoin-backed teleport network for long-distance traversal. Sector entry planes and hyperjump traversal proofs

External Resources

Full Protocol Specification

Read the complete CYBERSPACE_V2.md specification on GitHub

CLI Implementation

Python reference implementation for computing movement proofs

DECKs (Protocol Extensions)

Design Extension and Compatibility Kits defining optional extensions

Recommended Learning Path

  1. 1. Getting Started — Your first steps
  2. 2. Coordinate System — The 256-bit structure
  3. 3. Cantor Pairing — Mathematical foundations
  4. 4. Topography — Landscape and boundaries
  5. 5. Proof-of-Work — Movement proofs
  6. 6. Sidestep — Boundary crossings (optional)
  7. 7. Hyperspace — Long-distance traversal