Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 533: 315

Designing a set of equations that require extremely complex calculations to yield a fixed number of special solutions is not a difficult task for Zhao Yi.

No matter how complex similar systems of equations are, they surely can’t compare to a three-dimensional seismic wave graph.

The core of Bitcoin is a complex system of equations.

Creating a "new Bitcoin" or designing a system of equations with better solutions and more complex calculations than those of Bitcoin, is not an impossible task.

Zhao Yi only contemplated creating this "new coin" for about ten minutes before losing interest, as he realized that there would not be much difference between the new coin and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin is not a product of significant mathematical or computer research.

Bitcoin was created under particular circumstances.

This year, the world economy is not doing well; the world has encountered a rare economic crisis with a bleak stock market. Under stable policy control, the domestic impact is not substantial.

Against this backdrop, Bitcoin was born.

Plainly speaking, Bitcoin is a unique solution to a complex system of equations. The complex system of equations upon which Bitcoin is based has about twenty million unique solutions. Therefore, there can be at most twenty million Bitcoins, and it’s impossible to increase this quantity.

Bitcoin’s becoming a sensation is also based on special circumstances.

For example, when the world encounters economic problems, electronic currencies are sought after. Bitcoin, as the first electronic currency produced with a comprehensive foundational logic and uncontrollable freedom, has gained many people’s recognition.

Recognition is the key.

When many people believe something has value, it naturally becomes valuable, but this value is entirely fictitious. If it is not recognized, it becomes worthless.

Freedom and unregulated factors are also key reasons why Bitcoin will boom in the future.

Thus, the importance is not in the equations that produce Bitcoin but lies within Bitcoin’s existence and distribution rules.

In Satoshi Nakamoto’s "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System", Nakamoto detailed rules for manufacturing, releasing, trading, and securing electronic currencies, rather than emphasizing on the technicality involved in the equations behind creating Bitcoin.

Creating a more perfect system of equations to generate more unique solutions only adds a new cryptocurrency to the market without any other particular significance. It may still be unable to catch up with Bitcoin, as Bitcoin was the first, with thoroughly established rules and recognition.

For new electronic currencies, adding factors such as "possibility of regulatory control" and "availability of abundant coins" may have adverse effects. This is because "freedom and lack of regulation" are also essential factors in Bitcoin’s future popularity.

Conversely, restrictions and large quantities of new coins make it difficult for new coins to gain popularity.

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Zhao Yi shook his head and decided not to think about it anymore. He felt that there was no sense in contemplating ’replacing Bitcoin’.

There’s no point.

From his memory, Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, never made a public appearance before he traveled through time. Creating an electronic currency with high degrees of freedom is not a scientific achievement but a trouble for each country: no country wants to have an unregulated transaction method within its borders.

Rather than contemplating these questions, Zhao Yi chose to chat with Lin Xiaoqing, asking her about her school life, and listening to Lin Xiaoqing complaining about her roommates, etc.

These interactions are a must.

Even though Zhao Yi just listened and nodded without paying much attention, listening to his girlfriend complaining is vital. At least it allows the girlfriend to vent, makes her feel that you can communicate with her, and have a so-called "common language". Otherwise, staying together for a long time without talking may be easygoing for men but will provoke women to show various moods.

Zhao Hongjuan rescued Zhao Yi.

It’s dinner time.

Zhao Hongjuan’s cooking skills are genuinely wonderful, probably due to practicing everyday. Each dish is delicious and perfectly suited to the taste.

While eating, Zhao Yi kept praising, "Aunt Zhao, your cooking is so delicious."

"It is no less than a restaurant chef’s!"

"If you open a restaurant, your business will certainly boom, and you might even be interviewed, becoming the most beautiful cook in China."

Zhao Hongjuan was beaming with pride, and she kept serving Zhao Yi, while also praising his accomplishments. "Now, you are famous and have even won national awards. Look...."

She then walked into the study, took out a framed photo.

Zhao Yi was stunned at the sight.

It was a photo of him shaking hands with the No.1 leader, both smiling at the camera.

"This photo was found on the computer by Qingqing’s dad. He purposely looked for the highest resolution one, said he would frame it, show it off to whoever would..."

"Cough, cough..."

Zhao Hongjuan promptly stopped speaking. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

Lin Xiaoqing’s face turned black with anger and she yelled, "Mom!!!"

Zhao Yi quickly changed the subject.

Zhao Hongjuan was indeed very enthusiastic about Zhao Yi. After dinner, she invited him to sit and chat until nearly 10 PM. Zhao Yi thought he would stay overnight, but unfortunately, Lin Xudong came home.

"Zhao Yi is here? It’s so late..."

"Dad!"

Lin Xiaoqing expressed her dissatisfaction strongly.

Zhao Hongjuan hurriedly said, "What’s wrong with it being late? Let Xiao Yi stay tonight!"

Lin Xiaoqing seemed a bit shy, yet expectant, her face turned red as she looked at Zhao Yi.

Zhao Hongjuan did not mind.

Lin Xudong stood with his hands on his hips, his eyes held a powerful physique.

Zhao Yi waved his hands hastily, "No, I have to go home. Otherwise, my mom will worry."

As he finished speaking, he turned around and walked off.

Perhaps he could have considered staying the night if Lin Xudong had not been at home. But thinking of a muscular man with a gun being in the house when he was sleeping made him decide to return home.

As Zhao Yi was sent out the door and got in his car, he could still hear the discussion behind him —

"Xudong, it’s not right of you. What’s with that attitude! He’s not an outsider!"

"They’re not married yet! It’s not suitable for him to stay at our house! When they get married, I promise not to let him go home."

"Dad~~~"

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Staying home during the holiday is a combination of idleness and boredom.

Zhao Yi would meet with friends for meals, visit some acquaintances, run errands, chat on his computer, or check out world news and gossip, and so on.

He doesn’t have many relatives, so he doesn’t go visiting during the New Year.

Zhao Yi has even more free time after the New Year. freёweɓnovel.com

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Sun Liang returned from his relatives’ home and came over to Zhao Yi’s, turning his computer on to download a game.

"World of Warcraft?"

"Yeah, I’m almost at level 60, I’ll take you in, let’s reach 60 together, then gear up..."

"Not interested!"

Zhao Yi wasn’t very interested.

He played this game in his previous life, and it left a deep impression. It was fun to team up and gear up after reaching the level cap, but it was very time-consuming. He didn’t want to waste his time on an online game, and he had to remind Sun Liang of that too.

"Finished your website work? You’re so free..." Zhao Yi commented on their startup plan.

Sun Liang gave an embarrassed smile, "That thing is never done, I’ve been working hard for more than half a year. It’s finally holiday, let me relax a bit."

"Alright."

Zhao Yi didn’t pressure Sun Liang.

He wasn’t a draconian 996, 007 company boss, nor was Sun Liang his employee. Plus, having experienced gameplaying could be beneficial.

For example, children who are forced to study all the time without playing games, might rebel when they grow up, wanting to do nothing. Even if they are geniuses, it won’t matter.

There have been reports of top provincial_students becoming addicted to gaming in college...

Wait, Sun Liang is already in college!

"Monkey, you can only play for an hour!" Zhao Yi quickly decided on a timing rule.

Sun Liang complained, "It won’t even finish downloading in an hour!"

"Then don’t play, go out and exercise."

Since there was nothing much for two grown men to do together and they couldn’t play computer games, they might as well go out, stroll around and play some basketball at the stadium.

Great idea.

Besides, they could earn some ’Sports Coin’ on the way.

After sweating out a basketball game, Sun Liang went home while Zhao Yi went home to take a shower. Afterwards, he switched on the TV to watch the news, but found nothing interesting. After switching through a few TV drama channels, he decided to quit.

Forget it!

Gaming doesn’t seem so bad after all!

Zhao Yi sat at his computer, opened World of Warcraft, and, with a touch of sentiment, created a character and started a mission.

The initial stages of World of Warcraft are mission-based, where players continuously fight monsters and level up through dungeon runs.

Zhao Yi didn’t seek to level up quickly, he simply wanted to enjoy the game and earn a few ’Leisure Coins’ in the process.

Soon.

He started to feel frustrated.

His laptop was decently specced, but when the game’s frame rate is set high, he could feel the lag, and the constant whirring of the fan was affecting his gaming experience.

"The specs just can’t keep up..."

But this isn’t entirely a hardware issue.

Some computers with superior specifications also encounter game lag. The problem stems from various aspects, even if the hardware is upgraded, the software and internet speed could affect the browsing experience.

"Can’t do much about the internet speed, but the software..."

Zhao Yi started pondering.

Software refers not only to the operating system and gaming terminal, but also the coordination between software and hardware.

This engages algorithmic issues.

Zhao Yi sat in his chair, chin propped on his hand, suddenly recalling ’Bitcoin’. The ’mining’ mode of Bitcoin involves many computers constantly calculating together, and the computer that finds the optimal solution gets rewarded with Bitcoins.

It might seem like there’s a competition among these computers, but it cannot be denied that all participating computers are tackling the calculation of the same set of equations.

This represents the relationship of cooperation and competition.

"What would happen if two computers cooperate?"

"For instance, allowing a suitable computer to carry out complex calculations and transmitting the results to another computer."

"If there are two complex calculations, two computers can each take one, then share their own results..."

"In this manner, the computation is halved."

"Performance will definitely improve significantly."

Zhao Yi contemplated thoroughly, knowing that achieving this would be difficult, as it involves ’sharing’ and ’distribution’ issues.

How can two interconnected computers distribute tasks optimally?

This needs careful thought.

Just then, a system notification suddenly rang--

[Initiating Task: Performance Sharing Theory (Computer Class)]

[Achievement Task, Computer Class, Performance Sharing Theory: You need to perfect the theory of computer performance sharing).

Task Reward: Study Coin +1000, Research Coin +10.]]