Lux(λ) |光尘|空灵|GEB
Lux(λ) |光尘|空灵|GEB|Feb 14, 2025 22:28
According to the principle of computational equivalence, all computing systems, regardless of their complexity, can simulate any other computing system as long as they have sufficient computing power. This means that not only can NP complete problems be transformed into each other, but other NP problems, even those systems that exhibit complex behavior, may also have some kind of transformation relationship. Taking Bitcoin as an example, the hash calculation that its PoW mechanism relies on is essentially a computational process. If we can find a way to transform Bitcoin's PoW mechanism into other forms of computational problems, such as protein folding, weather forecasting, or social behavior simulation, then theoretically, we can use the computational processes of these problems to "mine" Bitcoin or create new cryptocurrencies with emergent characteristics similar to Bitcoin. This is like "modifying" a mining machine into a protein folding simulator or a weather forecasting machine, so that it can generate Bitcoin while performing protein folding or weather forecasting. Of course, finding this conversion method is not an easy task. This requires us to have a profound understanding of the underlying logic and operational mechanisms between different computing systems, and to be able to find a universal 'language' to describe and transform these systems. However, if the principle of equivalence is correct, then the possibility of such a transformation exists. This means that in the future, we may be able to create various cryptocurrencies based on different complex systems, and even use the computing power of nature to "mine" these currencies, thus opening up a new era of "emergent life 3.0".
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