A dynamic inscription that merges cellular automata with blockchain data, creating an evolving digital artifact. The text 'ARTIFACT' emerges from and interacts with complex cellular patterns, while a triadic color scheme shifts in response to blockchain activity. Each block's data influences the artwork: merkle root determines the color palette, transaction count affects evolution speed, and block hash defines the cellular automata rule patterns.
Last 2 bytes define cellular automata rules (0-255)
significance
Creates unique pattern behaviors for each block, displayed as 'Rule X' in overlay
block_height
usage
Color temperature modulation
effect
Cycles color temperature over 100-block periods
technical_features
WebGL fragment shader for cellular patterns
SVG text with dynamic wave animation
Real-time blockchain data integration
Complex color harmony system
Multiple cellular automata patterns
Dynamic rule evolution
cellular_automata
patterns
Game of Life
Brian's Brain
Seeds
rule_system
range
0-255
derivation
Block hash last 2 bytes
transitions
Smooth interpolation between states
color_system
type
Triadic Harmony
features
Dynamic color temperature
Split-complementary accents
Blockchain-influenced transitions
Saturation modulation
interactivity
hover
Reveals block information overlay
info_display
Current block height
Merkle root prefix
Transaction count
Current rule number
viewing_instructions
The artwork automatically updates with new blocks. Hover over the visualization to reveal detailed block information, including the current cellular automata rule number. The pattern behavior and color scheme will evolve with each new block.
artist_statement
ARTIFACT explores the intersection of deterministic chaos and blockchain data through cellular automata. Each block's data is transformed into a unique visual system, creating an ever-evolving digital artifact that reflects the state of the Bitcoin network. The rule number displayed in the overlay provides insight into the current cellular pattern's behavior, connecting the visual experience to the underlying mathematical systems.
rights
This artwork is part of an open edition. The owner has the right to display and transfer the artwork, but not to modify its code or create derivative works.