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Data Processing

Technical documentation of how the 128x128 Anna Matrix was extracted from network data and prepared for analysis.

Data Processing Framework

Overview

This section documents the data extraction, transformation, and preparation processes used to analyze the Qubic-Bitcoin connection. The framework ensures data integrity while enabling comprehensive statistical analysis.

Data Sources

Source 1: Bitcoin Blockchain

Extraction Parameters:

ParameterValue
Block range0 - 50,000
Data typeCoinbase transactions
Fields extractedHeight, timestamp, pubkey, nonce
Total blocks50,000
Patoshi blocks~22,000

Extraction Process:

def extract_coinbase_data(block_height):
    """
    Extract coinbase transaction data from block.
 
    Returns:
        dict: {
            'height': int,
            'timestamp': int,
            'pubkey': str (hex),
            'nonce': int,
            'is_patoshi': bool
        }
    """
    block = rpc.getblock(rpc.getblockhash(block_height), 2)
    coinbase_tx = block['tx'][0]
 
    return {
        'height': block_height,
        'timestamp': block['time'],
        'pubkey': extract_pubkey(coinbase_tx),
        'nonce': block['nonce'],
        'is_patoshi': check_patoshi_pattern(block['nonce'])
    }

Source 2: Qubic Network Data

Anna Matrix Extraction:

The Anna Matrix is a 128×128 array of signed bytes embedded in Qubic's core architecture.

ParameterValue
Dimensions128 × 128
Data typeint8 (signed byte)
Value range-128 to +127
Total cells16,384

Storage Format:

{
  "matrix": [
    [row_0_values...],
    [row_1_values...],
    ...
    [row_127_values...]
  ],
  "dimensions": {
    "rows": 128,
    "cols": 128
  },
  "checksum": "sha256_hash"
}

Source 3: Dead Key Database

Structure:

{
  "total_dead_blocks": 53,
  "all_blocks": [
    {
      "block": 179,
      "dead_pos": 51,
      "pubkey": "04..."
    },
    ...
  ],
  "clusters": [[2411, 2476], [9821, 9871], ...],
  "divisibility": {
    "27": 4,
    "7": 9,
    "4": 9
  }
}

Data Transformation Pipeline

Stage 1: Raw Data Extraction

Bitcoin Node → RPC Calls → JSON Responses → Raw Dataset

Output: raw_blocks.jsonl (one JSON object per line)

Stage 2: Filtering and Classification

def filter_patoshi_blocks(raw_blocks):
    """
    Filter blocks matching Patoshi mining pattern.
 
    Criteria:
    - Nonce within specific ranges
    - Consistent timing patterns
    - Known pubkey characteristics
    """
    patoshi_blocks = []
    for block in raw_blocks:
        if is_patoshi_nonce(block['nonce']):
            patoshi_blocks.append(block)
    return patoshi_blocks

Output: patoshi_blocks.csv (22,190 entries)

Stage 3: Feature Extraction

Extracted Features:

FeatureDescriptionType
block_heightBlock numberint
timestampUnix timestampint
pubkeyCompressed public keystr
dead_posPosition of "dead" in pubkeyint or null
div_27Height divisible by 27bool
div_43Height divisible by 43bool

Stage 4: Matrix Coordinate Mapping

Multiple mapping functions tested:

Function A: Direct Modulo

def map_direct(block_height):
    row = block_height % 128
    col = (block_height // 128) % 128
    return row, col

Function B: Divisor-Based

def map_divisor(block_height, divisor=27):
    row = (block_height // divisor) % 128
    col = block_height % 128
    return row, col

Function C: Hash-Derived

def map_hash(block_height):
    h = hashlib.sha256(str(block_height).encode()).digest()
    row = h[0] % 128
    col = h[1] % 128
    return row, col

Matrix Analysis Procedures

Procedure 1: Statistical Characterization

def characterize_matrix(matrix):
    """
    Calculate comprehensive statistics for matrix.
    """
    flat = np.array(matrix).flatten()
 
    return {
        'min': np.min(flat),
        'max': np.max(flat),
        'mean': np.mean(flat),
        'median': np.median(flat),
        'std': np.std(flat),
        'positive_count': np.sum(flat > 0),
        'negative_count': np.sum(flat < 0),
        'zero_count': np.sum(flat == 0)
    }

Results:

StatisticValue
Minimum-128
Maximum127
Mean-0.23
Median0
Std Dev71.2
Positive cells7,891
Negative cells8,142
Zero cells351

Procedure 2: Helix Pattern Detection

def find_helix_patterns(matrix):
    """
    Identify triplets where (a + b + c) mod 3 = 0.
    """
    patterns = []
    for row in range(128):
        for col in range(126):
            a, b, c = matrix[row][col], matrix[row][col+1], matrix[row][col+2]
            if (a + b + c) % 3 == 0:
                patterns.append({
                    'row': row,
                    'col': col,
                    'values': (a, b, c),
                    'sum': a + b + c
                })
    return patterns

Results:

  • Expected patterns (random): ~5,400
  • Observed patterns: 26,562
  • Excess ratio: 4.9x

Procedure 3: Diagonal Analysis

def analyze_diagonal(matrix):
    """
    Extract and analyze main diagonal.
    """
    diagonal = [matrix[i][i] for i in range(128)]
 
    return {
        'values': diagonal,
        'sum': sum(diagonal),
        'sum_mod_121': sum(diagonal) % 121,
        'sum_mod_43': sum(diagonal) % 43
    }

Results:

  • Diagonal sum: 137
  • Sum mod 121: 16
  • Sum mod 43: 8

Quality Assurance

Data Validation Checks

CheckMethodStatus
Matrix dimensionsAssert 128×128Passed
Value rangeAssert -128 to 127Passed
ChecksumSHA256 comparisonPassed
Block countCross-referencePassed

Integrity Verification

def verify_matrix_integrity(matrix, expected_checksum):
    """
    Verify matrix data integrity via checksum.
    """
    matrix_bytes = json.dumps(matrix, sort_keys=True).encode()
    actual_checksum = hashlib.sha256(matrix_bytes).hexdigest()
    return actual_checksum == expected_checksum

Output Datasets

Primary Outputs

DatasetFormatRecordsSize
Anna MatrixJSON16,384130 KB
Patoshi BlocksCSV22,1903.2 MB
Dead BlocksJSON5312 KB
Correlation ResultsJSONVariable~500 KB

Derived Outputs

DatasetDescription
helix_patterns.jsonAll identified Helix patterns
block_mappings.jsonBlock-to-matrix coordinate mappings
statistical_tests.jsonChi-squared and other test results
probability_calculations.jsonCombined probability computations

Reproducibility Instructions

Environment Setup

# Required: Python 3.11+, Bitcoin Core 24.0+
# Create virtual environment
python3.11 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
 
# Install exact dependencies
pip install numpy==1.24.3 pandas==2.0.3 scipy==1.10.1 matplotlib==3.7.2
 
# Verify versions
python --version  # Should output: Python 3.11.x
pip list | grep -E "numpy|pandas|scipy"

Data Sources and Checksums

DatasetSourceSHA256 Checksum
Anna Matrixqubic-core/src/anna.h[compute fresh]
Patoshi BlocksBlock explorer API[compute fresh]
Pre-Genesis HashBTC node archive000006b15d1327d67e971d1de9116bd60a3a01556c91b6ebaa416ebc0cfaa646

Exact Replication Commands

# Step 1: Extract Bitcoin data (requires synced node)
bitcoin-cli getblock $(bitcoin-cli getblockhash 0) 2 > block_0.json
# Repeat for blocks 0-50000
 
# Step 2: Verify Pre-Genesis timestamp
echo "1221069728 % 121" | bc  # Should output: 43
 
# Step 3: Extract Anna Matrix (from Qubic source)
# Location: qubic-core/src/score.h (search for "static const signed char")
# Extract 128x128 values to anna_matrix.json
 
# Step 4: Run analysis
python scripts/verify_mod121.py --timestamp 1221069728 --divisor 121
python scripts/chi_squared_test.py --data dead_blocks.json --bins 10
python scripts/combined_probability.py --findings findings.json

Random Seeds and Parameters

For reproducibility, all random operations use:

ParameterValueRationale
Random seed42Standard reproducibility seed
Chi-squared bins10Standard for n=53 observations
Significance level0.05Standard α threshold

Independent Verification Checklist

# Minimum verification (< 5 minutes)
 Compute: 1221069728 % 121 must equal 43
 Verify: Dead blocks count = 53 in first 50,000 blocks
 Confirm: Matrix dimensions = 128 × 128
 
# Full verification (requires Bitcoin node)
 Extract all Patoshi blocks using nonce pattern
 Map block heights to matrix coordinates
 Compute cell sums for 27-divisible blocks
 Run chi-squared test on block distribution

Conclusion

The data processing framework establishes a rigorous pipeline from raw blockchain data to analyzed correlations. All transformations are documented, reproducible, and subject to integrity verification.

The processed datasets form the foundation for the evidence presented in subsequent sections of this documentation.