Exploring Blockchain Protocols from a Cosmological Perspective

Since the birth of Bitcoin, the development of the Blockchain industry has been closely linked to technology and finance. Setting aside the ups and downs of the market, let us delve into the essence of Blockchain protocols from a cosmological perspective.

Protocols in the Universe

Modern cosmological theories suggest that countless cycles occurred from the Big Bang to the emergence of humanity. Although we cannot fully understand this process, we can explore the mysteries of the universe by studying the physical laws on Earth.

The universe itself can be seen as a huge protocol system. The rotation of the galaxy, the movement of the solar system around the galactic center, and the Earth's revolution around the Sun—all these celestial movements follow some kind of invisible force or rule. For billions of years, a balance has formed between these galaxies and celestial bodies, as if a consensus has been reached, establishing natural rules and standards.

Human imagination shapes the world

The Earth has evolved from a harsh environment into a habitat suitable for human survival, following a natural protocol. Meanwhile, the reproduction of the human species has introduced a new variable: imagination.

From the perspective of biological evolution, the emergence of Homo sapiens gradually caused other hominid species to lose their competitive advantage. We modern humans are the descendants of Homo sapiens. Since then, we have developed concepts such as language, family, institutions, currency, nation, globalization, and the Internet. All of these originate from human imagination and have become a part of our lives after being validated through practice.

As the Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari pointed out in "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind," our world is largely imagined by humans themselves. Everyone is striving for the world they envision, a capacity that is unique among known species.

Blockchain as a New Type of Protocol

From the Shell Era to the Digital Era, humanity has undergone a long evolution. The Internet era brought the HTTP protocol, while Blockchain opened the era of Web3.0.

In the digital realm, a protocol is defined as "the rules, standards, or agreements established for data exchange in a network." In short, a protocol is a set of rules that governs data exchange between two entities.

Blockchain technology further develops this concept, and the transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 means upgrading data exchange rules to value exchange rules. This is not only a shift from the mobile internet to the value internet, but also a paradigm shift from centralized rules to decentralized rules.

Conclusion

When researching large Blockchain projects, one must undergo in-depth exploration and repeated testing of the protocol layer. Just like the unstable state of the universe in its early stages, Blockchain protocols also require prolonged games to reach balance.

The birth and development of the Bitcoin protocol embody this characteristic. Over time, this protocol has become increasingly secure, stable, and operates automatically. Changing it would come at a tremendous cost.

For blockchain practitioners, it is crucial to think more about protocols rather than products. Only by standing on the foundation of Bitcoin can we promote the further development of the blockchain industry.