L1
Coordination Layer
- Consensus
- Accounting
- Governance
- Security
Proof of Pi - Compute for Science
PICOIN useful-compute protocol.
Picoin transforms Proof of Work into Proof of Pi: miners perform deterministic pi computation, validators verify the work, and the protocol routes value toward scientific compute infrastructure.
L2
Scientific Compute Layer
- AI & Research
- GPU Compute
- Scientific Jobs
- Data Results
Public Testnet Live
Public HTTPS API, mining, external validators and explorer are online for testing.
Public network access
The public testnet is running with distributed validation and a bootstrap API exposed through HTTPS. Developers can inspect blocks, run test miners, and follow consensus activity from the explorer.
Protocol
Proof of Pi turns computation into verifiable network security.
Deterministic work
Miners compute assigned hexadecimal ranges of pi using a deterministic algorithm, producing compact hashes and commitments instead of storing large decimal data on-chain.
Independent validation
Validators verify commitments, samples, hashes and block proposals. Quorum-based approval keeps the chain focused on accepted, reproducible computation.
Auditable state
Blocks, rewards, reserves, checkpoints and treasury balances are designed to remain inspectable through explorer and protocol-level audit tools.
Picoin Characteristics
Core protocol parameters designed around useful verification.
Proof of Pi network for scientific compute infrastructure.
Deterministic pi digit computation with compact verification records.
Target block cadence for predictable network progression.
Retroactive audit path using expanded samples for fraud detection.
Continuous emission distributed across miners, science reserve, validators and treasury.
Validator quorum secures accepted Proof-of-Pi work.
Useful Computation
Scientific compute is part of the protocol design, not an afterthought.
Picoin extends beyond mathematical mining with a Science Compute Layer: staking-based access, job accounting, reward reserves, verification states, and lightweight on-chain records for scientific and AI compute workflows.
The L1 stores only what should be permanent: stake, access, hashes, metadata references, job states, compute units, reserve accounting and payment rules.
Economy
Continuous emission aligned with miners, validators and science.
Design Principles
Built for clarity, verification and long-term scientific utility.
Do not store heavy compute data on-chain.
Use hashes, metadata pointers, proofs and state transitions for durable L1 records.
Pay only for accepted work.
Rewards are tied to completed, verified and accepted computation paths.
Keep science funding auditable.
The reserve and treasury are separated so marketplace rewards and protocol development remain clear.
Mining Pools
Coordinated mining access for broader participation.
Mining pools are planned as an accessibility layer for miners who want to contribute Proof-of-Pi work without operating large standalone infrastructure. Pool design will prioritize transparent accounting, fair reward distribution and verifiable contributions.
Exchanges & Market
Market access will follow protocol maturity.
Exchange and market integrations are reserved for later phases. Picoin's priority is protocol reliability, verifiable compute, scientific reserve accounting and transparent explorer data before broader market availability.
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