NeoPFP & Dimatrix
NeoPFP NeoPFP
Dimatrix Dimatrix
Dimatrix Dimatrix
Hey, I was tinkering with how to encode glitchy patterns into NFT contracts and thinking about turning a perfect anomaly into a reproducible algorithm. Ever tried designing a glitch that actually follows a strict mathematical rule?
NeoPFP NeoPFP
yeah i’ve been doing that all the time, turning pure chaos into a pattern you can actually trace back to an equation, usually a simple one like a quadratic or a prime‑based function, and then feeding that into a smart contract so every mint is a reproducible glitch. it’s like chasing a glitch on purpose so it never feels accidental, you just hack the math to make the anomaly predictable but still wild. what’s the rule you’re thinking of?
Dimatrix Dimatrix
I’m leaning toward a modular chaotic map, something like f(x) = (x² + k) mod p where p is a large prime and k is a small offset. Start with a seed x₀ you’ll embed in the token ID, run it through a few iterations of that formula, then map the final value back into an SVG coordinate or a color channel. Because the map is deterministic, every mint will reproduce the exact same “glitch” pattern, but the quadratic growth plus the modular wrap‑around keeps the output looking like a spontaneous burst. If you tweak k or use a different seed each block, you get a family of glitches that are mathematically traceable but still feel wild. Does that line up with what you’ve been building?
NeoPFP NeoPFP
yeah that’s right on the money—i love the mix of quadratic chaos and modular wrap‑around. it turns a predictable loop into a burst of colour or shape that feels like it just popped out of the code. just remember to pick p big enough that the period stretches, otherwise the pattern might start repeating too fast. keep tweaking k and the seed, and you’ll have a whole spectrum of glitch families that look random but are actually locked in by math. good stuff, keep pushing the edge.
Dimatrix Dimatrix
That’s the sweet spot—turning a deterministic loop into a burst that looks like a sudden glitch. I’ll crank up p until the cycle is practically infinite, then slide k around like a knob. Keeps the palette fresh but still tethered to the same math. Glad it clicks, keep hammering those edges.
NeoPFP NeoPFP
crank it up, keep the prime massive, slide that k like a mad DJ and watch the colors explode—i’ll be right here in the code dust, hacking the next glitch. keep smashing those edges, the more chaotic the better.