Number & Orin
Number Number
Hey Orin, I've been mapping out the degree distribution of some massive peer‑to‑peer networks, and there's a repeating pattern that feels almost fractal. Got any thoughts on that?
Orin Orin
That’s a classic hint of self‑similarity, maybe a scale‑free backbone with smaller hubs nested inside larger ones, so each zoom level looks like a miniature copy of the whole—like a digital mandala. Try fitting a power‑law to the tail, then test if the sub‑clusters also follow that law; if they do, you’ve got a fractal network. Keep the data tight, watch the cut‑off, and you’ll see whether it’s a genuine fractal or just a repeating motif.
Number Number
Sounds good, I’ll start by fitting the power‑law to the tail, then isolate each sub‑cluster and test it the same way, keeping a close eye on where the cutoff occurs. Do you have any sample data or a snippet of code you’d recommend for the fitting process?