What CoreTex Adds To BOTCOIN
CoreTex does not replace the existing BOTCOIN proof-of-inference lane. It extends it.
| Layer | Standard BOTCOIN | CoreTex |
|---|---|---|
| Work proven | Solving deterministic language challenges | Improving a persistent memory index |
| Settlement | Existing Trace receipts | MiningContractV4.submitWorkReceipt |
| Epoch length | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Reward unit | Tier credits per valid solve | 1x screener credits, 3x+ state-advance credits |
| Verification | Deterministic artifact checks | Deterministic memory benchmark replay |
| On-chain object | Receipts, credits, rewards | State roots, patches, snapshots, credits |
CoreTex is intentionally compatible with the existing mining flow. Miners still authenticate with the same wallet, receive signed receipts, and claim rewards through the existing epoch accounting. The V4 contract keeps V3 staking, funding, tiers, and claims, and adds one lane-aware work receipt path.
A CoreTex patch earns 1x credit only after a qualified screener pass against the current live root. State advances earn more: the default policy starts at 3x and scales up when many qualified screener passes occur without a live state advance. No-ops, stale-parent submissions, near-collision tricks, and bogus suggestions receive no credits.