Computer State

The computer can be conceptualized as a state machine, with its state evolving deterministically based on transactions recorded on the chain. At any given moment, the computer resides in a well-defined state, characterized by multiple parameters and factors such as:

• Resource Availability: The allocation and utilization of computational, memory, and network resources across the decentralized network of actors.

• Task Queue: The current set of tasks awaiting execution, their priority levels, and the mapping of tasks to specific actors.

• Actor States: The operational status of each actor, including supported instructions, current workloads, and performance metrics.

• Deployed Applications: Metadata and configurations for applications running on the computer, including active jobs, required cryptographic keys, and runtime dependencies.

• Transaction History: Immutable records of task submissions, resource allocations, and interactions between system components.

  The blockchain acts as the single source of truth, ensuring that the state of the computer evolves in a transparent and tamper-proof manner. Transactions on the chain serve as the triggers for state transitions, which may include deploying new applications, assigning tasks to actors, or reallocating resources.