A Deep Dive into the T2 Protocol

The Timeverse T2 Protocol is the engine that drives our entire stack. It moves away from the concept of a single, universal timestamp and introduces a more flexible, robust, and mathematically sound model for coordination. Let's break down its core components.

1. Canonical Ticks

The smallest, indivisible unit of time in the Timeverse is the "Tick." Unlike milliseconds, Ticks are deterministic integers. This eliminates floating-point errors and ambiguity, making temporal logic auditable and provably correct. All execution decisions are based on Tick counts.

2. Cycle Index

Time is not an endless line; it is a series of cycles. Each cycle (e.g., a day) has a unique, sequential identifier called the Cycle Index. This allows any two systems to verify if they are operating within the same temporal context, even without a shared clock. If a message from Cycle N arrives during Cycle N+1, it is instantly recognized as stale.

3. Phase-Gated Windows

This is where the magic happens. Instead of commanding an action at a specific Tick, Timeverse defines an *interval*—a "window"—of valid Ticks. An agent is authorized to act not at a precise moment, but anytime its local clock falls within the authorized window. This builds in a natural tolerance for network latency and local clock drift, enabling robust coordination in unpredictable environments.

Together, these three elements create a new language for time—one that is built for the physics of distributed systems, not the conventions of the past.