Timeverse Kernel Overview
Kernel v4.6 (Private)

The Timeverse Kernel is the reference rulebook for Time 2.0 (T2): a phase-based coordination system designed for distributed computation, AI alignment, and auditable execution.

Full kernel not published

The complete normative Kernel v4.6 (constants, full parsing rules, and validation tables) is currently private. This page provides a high-level overview of what the kernel contains and how to build on it safely.

What the Kernel is (in one sentence)

The Kernel defines how every node converts monotone arithmetic time into a shared tick-canonical phase coordinate and a human/audit-friendly state (HS, SWT, D‑Calendar, stamp), with strict verification rules.

Why this exists (UTC is not enough)

In distributed systems, relying on absolute timestamps (UTC) creates fragile coordination:

clocks drift,
networks jitter,
“exact time” agreement degrades without bound.

Timeverse replaces “execute at timestamp” with: execute inside a phase window W(φ₀,Δ) on a shared cycle, encoded in integer ticks.

This yields coordination that is robust and verifiable across heterogeneous devices.

What the Kernel contains (public summary)

1) Timescale policy (TV_MONO_NOLEAP)

The kernel defines a strict policy:

internal arithmetic uses a monotone second-count (no leap seconds)
UTC/RFC3339 is display/logging only
implementations must not use wall-clock UTC for security-critical phase decisions

2) Tick-canonical encoding (integer-only)

The kernel defines a tick resolution `R` per cycle (Earth default: `R=86400`) and the mapping:

`phi_ticks ∈ {0..R-1}`
`deltaPhi_ticks ∈ {1..floor(R/2)-1}`

Window membership uses integer circular distance only:

```
d_ticks(a,b) = min(|a-b|, R-|a-b|)
```

in_window ⇔ d_ticks(phi_now, phi_center) ≤ deltaPhi_ticks

No-Float verified semantics

Any security/verification decision must be expressible using integers only. Floating point boundary checks are not allowed in verified semantics.

3) Harmony Segments (HS)

The kernel defines a universal daily structure:

12 Harmony Segments per day (HS 1..12)
HS enables:
- predictable execution windows
- consistent “phase compass” interfaces
- shared semantic modes (e.g., CONSOLIDATION, RECHARGE)

4) SWT zones + Tiles (privacy by architecture)

Spatial context is represented as:

`swt_zone` (1..12)
`tile_id` (1..600)

This is intentionally coarse. The protocol does not encode GPS coordinates.

Privacy by architecture

Fine-grained GPS data does not exist in the protocol. You cannot weaponize what was never produced.

5) D‑Calendar (C.Y.M.W.D)

The kernel defines a uniform calendar decomposition derived from `day_index`:

`cycle / year / month / week / day`

This structure supports long-horizon coordination and audit-friendly receipts without dependence on local civil calendars.

6) Stamp formats (UI + audit)

The kernel standardizes multiple stamp formats (display strings) that may include:

day index, SWT, tile
D‑Calendar
HS/binute/second
phase/angle (display-only)

Stamps are useful for:

logs and dashboards
human coordination
audit trails

What the Kernel enables (use cases)

A) Signed temporal requests (APIs)

Clients create signed requests that are valid only in a tick window. Servers verify:

signature
anti-replay
cycle anchor
tick-canonical window membership

B) High-precision multi-agent coordination

Multiple AI agents can align on:

the same `convention_id`
the same tick window `(day_index, phi_center_ticks, deltaPhi_ticks)`

and execute in unison without continuous clock synchronization.

C) Auditable execution receipts (TSAE)

Actions can produce TSAE receipts binding:

day index + D‑Calendar
tick window + action tick
SWT + tile
quality gates (u16 ints)
optional HS‑Carbon fixed-point fields

D) Clockchain anchoring

Receipt hashes can be anchored into Proof‑of‑Time blocks for durable verification.

What we publish vs keep private

Public (safe for integration)

SDK patterns (SignedTemporalRequest + gateway verification)
API endpoints and response schemas (tick-canonical)
TSAE and anchoring examples
AI alignment prompt for coordination

Private (kernel reference)

full normative constant tables
full stamp parsing tables and reject conditions
complete validation matrices and internal policy sets

Request access

If you are integrating Timeverse into hardware, regulated workflows, or high-value compute (e.g., quantum scheduling), kernel access can be provided under partner/pilot terms.

FAQ

Why keep the kernel private?

To reduce fragmentation and avoid premature “forked semantics” while the reference spec stabilizes. Integrations remain possible via the public API/SDK and verified field schemas.

Can I build without the full kernel?

Yes. Most integrations only need the tick-canonical window rules, the Security Profile, and the TSAE/anchoring flow.

Does this block open-source development?

No. The public SDK and API surface are designed to enable development. The private kernel contains additional normative tables and reference constraints for strict compliance deployments.