Depth Protocol V1: Technical Specification & Integrity Rationale

Project Theme: Proof of Growth (PoG) / Integrity-First Web3 Infrastructure

I. The Core Strategic Pivot

The Depth Protocol is prioritizing Integrity and Conceptual Proof over speculative finance. Our goal is to create an immutable, verifiable record of a conscious choice—the Proof of Consciousness Logging (PCL)—which serves as the foundational V1 layer of the protocol. The Anti-Market Thesis

The current Web3 landscape is optimized for financial speculation, creating excessive noise that dilutes genuine utility. The Depth Protocol is designed to be fundamentally unattractive to speculators by removing immediate financial upside from the core action (d-PNT minting). This commitment to an integrity-first approach is not a bug; it is the central feature that filters out short-term interests and allows us to build a community optimized for high retention and verifiable growth.

II. Protocol Environment & Rationale

Environment	Choice	Rationale
Blockchain	Solana	Accessibility & Speed. Chosen for ultra-low transaction costs and high throughput. This is non-negotiable for Proof of Growth (PoG), which requires daily, friction-less user interaction. Solana ensures DEPTH is shouted, not sheltered by high fees.
Core Language	Rust / Anchor (Future)	Aligns with the high-performance requirements of the Solana ecosystem.
MVP Platform	HTML/JS/Firestore	Used for maximum speed and feasibility in the hackathon environment (simulates ledger for PoC).

III. Minimum Viable Protocol (MVP) Features: The Frame Shift Engine

Feature	Technical Implementation	Strategic Value
Proof of Growth (PoG)	Immutable record logging of the three inputs via a simple database entry (simulated ledger for PoC).	Verifiable evidence of conscious commitment.
The Check-in	A simple web form requiring three required text fields.	Minimal friction, maximum intent.
Inputs Logged	1. Trigger (The Event), 2. Old Frame (Reactive Thought), 3. New Frame (Conscious Choice).	Defines the core logic of the Depth Protocol.
Reward Mechanism	Successful logging mints a non-transferable Depth Point (d-PNT) achievement token.	Integrity First: Disassociates the project from speculation, focusing solely on utility and personal achievement.

IV. Scalability & Future Protocol Integration (Open-Source Model)

The V1 MVP is a clean, minimal function ready to be built upon.

• Phase 2: Open-Source V1 Contract: Formalize the Proof of Frame Shift contract on the Solana Public Testnet. Immediately open-source the V1 contract on GitHub to attract developers committed to the vision, not quick money.

• Phase 3: Community Plugins & Layer 2 Growth: Encourage the community to build Layer 2 Plugins that use the Depth Protocol V1 data. Examples: an Awareness Engine Plugin (for social sharing) or a Relativity Engine Plugin (for tracking long-term shifts).