深度调研报告:Psy Protocol(最新完整版)

项目概述与背景

Psy Protocol(前身为 QED Protocol)是一个无需信任、可水平扩展的 Layer-1 区块链和 ZK-Rollup 网络1, 2。其核心使命是打破传统区块链的“串行处理监狱”,通过重新定义状态存储方式和计算发生地,为高频订单簿 DEX、全链游戏 and AI 代理经济等高并发 Web3 应用提供互联网级的吞吐量(TPS),同时继承比特币和狗狗币等 PoW 基础层的安全性2, 4, 5

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Speculative Messaging — POC Implementation Design

Speculative Messaging — Minimal POC Implementation Design

Based on speculative-messaging-design.md.

This is the single source of truth for the minimal speculative-messaging POC on the current codebase, covering implementation design, end-to-end workflow, off-chain networking, and the follow-up roadmap.

Phase 1 scope — Inclusion-based messaging with Late Block Proofs. Removes message storage from relay chain state while keeping latency at ~6–12s (1–2 relay blocks for inclusion). This is the first implementation slice of the broader offchain-XCMP replacement direction — the conservative inclusion-based path of the general commitment-driven speculative messaging model.

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Speculative Messaging — Original Design Document

Speculative Messaging

Design Document

Field Value
Authors eskimor
Status Draft
Version 0.2
Related Designs Low-Latency Parachains v2

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Motivation
  3. Goals
  4. Non-Goals
  5. Background
  6. Solution Overview
  7. Detailed Design
  8. Trust Domains
  9. Censorship Considerations
  10. Comparison with Alternatives
  11. Implementation Considerations
  12. Security Analysis

Introduction

Speculative Messaging introduces a new cross-chain messaging mechanism for Polkadot that replaces HRMP with a more scalable, lower-latency alternative. By using cryptographic accumulators (such as Merkle Mountain Ranges) to commit to messages off-chain and having the relay chain enforce these commitments at inclusion time, we achieve:

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Polkadot XCMP MMD — Minimal POC

Forum background: XCMP Design Discussion (Polkadot).

XCMP MMD - Design Document

Overview

XCMP MMD (Merkle Mountain Range based cross-chain messaging) is a proof-of-concept for trustless cross-chain message delivery between parachains. It uses a three-tier cryptographic proof system that leverages the relay chain’s BEEFY finality gadget and Merkle structures.

Problem Statement

HRMP (Horizontal Relay-routed Message Passing) stores message payloads on the relay chain, which is expensive in terms of storage and execution costs.

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x402 协议笔记:Stripe 如何让 AI 代理自主支付

x402 是一种面向机器对机器(M2M)支付的开放协议,核心思路是复活 HTTP 402「Payment Required」状态码,让 API 在返回付费要求时,客户端(尤其是 AI Agent)能自动完成支付并重试请求,无需人工介入、无需预先注册账号。

Stripe 在 2026 年将其接入现有支付基础设施:开发者仍用熟悉的 PaymentIntent 和 Dashboard,底层走 USDC 链上结算;Coinbase 则围绕同一协议构建了 Agent.market 代理经济生态。本文综合 BitKan 解读、Stripe 官方文档 与示例代码,整理一份学习笔记。

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Investigation Report: Zcash

Project Overview & Background

Zcash is a decentralized protocol and privacy-protecting digital currency designed to function as encrypted electronic cash. It holds the distinction of being the first cryptocurrency to pioneer and implement zero-knowledge encryption specifically for private peer-to-peer payments. Its core mission is to protect users’ right to privacy through end-to-end encryption, ensuring that individuals retain full control over their funds without relying on traditional banks.

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