Appendix: The Laws of Physics (Consensus Rules)

Every number you see in the bridge is governed by the Consensus Rules. These are the "Laws of Physics" of the Bitcoin universe. If a block breaks even one of these rules, the Librarian will "Reject" it instantly, and it will never appear in your bridge.

• The 21 Million Limit: No block can ever create more Bitcoin than the halving schedule allows.

• The Difficulty Target: Every block must have a hash smaller than the target.

• The Signature Rule: Every transaction must be signed by the rightful owner.

The bridge is the "Messenger" that tells you if these laws are being followed. It is the "Beacon of Order" in a chaotic world.