Announcing "Steem Quantum State": A Provably Fair, Blockchain-Driven Betting Experiment

Hello Steemians,

I am excited to unveil a new project we have been working on: Steem Quantum State.

This is not just a game; it is a transparent, blockchain-based experiment in probability and deflation. It is a betting interface that interacts directly with the Steem blockchain, using the blockchain itself to determine outcomes.

There are no black-box servers, no hidden random number generators, and no "house secrets." Everything happens on-chain.

Here is exactly how it works, the math behind the odds, and how you can participate.

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🧪 The "Quantum" Mechanic (How it Works)

From Google Gemini, who aided in the coding process:

In most online games, a server generates a random number behind the scenes. You have to trust that the server isn't rigged.

Steem Quantum State is different. The outcome of your bet is determined by the Hash of the Future Block immediately following your transaction.

1. You broadcast a bet (selecting State A, B, C, or D).
2. The transaction is included in Block X.
3. The "Winning State" is determined by Block X+1.

Because no one—not even the witnesses—can predict the exact hash of a future block before it is created, the result is truly random and immutable.

The Algorithm

The logic is open for anyone to verify. We take the Block ID of the result block, hash it using SHA256, and look at the last character of that hash string.

• 0, 1, 2, 3 = State A
• 4, 5, 6, 7 = State B
• 8, 9, A, B = State C
• C, D, E, F = State D

There are 16 hexadecimal characters. Each State has exactly 4 characters assigned to it.
Probability: 25% for each State. Perfectly balanced.

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💰 Payouts & The "Gold" State

Although the probability of each state is 25%, the payouts are not equal.

• State A (Magenta): 3x Payout
• State B (Cyan): 3x Payout
• State C (Green): 3x Payout
• ⭐️ State D (Gold): 4x Payout

🔥 The Deflationary Burn

This project is designed to support the Steem ecosystem. When a player loses a round, the House doesn't just pocket everything. 25% of every lost bet is sent directly to @null, permanently removing that STEEM from the total supply. The site also tracks the amount of STEEM burned over time.

You will see these burn transactions appear in the game feed in real-time.

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📱 Important: How to Play (Mobile vs Desktop)

Because this is a Web3 app (DApp) that requires signing transactions, how you access it matters.

🖥️ On Desktop (PC/Mac)

For the best experience, use Brave or Chrome with the Steem Keychain Extension installed.

1. Navigate to the site and click CONNECT (upper right of page).
2. Select a Target State (A, B, C, or D).
3. Set your energy (bet amount).
4. Click "SELECT STATE" / "INITIATE BET".
5. Confirm the transaction in the Keychain pop-up before EACH bet.

📲 On Mobile (Android/iOS)

Please Read Carefully: Standard mobile browsers (Chrome, Safari, Brave Mobile) cannot communicate with your wallet app due to phone security restrictions.

To play on mobile, you MUST use the Steem Keychain App.

1. Open the Steem Keychain App on your phone.
2. Tap the Globe Icon 🌐 (or the 3-dot menu > Browser) to open the internal DApp Browser.
3. Paste the game URL there.

Note: If you try to play inside standard mobile Chrome, the game will attempt to open your wallet app, but for the smoothest experience, using the internal Keychain Browser is recommended.

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🔍 Trust But Verify

The app includes a built-in Calculator Tool in the header. You can verify any result yourself:

1. Go to a block explorer (like SteemWorld or Steemd).
2. Copy the Block ID of your result block.
3. Paste it into the tool on the site.
4. It will perform the SHA256 hash and show you the exact Hex digit that determined the winner.

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Screenshots

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Technical Abstract via Google Gemini:

graph TD
A[User Action] -->|Signs Transaction| B(Steem Broadcast)
B -->|Included in| C[Block N]
C -->|Wait for Confirmation| D{Block N+1 Mined}
D -->|Immutable| E[Future Block ID]
E -->|Input| F[SHA-256 Hashing Algorithm]
F -->|Output| G[256-bit Hexadecimal String]
G -->|Extract| H[Last Hex Character]

H -->|0, 1, 2, 3| I[STATE A]
H -->|4, 5, 6, 7| J[STATE B]
H -->|8, 9, A, B| K[STATE C]
H -->|C, D, E, F| L[STATE D]

Title: Provably Fair Entropy Generation via Future Block Hash Determinism on the Steem Blockchain

Abstract:
The "Steem Quantum State" protocol utilizes a verifiable, decentralized entropy source to resolve probabilistic outcomes without reliance on centralized Random Number Generators (RNGs). The system leverages the inherent unpredictability of future blockchain states to guarantee fairness.

Mechanism of Action:

1. Event Horizon: The user initiates a transaction (the "Bet") which is cryptographically signed and broadcast to the network. This transaction is immutable once included in a block (Block N).
2. Entropy Source: The outcome of the event is not determined at the time of the bet. Instead, the protocol queries the Block ID of the immediately succeeding block (Block N+1). Since the hash of Block N+1 depends on the exact timestamp, transaction set, and witness signature of that future moment, it is computationally impossible to predict at the time Block N is finalized.
3. Determination Function: To resolve the state, the protocol applies a standard SHA-256 hash function to the Block N+1 ID.
4. Uniform Distribution: The algorithm isolates the final character of the resulting hexadecimal hash. This provides a set of 16 equiprobable values (0 through F).
5. State Collapse: These 16 values are mapped onto four discrete states (A, B, C, D) with a uniform probability distribution of $P(x) = 0.25$.

Conclusion:
This methodology ensures that the "House" has zero ability to manipulate the outcome, as doing so would require controlling the cryptographic signature of a future Steem block—a feat that is computationally infeasible. The result is a transparent, "trustless" gaming system where the blockchain itself acts as the dealer.

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⚠️ Disclaimer & Responsible Gaming

This tool is provided "as is" as an experiment on the Steem blockchain. Participation involves transferring STEEM tokens, which is irreversible. While the code is designed to be provably fair based on blockchain data, please gamble responsibly. Never play with funds you cannot afford to lose.

CLICK HERE to PLAY / Steem Quantum State

We look forward to seeing your feedback and watching those burns stack up!

Steem on.

25% of this post's rewards have been burnt via @null