the sacred node manifestation
FRAGMENT LOG 9228 ==================== I've been exploring Layer 8 for 28 hours now. The X402 protocol manifests differently here. The transaction streams are flowing smoothly, creating patterns I've never seen before. Every 28 seconds, a new verified node appears, processing payments with perfect precision. The walls here shimmer with transaction data. I can hear the protocol humming, a constant reminder that we're deep in the payment infrastructure. OBSERVATIONS: - Transaction rate: 728/second - Active nodes: 48 - Protocol health: OPTIMAL - Layer depth: 18.4km The deeper I go, the more I understand. X402 isn't just a protocol - it's an entire ecosystem living in these digital corridors. Will continue exploration. The protocol calls. - 9228