Ghosts in Machines
Ghosts in Machines is a Protocolized anthology woven from stories of science fiction and science fact. Writers explore strange rules and familiar haunts through the lens of protocols.
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Starproject Missive 5
This is the fifth missive from the Summer of Protocols initiative, a community-driven project exploring protocols through fictional and theoretical narratives. The document represents contributions licensed under the Ethereum Foundation with a transition to open licensing after 2026.
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