Concept of PolkaMAPS

PolkaMAPS Explained: More Than Just Plots

PolkaMAPS is not merely a visual tool; it's a comprehensive platform that encapsulates the vibrancy and complexity of the Polkadot ecosystem. It aims to transcend traditional blockchain explorers by providing a multidimensional view of the network. Each PolkaMAPS plot represents a sequential set of 100 blocks on the Polkadot Relay Chain, integrating key blockchain metrics into a visually intuitive format.

This innovative representation enables users to witness the ebb and flow of network activity, track governance participation, and observe the rich tapestry of inter-parachains communication, all through an interactive and engaging interface. PolkaMAPS turns data into a narrative, telling the story of Polkadot's growth, challenges, and triumphs.

Why 100-Block Segments? Understanding the Building Blocks

The decision to represent data in 100-block segments is a deliberate choice that balances granularity with comprehension. This scope allows users to observe patterns and trends without losing sight of individual transactions. It provides a snapshot of network activity that is detailed enough to be informative yet broad enough to illustrate the bigger picture.

The 100-block segments also align with Polkadot's block time, offering a real-time perspective on the network's evolution. Users can track changes as they happen, from block production and transaction volume to cross-chain interactions and democratic processes. It's a living, breathing depiction of Polkadot's heartbeat.

All transactions within a block range is consolidated and compiled into a plot

PolkaMAPS Plots main attributes

We already know that plots are a visual representation of a set of blocks. But it goes beyond: PolkaMAPS algorithm will compile the history of this set of blocks and compile it into a metadata, that can be easily used for further applications.

We are not going to detail every single step on how a plot is generated, but we will give you a hint on how the metadata will be displayed.

{
  "map_id" : 123456,
  "fibonacci" : false,
  "block_size" : 51231,
  "diversity" : 2.35, 
  "interoperability" : 3.56, 
  "governance" : 2.23
}

This metadata opens a world of possibilities of PolkaMAPS. The community will be able to leverage unique characteristics such as diversity and governance to create governance DAOS and/or interoperability and bloc_size for metaverses and more.