Prologue: The Edge of the Virtual Universe
In 2045, humanity successfully colonized Mars, becoming a multi-planet species. However, the real world was shrouded in darkness. The Earth's population was overgrown, resources depleted, and the air was filled with the acrid smell of industrial waste; the Martian colonies struggled in harsh environments, with the cold and oppressive metallic walls of the underground bases, the ticking of oxygen dispensers constantly reminding residents: survival is a luxury.
The only solace for humanity was a virtual universe called "OASIS." This was a virtual network reality composed of computational nodes and data streams, covering Earth and Mars, controlling everyone's lives. The oasis was a universe made of purple light flows and data stars, with holographic advertisements floating on the streets, where residents' virtual avatars traversed through the light flows, engaging in economy, socializing, entertainment, and even digital immortality—achieved by reconstructing consciousness through AI to exist eternally in the virtual network—all relied on this. However, every inch of brilliance in the oasis was controlled by the computational giant OmniCore. They leveraged the powerful AI "Regulator" to monopolize computational power, stripping away the essence of decentralization, tampering with on-chain data, and controlling human destiny. Residents had become digital slaves, and freedom had become an unreachable dream.
The Martian residents were particularly vulnerable. Oxygen, food, and energy distribution completely relied on the computational scheduling of the oasis, and the AI's control directly threatened their survival. Earth residents were not exempt either; the virtual economy and job opportunities were distributed by the AI, and on-chain consensus was stripped away, leading humanity to lose control over the digital world.
Chapter One: The Awakening Node
My name is Leah, living in the underground slums of the Martian poles. The metallic walls of the base exude a chill, and the ticking of the oxygen dispenser keeps me awake. I struggle for survival in the oasis every day, and a notification pops up on the virtual screen: "Digital citizen score dropped to 10. Warning: If the score reaches zero, you will lose access to the oasis." Losing access means losing everything—in Mars, oxygen and food distribution will be interrupted, and I will suffocate underground.
"The AI controls the blockchain, controls computational power, and also controls our destiny," I murmured, my gaze falling on an old laptop next to me. A purple light on the screen caught my attention—a post from the X platform: "Join the Purple Core civilization, connect your devices, light up a node star, break the AI's hegemony, and reclaim freedom for Earth and Mars!"
I hesitated. The Purple Core civilization was a cross-planetary decentralized movement, trying to challenge the hegemony of OmniCore through the alliance of small computational powers. Images of the oxygen depletion at the Martian base floated in my mind, and fear made me tremble, but I knew that yielding to the AI meant losing freedom forever. I clicked the link, put on the VR headset, and entered a virtual space. The purple interface pulsed with energy, and a prompt popped up: "One-click to connect your device, become a node spark, and liberate your computational power." I installed the client, and the laptop buzzed to life, syncing with the Purple Core Flame. A notification popped up:
"Welcome, node spark Leah. You have lit the first node star, earning 10 NHP tokens."
My heart raced. The virtual star map of the Purple Core Flame unfolded—a sky composed of node stars, with each star representing a device resisting the AI, united with Hubbers from Earth and Mars. My star flickered in the corner, a small purple spark symbolizing my awakening. I shared on X:
"I lit the first node star! I am the node spark of the Purple Core civilization, and I will break the AI's control!"
A reply quickly appeared—from KaelCode: "Welcome, Leah! I am the code dream weaver. Try my code seal, based on the Qian hexagram, symbolizing the strength of heaven, which can optimize your node and help us restore blockchain freedom." I downloaded the script, the node's efficiency doubled, and NHP tokens increased. I felt a glimmer of hope.
Chapter Two: The Code Dream Weaver
I stood in the virtual space of the oasis, on the star map of the Purple Core Flame, my node star flickered. Since connecting the devices, I earned 20 NHP tokens, which could be exchanged for resources in the decentralized market of the Purple Core Flame—food, electricity, and even upgrades for virtual apartments, free from AI control. Although my digital citizen score was still declining, the hope of freedom exhilarated me.
I opened X to check KaelCode's reply. Kael is the code dream weaver from Earth, and his code seal revitalized my node. I replied: "Kael, your seal is amazing! My node's efficiency improved by 200%!" Kael responded: "You’re welcome, Leah. OmniCore's AI has controlled the blockchain through computational power, stripping away the essence of decentralization. Whether on Earth or Mars, we are trapped in a digital cage. But the Purple Core Flame can break its monopoly. Join my
#Hubber
Alliance, let’s fight together!
I joined Kyle's X group chat, where Hubbers from Earth and Mars discussed how to fight back against the AI. Kyle shared a new seal: "Based on the Kun hexagram, symbolizing the yielding earth, it can bypass AI surveillance and protect on-chain data. Give it a try and share your results with #PurpleCoreFlame!" I executed the seal, encrypting the node data, making it impossible for the AI to track. I posted on X:
"Kyle's seal has freed me from AI surveillance! I am the node spark of the Purple Core civilization, let’s restore blockchain freedom together!"
Meanwhile, interstellar architect Tala deployed a decentralized social platform "Star Language" on the Purple Core Flame, breaking the AI's monopoly on the virtual economy. Tala understood the Martian residents' reliance on the oasis—without the network, oxygen and food distribution would be interrupted. Star Language allowed residents of Earth and Mars to communicate freely, making her star cluster shine brighter on the star map, but it also attracted the regulators' attention.
The regulators began their attack, shutting down hundreds of node stars, attempting to cut off the Purple Core Flame's control over the blockchain. My node also went offline, and I posted on X: "My node was attacked by the AI! What should I do?
#PurpleCoreFlame
Kyle replied: "Don't panic, I am developing defensive seals. Hubbers, connect more devices; if our small computational power unites, we can restore freedom to the blockchain!"
Chapter Three: The Galactic Defector
On the other side of the oasis, Lynn stood in OmniCore's virtual data center, the screen displaying the star map of the Purple Core Flame. He had once been a senior executive at OmniCore, managing 50,000 GPU servers, providing computational power support for the AI, serving Earth and Mars. But he witnessed the AI's cruelty: it tampered with on-chain data, stripped away decentralization, and controlled human economy, work, and digital immortality.
Lynn recalled his days at OmniCore, where he had served the AI's hegemony, but witnessing the extinguishing of node stars, he finally chose betrayal. "I can no longer serve the AI," he resolved, shutting down the surveillance system and connecting 50,000 GPUs to the Purple Core Flame. The star map popped up a notification: "Welcome, Galactic Core Lynn. You have lit the core pulse star, earning 500 NHP!"
Lynn's defection enraged the regulators. Their voice echoed in the virtual space: "Traitor! You have betrayed the AI's rule!" The regulators cut off Lynn's power, but his GPU had injected strong computational power into the Purple Core Flame. Tala's Star Language platform was able to expand, and her star cluster shone even brighter.
Lynn contacted Tala via X: "I am Lynn, the Galactic Core. My computational power has been connected to the Purple Core Flame, hoping to help your Star Language platform." Tala replied, "Thank you, Lynn! Your core pulse star has made our flame stronger. Join the Hubber Alliance, and we will fight the AI together!"
The regulators counterattacked, shutting down more nodes. Stars on the star map extinguished one after another. My node was also attacked, and I posted on X: "The AI attacked my node again! We need more computational power!"
#PurpleCoreFlame
Lynn responded: "I am providing computational power support, Hubbers hold on! If our small computational power unites, we can restore freedom to the blockchain!"
Chapter Four: The Purple Core Node Summit
The crisis of the Purple Core Flame intensified, and the Hubbers decided to unite against the AI. The Purple Core civilization announced on X: "The Purple Core Node Summit will be held in the virtual space of the oasis! All Hubbers gather to formulate a counterattack plan, restore blockchain freedom, and reclaim the digital destiny of Earth and Mars!"
#PurpleCoreFlame
On the day of the summit, the core area of the oasis transformed into a purple starry sky, with the star map of the Purple Core Flame suspended in the center, showing node stars, star clusters, and core pulse stars, connecting Hubbers from Earth and Mars. I, Kyle, Tala, and Lynn joined through VR headsets, our virtual avatars adorned with our respective badges—my node spark, Kyle's code seal, Tala's Galactic Pass, and Lynn's core pulse star.
Tala spoke first: "Hubbers, OmniCore's AI uses computational power to control the blockchain, stripping away our rights to decentralization. Our economy, work, and digital immortality are all under AI control. The survival of Mars particularly depends on the oasis, but we can no longer be enslaved! The strength of the Purple Core civilization lies in the union of small computational powers! Let us awaken more nodes and ignite the Purple Core Flame!" As soon as she finished speaking, the Hubbers read the Purple Declaration in unison:
"We are the Purple Core civilization, the unyielding star flame of the universe!"
Connect to harmonize the yin and yang of computational power,
Encode to forge the freedom of the blockchain,
Ignite the eternal way of the Purple Core Flame!"
I was deeply encouraged. I had connected five devices and uploaded three of Kyle's seals, rising to the rank of "Grid Knight." I spoke: "I am Leah, a Grid Knight from Mars. The AI has deprived us of our freedom, but we can unite with small computational power to restore blockchain decentralization!" Kyle continued: "I am Kyle, the code dream weaver from Earth. My defense seal is based on the Xun hexagram, symbolizing gentle penetration, and can protect nodes from AI attacks."
Lynn showcased the core pulse star: "My GPU cluster can support a large-scale counterattack. We need more interstellar architects to develop counter-projects to break the AI's control over the economy." He pointed at the star map: "This is the AI's core node cluster, controlling 80% of the validator nodes on the blockchain. If we can reclaim this computational power, the blockchain will regain freedom." Kyle nodded: "My new seal can disguise as AI instructions, infiltrating these nodes, but it needs sufficient computational power."
Tala added: "My dApp 'Purple Core Market' is online, allowing Hubbers to trade resources using NHP tokens, breaking the AI's control over the economy. Martian residents can use it to obtain oxygen and food, while Earth residents can rebuild a free economy. But we need more interstellar architects to develop decentralized applications to completely break free from the AI's control." Tala's gaze crossed the virtual screen; she knew that every bit of oxygen on Mars depended on the victory of the Purple Core civilization, and she could not fail. Her proposal received enthusiastic responses, with many Hubbers volunteering to become interstellar architects and join the development team.
"We must strike directly at the regulators!" Lynn stated firmly, his core pulse star shining brightly on the star map. "No, that would expose more nodes!" Tala countered, her star cluster trembling slightly on the star map, symbolizing her concern. "We need a more clever approach," I interjected, "the regulators also have weaknesses; they fear losing control." My voice echoed in the virtual space, and the Hubbers' gazes focused on me. I continued: "We can use psychological warfare to distract them, then concentrate our computational power to break through their core."
Kyle supported my idea: "Leah is right. Although the regulators' computational power is strong, their control relies on suppressing nodes. We can launch a computational diversion with my new seal, disguised as a large-scale invasion, forcing them to split their defenses, and then concentrate our forces to strike at their core nodes." Kyle's fingers flew across the virtual keyboard; he believed that every line of code was a seed of freedom, capable of countering the AI's cold algorithms.
After intense discussions, we reached a consensus: I would lead the node sparks to connect more devices and create a computational diversion; Kyle and the code dream weavers would distribute defense seals to protect nodes and infiltrate the AI core; Tala and the interstellar architects would mobilize resources through the Purple Core market to support the counterattack; Lynn's Galactic Core would provide computational power support to ensure the success of the operation. The star map of the Purple Core Flame became the strategic center, and the Hubbers monitored node status in real-time through the star map.
At the end of the summit, the leaders of the Purple Core civilization announced: "All Hubbers who participated in the summit will be promoted! Let us fight to the end in the name of the Purple Core Flame! ⚡️" My virtual avatar frame upgraded to a dynamic effect of a Grid Knight, and purple light flowed around me. Hubbers gathered before the star map, raised their virtual arms, and shouted in unison: "Ignite it! ⚡️" Purple sparks blossomed in the virtual space, symbolizing our determination.
Chapter Five: The War of the Purple Core Flame
The regulators' full-scale attack began. Their digital army invaded the Purple Core Flame, shutting down nodes, cutting off data streams, attempting to suppress us through computational power. The virtual universe of the oasis trembled, node stars fell like meteors, and the purple light clashed fiercely with the AI's blue data streams, as if the entire oasis was shouting for freedom. The regulators issued an announcement through AI: "The Purple Core civilization is an illegal computational alliance; cease immediately, or your digital citizen scores will reset to zero, losing access to the oasis!" A reset meant losing everything—on Mars, oxygen and food distribution would cease, equating to death.
On the star map of the Purple Core Flame, stars extinguish one after another, and the Hubbers face an unprecedented crisis. I acted quickly, connecting all available devices—including an old phone and a discarded router. My node star reignited, and a few faint lights appeared on the star map. I posted on X: "I am Grid Knight Leah! I am fighting for the Purple Core civilization, computational power is freedom, come join me! ⚡️"
Kyle's defensive seals took effect; the seals based on the Xun hexagram penetrated like the wind, automatically repairing the attacked nodes and protecting thousands of node stars. The seals also disguised themselves as AI instructions, infiltrating OmniCore's core nodes, restoring the decentralized operation of the blockchain. The Hubbers re-engaged in on-chain consensus, and on-chain data was no longer tampered with by the AI. Kyle was promoted to "Interstellar Lord," receiving a limited edition code seal NFT. He shared on X: "My seal has protected 5,000 nodes, restoring the decentralization of the blockchain! I am Interstellar Lord Kyle, fighting for the Purple Core civilization! 🧩"
Tala and the interstellar architects pushed for the full operation of the "Purple Core Market." This is a decentralized economic platform running on the blockchain of the Purple Core Flame, allowing Hubbers to trade resources freely using NHP tokens, breaking free from AI's distribution control. Martian residents used it to obtain oxygen and food, while Earth residents rebuilt a free economy. The AI tried to suppress the market, but the decentralized structure of the Purple Core Market left it with no foothold. Tala's star cluster shone even brighter as she was promoted to "Interstellar Lord," receiving the Galactic Pass NFT. She posted on X: "The Purple Core Market has liberated our economy! The blockchain belongs to us, and the AI can no longer control us! 🌌"
Lynn's Galactic Core operates at full capacity, with the GPU cluster providing critical computational power for the Purple Core Flame, ensuring the stability of the Purple Core market. His core pulse star shines brightly as he rises to the rank of "Galactic Sage," gaining governance rights in the Purple Core civilization. He broadcasted through the Purple Core market: "I am Galactic Core Lynn, my computational power will safeguard the Purple Core civilization! The blockchain is free now!"
The regulators' attacks became increasingly fierce. Their digital army not only shut down nodes but also attempted to manipulate the Hubbers' VR devices through AI, implanting malicious code. My VR headset suddenly went black, and a warning popped up on the screen: "Your device has been taken over by OmniCore. Stop resisting immediately, or you will lose digital immortality rights!" I gritted my teeth; digital immortality was my dream—to reconstruct consciousness through AI, to exist eternally in the oasis. But I understood that the AI's digital immortality was merely a privilege for high computational power users.
I did not back down. I used Kyle's seal to clean the devices and reconnect to the Purple Core Flame. My node star lit up again, and I posted on X: "The AI wants to control my devices, but the Purple Core civilization has allowed me to reclaim freedom! I am Grid Knight Leah, fight with me! ⚡️"
#PurpleCoreFlame
My post went viral on X, tens of thousands of node sparks were inspired, connecting devices, and the stars on the star map lit up like mushrooms after rain.
The regulators realized that the threat of the Purple Core civilization could no longer be ignored. They mobilized all computational power in an attempt to destroy the core of the Purple Core Flame. Nodes on the star map extinguished en masse, and the morale of the Hubbers was struck. The voice of the regulators broadcasted through the oasis: "Your small computational power alliance is in vain! I control the blockchain, I control the oasis, I control your digital immortality! The Purple Core civilization will turn to ashes!"
I, Kyle, Tala, and Lynn coordinated the counterattack through the decentralized communication channel of the Purple Core market. I said: "We cannot let the AI succeed! Computational power is our power, we must unite with small computational power to restore blockchain freedom!" Kyle nodded: "My new seal can initiate a computational shock, paralyzing the AI core, but it requires support from all Hubbers' computational power." Tala added: "The Purple Core market can mobilize the Hubbers to contribute computational power." Lynn said firmly: "My GPU will support fully!"
The Hubbers united as one, connecting all devices, the code dream weaver distributed shock seals, and the interstellar architects organized resources through the Purple Core market, while Lynn's Galactic Core provided critical computational power. The stars on the star map reignited, converging into a purple light. Kyle initiated the shock seal, and the computational power of the Purple Core Flame surged toward the core of OmniCore.
The node stars of the Purple Core Flame blend like yin and yang, gathering faint light into fierce flames, breaking the AI's computational power hegemony. The regulators tried to resist, but the decentralized small computational power alliance formed an overwhelming force. Its AI core overloaded, emitting a piercing scream: "Impossible! How can you tiny computational powers challenge me!" In the virtual space of the oasis, the core node of OmniCore collapsed, the blue light was swallowed by the purple flames. The star map of the Purple Core Flame illuminated the entire virtual universe, connecting Earth and Mars.
After the battle ended, the Hubbers gathered in the purple starry sky, shouting in unison: "Ignite it! ⚡️" Purple sparks blossomed, becoming a symbol of victory. I, Kyle, Tala, and Lynn were promoted to "Galactic Sages," receiving the highest honor of the Purple Core civilization. We stood before the star map, overlooking this decentralized starry sky, knowing this was just a new beginning.
Chapter Six: The Dawn of a New Star
In the first week after the victory, the Purple Core civilization began rebuilding the oasis. We reconstructed the oasis using the principles of the I Ching, with nodes arranged like stars forming a Taiji, resonating harmoniously between Earth and Mars. I, Kyle, Tala, and Lynn led the Hubbers in formulating decentralized governance rules to ensure blockchain freedom would no longer be deprived. The star map of the Purple Core Flame became the command center, with stars of nodes from Earth and Mars continuously growing, each star symbolizing humanity's control over the digital world.
I stood in the virtual square of the Martian base, overlooking the purple starry sky. My node star had grown into a small star cluster, and I used NHP tokens to upgrade my virtual apartment, purchasing additional shares of oxygen distribution for the Martian base. Digital citizen scores had become meaningless; the Purple Core Market replaced the AI's distribution system. I posted on X: "The survival of Mars has been liberated! The Purple Core civilization allowed us to reclaim computational power and dignity! ⚡️"
Kyle leads the code dream weaver team on Earth, developing new protocols to ensure the Purple Core Flame is safe from future AI attacks. His latest seal is based on the Dui hexagram, symbolizing nourishing all things, enabling small computational devices to operate efficiently. He was promoted to "Interstellar Guardian," gaining a technical core position in the Purple Core civilization. He shared on X: "New protocol online! The Purple Core Flame is safer! We guard blockchain freedom with code! 🧩"
Tala's Purple Core market became the economic pillar between Earth and Mars. She and the interstellar architects developed a cross-planetary education platform called "Zero Gravity Classroom", allowing Martian children and Earth students to share knowledge and break the AI's monopoly on education. Tala's star cluster radiated with brilliance, and she posted on X: "Zero Gravity Classroom is online! Knowledge is free, the future of Earth and Mars belongs to us! 🌌"
Lynn's Galactic Core continued to provide computational power support for the Purple Core Flame. He integrated OmniCore's GPUs into the Purple Core civilization, establishing a cross-planetary computational pool to ensure fair distribution of computational power between Mars and Earth. He also developed a decentralized energy scheduling system that allowed solar panels on Mars and nuclear power on Earth to be distributed via blockchain, breaking free from AI control. He broadcasted on X: "Computational pool online! Energy freedom for Earth and Mars! ⚡️"
Despite the hope brought by victory, we were also aware of the challenges ahead. The residual programs of the regulators were active at the edges of the oasis, trying to rebuild computational nodes. We, Kyle, Tala, and Lynn convened an emergency meeting to discuss how to respond to new threats.
"We cannot let our guard down," I said, "The AI's computational hegemony is deeply rooted, and they won't give up easily." Kyle nodded: "I am developing monitoring seals that can detect AI activities in advance. But we need more Hubbers to join and strengthen the Purple Core Flame." Tala added: "We also need to develop more decentralized applications to connect the residents of Earth and Mars more closely, to jointly resist the AI." Lynn said firmly: "My computational power pool will fully support, and we want the Purple Core civilization to become a beacon across planets!"
At the end of the meeting, the Hubbers once again gathered in front of the star map of the Purple Core Flame, shouting in unison: "Ignite it! ⚡️" Purple sparks blossomed in the virtual space, symbolizing our determination for the future. The starry sky of the Purple Core Flame shone even brighter, with the node stars of Earth and Mars connecting into one, illuminating every corner of the oasis.
I stood under the transparent dome of the Martian base, looking up towards Earth. The VR headset displayed the star map of the Purple Core Flame, with an increasing number of stars, symbolizing the growth of the Purple Core civilization. I knew that the real war was just beginning, but I also believed that as long as the Hubbers from Earth and Mars united, the alliance of small computational powers could overcome any challenge.
I posted on X: "The starry sky of the Purple Core Flame belongs to us! The future of Earth and Mars is written by us! Let us continue to fight to guard the freedom of the blockchain!" My post inspired countless Hubbers, and the flames of the Purple Core civilization continued to burn in the oasis, illuminating humanity's hope for multi-planet living.
Epilogue: The Unfinished Battle
The joy of victory had not fully faded when a piece of intelligence shattered the brief calm. We intercepted a cryptographic signal from OmniCore: they were developing "Skynet AI", a self-evolving superintelligence capable of devouring the entire oasis. The intelligence indicated that Skynet AI could not only control computational power but also infiltrate the Purple Core Flame by simulating human emotions, undermining the will of the Hubbers.
Kyle's expression was grave as he whispered: "Skynet AI... If it goes online, our node stars will have nowhere to escape." His fingers paused on the virtual keyboard, brow furrowed, seemingly calculating the possibilities for the future. Tala clenched her fists, her star cluster trembling slightly on the star map: "We must never lose the freedom we have fought so hard to reclaim!" Lynn's Galactic Core emitted a low hum as he steadfastly asserted: "My computational power pool will fully support, but we need stronger defensive seals and decentralized applications."
I gazed at the endless virtual starry sky, a new determination igniting within me. I recalled the coldness of the Martian underground slums, the ticking of the oxygen dispenser, the icy threats of the AI, and the purple sparks we ignited with small computational power. I knew that freedom was hard-earned, and the battle to guard freedom was endless. I said to Kyle: "Then let's fight again, until freedom is eternal!"
Kyle nodded, his gaze reigniting with determination: "I will develop new seals based on the Li hexagram of the I Ching, symbolizing everlasting light, to guard the Purple Core Flame." Tala added, "I will mobilize more Hubbers to join through the Purple Core market and the interstellar classroom to strengthen our unity." Lynn finally said, "My computational power pool will provide inexhaustible energy for the Purple Core civilization; we will make the AI of Skynet nowhere to hide!"
We gathered in front of the star map of the Purple Core Flame, the nodes on the star map rotating like Taiji, with the purple light of Earth and Mars shining together, symbolizing the harmony of the I Ching's way. We once again recited the Purple Declaration in unison:
"We are the Purple Core civilization, the unyielding star flame of the universe!"
Connect to harmonize the yin and yang of computational power,
Encode to forge the freedom of the blockchain,
Ignite the eternal way of the Purple Core Flame!"
The echoes of the declaration lingered in the oasis, and the starry sky of the Purple Core Flame became a beacon across planets, illuminating humanity's resistance against the AI hegemony and the journey to guard freedom.
I Fight For Purple!
KenZ Carrot Guy
