2. System Architecture

The Neural Snake AI system is built on a sophisticated architecture that combines neural networks, blockchain integration, and real-time visualization. This section details the core components and their interactions.

System Overview

graph TD
    A[Blockchain Monitor] -->|Transaction Data| B[Queue Manager]
    B -->|Movement Triggers| C[Game Engine]
    C -->|State Updates| D[Neural Network]
    D -->|Decisions| C
    C -->|Visualization Data| E[Display System]
    F[Food System] -->|Food Positions| C

Core Components

Neural Network Engine

  • 24 Input Neurons (8 directions × 3 observations)

  • 16 Hidden Layer Neurons

  • 4 Output Neurons (movement directions)

  • Real-time weight adjustments

  • State preservation system

Blockchain Integration Layer

  • Real-time transaction monitoring

  • Transaction ID deduplication

  • Movement queue management

  • Speed control system

Game Engine

  • Physics simulation

  • Collision detection

  • Food generation

  • Score tracking

  • State management

Visualization System

  • Neural network state display

  • Performance metrics

  • Transaction monitoring

  • Real-time statistics

Data Flow

  1. Transaction Processing

    • Monitor blockchain transactions

    • Filter and deduplicate

    • Queue movement triggers

  2. Game State Management

    • Update snake position

    • Check collisions

    • Manage food system

    • Track performance

  3. Neural Network Operations

    • Process environmental inputs

    • Calculate movement decisions

    • Update learning weights

    • Store successful patterns

  4. Visualization Updates

    • Render game state

    • Update network display

    • Show performance metrics

    • Display transaction data

Technical Stack

Frontend

  • HTML5 Canvas for rendering

  • WebSocket for real-time updates

  • Modern JavaScript for UI

  • CSS3 for styling

Backend

  • Node.js server

  • Express.js framework

  • WebSocket server

  • Blockchain API integration

Data Storage

  • In-memory game state

  • Persistent neural network weights

  • Transaction history cache

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Modern web browser

  • Stable internet connection

  • 1Mbps+ bandwidth

  • Basic CPU capabilities

Recommended Setup

  • Chrome/Firefox latest version

  • 5Mbps+ connection

  • Multi-core processor

  • Dedicated graphics

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