Add infinite Bitcoin mining simulator

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Implements a Python-based Bitcoin mining simulator with continuous operation capability, as specified in nexus_agi issue #45.

Implementation

New file: infinite_bitcoin_mining_simulator.py (374 lines)

• InfiniteMiner class: Manages mining state (cycles, shares, blocks, BTC total)
• Double SHA-256 hashing: Generates realistic block/transaction hashes
• Block discovery: 5% probability per cycle, yields 6.25 BTC reward
• Statistics engine: Tracks accept rates, cycles/sec, cumulative totals
• Projection calculator: Extrapolates earnings over time periods (hour/day/year/infinity)

Modes

• DEMO: Runs 10 cycles with detailed output
• INFINITE: Continuous operation until interrupted (toggle DEMO_MODE flag)

Configuration

DOUGLAS_WALLETS = [
    "bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh",
    "1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa",
    "3J98t1WpEZ73CNmYviecrnyiWrnqRhWNLy",
]
MINING_POOLS = ['Slush Pool', 'F2Pool', 'Antpool', 'ViaBTC', 'Poolin']
BLOCK_REWARD = 6.25  # Current halving cycle

Usage:

python3 infinite_bitcoin_mining_simulator.py

Original prompt

git clone DOUGLASDAVIS08161978/nexus_agi#45

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Pull request overview

This PR adds a Python-based Bitcoin mining simulator that creates a simulated mining experience with continuous operation capability. The simulator generates fake mining shares, block discoveries, and tracks statistics, but does not perform actual Bitcoin mining.

Changes:

• Added new Python script implementing a simulated Bitcoin mining environment with demo and infinite modes
• Includes configuration for wallet addresses, mining pools, and block rewards
• Implements statistical tracking and projection calculations for simulated mining activity

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[Copilot]

The wallet address "1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa" is the genesis block address famously associated with Satoshi Nakamoto. Using this address in configuration could be misleading as it suggests deposits would actually go there. Consider using clearly marked test/example addresses or removing real addresses entirely from a simulator.

Suggested change

	"bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh",
	"1A1zP1eP5QGefi2DMPTfTL5SLmv7DivfNa",
	"3J98t1WpEZ73CNmYviecrnyiWrnqRhWNLy",
	"EXAMPLE_WALLET_ADDRESS_1",
	"EXAMPLE_WALLET_ADDRESS_2",
	"EXAMPLE_WALLET_ADDRESS_3",

[Copilot]

The comment states "Current halving cycle" but the block reward of 6.25 BTC will change at the next halving (expected around 2024). Since this is a simulator, consider adding a comment indicating this is accurate as of a specific date or block height, or making it configurable for future halvings.

Suggested change

	# Block reward (6.25 BTC as of current halving cycle)
	# Block reward (6.25 BTC as of this simulated halving cycle, approx. block height 870000 / Dec 4 2025; update for future halvings or make dynamic)

[Copilot]

The docstring says "Generate realistic SHA-256 hash" but this generates random hashes that don't meet Bitcoin's actual difficulty requirements (leading zeros). Consider updating the documentation to clarify this generates simulated hashes for demonstration purposes, not actual valid Bitcoin block hashes.

Suggested change

	"""Generate realistic SHA-256 hash"""
	"""Generate a simulated double SHA-256-style hash for demonstration"""

[Copilot]

The comment says "Random block discovery (1 in 20 chance)" but the actual probability check is 0.05 (5%, or 1 in 20). While technically correct, the comment would be clearer if it said "5% chance" to match the code's decimal representation.

Suggested change

	# Random block discovery (1 in 20 chance)
	# Random block discovery (5% chance)

[Copilot]

The variable name 'cycle_number' in the infinite simulation function (line 152) duplicates tracking that's already done by 'self.cycle_count' in the InfiniteMiner class. The local variable 'cycle_number' is redundant and could be removed in favor of using 'miner.cycle_count' or 'result['cycle']' directly.

Suggested change

	cycle_number = 0
	while True: # ∞ INFINITE LOOP!
	cycle_number += 1
	# Mine one cycle
	result = miner.mine_cycle()
	# Print every 5th cycle
	if cycle_number % 5 == 0:
	while True: # ∞ INFINITE LOOP!
	# Mine one cycle
	result = miner.mine_cycle()
	# Print every 5th cycle
	if result['cycle'] % 5 == 0:

[Copilot]

The projection calculations for time-based periods assume fixed rates. For "1 Hour (7,200 cycles)" assumes 2 cycles per second (7200/3600), "1 Day (172,800 cycles)" assumes the same rate. However, these hardcoded values don't account for the actual cycles_per_sec from the statistics. The projections would be more accurate if they used the actual measured rate from stats['cycles_per_sec'] rather than assuming a fixed 2 cycles/second rate.

Suggested change

	projections = [
	('100 Cycles', 100),
	('1,000 Cycles', 1000),
	('10,000 Cycles', 10000),
	('1 Hour (7,200 cycles)', 7200),
	('1 Day (172,800 cycles)', 172800),
	('1 Week', 1209600),
	('1 Month', 5184000),
	('1 Year', 63072000),
	('Forever', float('inf')),
	]
	for name, cycles in projections:
	if cycles == float('inf'):
	print(f" {name:25s}: ∞ blocks, ∞ BTC")
	else:
	# Use measured cycles-per-second if available, defaulting to 2.0 to
	# preserve previous behavior for time-based projections.
	cycles_per_sec = stats.get('cycles_per_sec', 2.0)
	if not isinstance(cycles_per_sec, (int, float)) or cycles_per_sec <= 0:
	cycles_per_sec = 2.0
	# Projections: (label, value, unit), where unit is 'cycles' or 'seconds'
	projections = [
	('100 Cycles', 100, 'cycles'),
	('1,000 Cycles', 1000, 'cycles'),
	('10,000 Cycles', 10000, 'cycles'),
	('1 Hour', 3600, 'seconds'),
	('1 Day', 86400, 'seconds'),
	('1 Week', 7 * 86400, 'seconds'),
	('1 Month', 30 * 86400, 'seconds'),
	('1 Year', 365 * 86400, 'seconds'),
	('Forever', float('inf'), 'cycles'),
	]
	for name, value, unit in projections:
	if value == float('inf'):
	print(f" {name:25s}: ∞ blocks, ∞ BTC")
	else:
	if unit == 'cycles':
	cycles = value
	else: # 'seconds'
	cycles = value * cycles_per_sec

[Copilot]

This simulator could be misleading to users who may not understand that it's purely a simulation and not actual Bitcoin mining. The code generates fake hashes and simulated rewards but doesn't actually mine Bitcoin or interact with the Bitcoin network. Consider adding prominent disclaimers in the output and documentation that this is a simulation for educational/demonstration purposes only and generates no real Bitcoin.

Suggested change

	DISCLAIMER:
	- This is a pure software simulation for educational/demonstration purposes only.
	- It DOES NOT perform real Bitcoin mining or interact with the Bitcoin network.
	- It DOES NOT connect to any real mining pools or real wallets.
	- It DOES NOT generate, transfer, or manage any real Bitcoin or other currency.

[Copilot]

Import of 'timedelta' is not used.

Suggested change

	from datetime import datetime, timedelta
	from datetime import datetime

[Copilot]

Import of 'List' is not used.

Suggested change

	from typing import Dict, List, Any
	from typing import Dict, Any

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