Further thoughts

Data sources

Using blockfields from the bitcoin network is the simplest source of data for a NAS. Some other obvious choices could include:

• Data derived from on-chain blockfield, such as active addresses or mean coin age.

• Data from other blockchains such as ethereum.

• Real-world data via oracles such as Chainlink or OriginTrail.

Data application

Similarly, the application of this data isn't limited to defining terrain. Some other examples include:

• Resource locations.

• Spawn points.

• Structure location.

• Trees defined by merkel tree hashes.