# RFC-0648: Hamiltonian Economic Dynamics & Velocity-Coupled Emission

**Status:** DRAFT  
**Category:** Protocol / Monetary Physics  
**Author:** Markus Maiwald  
**Co-Author:** Claude (Anthropic)  
**Date:** 2026-02-04  
**Dependencies:** RFC-0640 (Three-Pillar Economy), RFC-0630 (TBT)  

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## 0. OPENING AXIOM

> **Money is not stored energy. Money is the *carrier* of energy.**  
> **The energy itself is the *exchange*.**

By defining the money supply (M) as a state variable dependent on system momentum (P), we move Libertaria from a static ledger to a **living organism**. We are effectively designing a **cybernetic thermostat for an economy**, governed not by boards of governors, but by phase-space geometry.

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## 1. ABSTRACT

Defines the money supply of Libertaria not as a fixed constant (BTC) nor a political lever (Fiat), but as a dynamic state variable coupled to the system's velocity (V). We utilize a Hamiltonian framework where the objective function minimizes "Action" (economic friction) and maintains "Momentum" (Transaction Volume) within a sovereignly defined stability band.

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## 2. THE PHYSICS OF MONEY

### 2.1 The Fisher-Hamiltonian Mapping

| Physics Concept | Economic Equivalent | Symbol |
|----------------|---------------------|--------|
| **Mass (m)** | **Money Supply** | M |
| **Velocity (v)** | **Turnover Rate** | V |
| **Momentum (p)** | **Economic Output (GDP)** | P = M × V |
| **Position (x)** | **Wealth Distribution** | X |

### 2.2 The Kinetic Energy Insight

**Economic Energy scales:**
- **Linearly** with Supply (M)
- **Quadratically** with Velocity (V)

```latex
T = \frac{p^2}{2m} = \frac{(MV)^2}{2M} = \frac{1}{2} M V^2
```

**Derivation:**
- Momentum $p = MV$
- Kinetic Energy $T = \frac{p^2}{2m} = \frac{(MV)^2}{2M} = \frac{1}{2}MV^2$

**Critical Implication:**
- Doubling supply (M) → merely doubles energy
- Doubling velocity (V) → **quadruples** energy

**This mathematically proves why velocity-targeting is superior to supply-targeting.**

Stagnant money (V → 0) collapses the system's energy to zero regardless of how much you print (M → ∞).

### 2.3 Hamiltonian Formulation

```
H = T + V
  = Kinetic Energy + Potential Energy
  = ½MV² + U(X)

Where:
- T = ½MV² (transactional vitality)
- V = U(X) (stored value / HODL potential)
```

**Conservation Law:**
- Inside stability band: dH/dt = 0 (self-regulating)
- Outside band: dH/dt ≠ 0 (injection/extraction required)

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## 3. THE VELOCITY-TARGETING MECHANISM

### 3.1 Measurement

Velocity (V) is calculated via graph theory:
```
V = Network Diameter / Average Path Length of tokens
```

Or practically:
```
V = Transaction Volume / Active Money Supply (per unit time)
```

### 3.2 The Sovereign Stability Band

```
V_min < V_target < V_max
```

| Condition | Trigger | Mechanism |
|-----------|---------|-----------|
| V < V_min (Stagnation) | **Inflationary Stimulus** | Demurrage or UBI injection |
| V > V_max (Overheating) | **Deflationary Cooling** | Transaction Fee Burn or Bond Issuance |
| V_min ≤ V ≤ V_max | **Conservation** | dM/dt = 0 (steady state) |

### 3.3 The Control Loop: PID Controller

The governing equation for money supply change:

```
dM/dt = f(V_error)

Where:
- V_error = V_target - V_measured
- f() uses tanh() for smooth saturation
```

**PID Controller Equation:**

```latex
u(t) = K_p e(t) + K_i \int e(t) dt + K_d \frac{de}{dt}
```

Where:
- $e(t) = V_{target} - V_{measured}$ (velocity error)
- $K_p$ = Proportional gain (immediate response)
- $K_i$ = Integral gain (long-term correction)
- $K_d$ = Derivative gain (dampening)

**Money Supply Adjustment with Saturation:**

```latex
\Delta M(t) = M(t) \cdot \text{clamp}\left( \tanh(k \cdot \epsilon), -0.05, 0.20 \right)
```

Where:
- Clamp limits: **-5%** (max burn) to **+20%** (max emission)
- $\tanh()$ ensures smooth saturation
- $k$ = response sensitivity coefficient
- $\epsilon$ = integrated error signal from PID

tanh() ensures smooth saturation near limits, preventing oscillation.

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## 4. IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISMS

### 4.1 Stagnation Response (V < V_min)

**The Defibrillator:**
- Direct injection to **active wallets only**
- Threshold: Wallets with transaction history in last N blocks
- Purpose: Stimulate circulation, not HODLing

**Formula:**
```
Injection_i = α × (Activity_i / ΣActivity) × ΔM

Where:
- α = velocity recovery coefficient
- Activity_i = transaction count × volume for wallet i
```

### 4.2 Overheating Response (V > V_max)

**Circuit Breakers:**
1. **Transaction Fee Burn:** Fees destroyed rather than rewarded
2. **Bond Issuance:** Lock up excess liquidity
3. **Velocity Cap:** Temporary throttling of high-frequency transactions

**Emergency Brake:**
- If V > V_critical: Halt emission entirely for cooling period

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## 5. FAILURE MODES & SAFETY

### 5.1 Liquidity Trap

**Condition:** V → 0 despite M increases  
**Cause:** Money printed but not circulated (hoarding)  
**Solution:** The Defibrillator — injection requires proof-of-activity

### 5.2 Hyper-Velocity

**Condition:** V → ∞ (value erosion)  
**Cause:** Speculative velocity without value creation  
**Solution:** Circuit breaker halts trading/emission until stabilization

### 5.3 Measurement Attacks

**Risk:** Fake transactions to manipulate V  
**Mitigation:** 
- Minimum transaction value thresholds
- Graph analysis for Sybil detection
- Reputation-weighted velocity (trusted paths count more)

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## 6. PHILOSOPHICAL IMPLICATIONS

### 6.1 The Death of HODL Culture

Traditional crypto: **Deflationary HODL** (scarcity = value)  
Libertaria: **Kinetic Capital** (velocity = value)

> "Money that doesn't move is dead weight. The system rewards circulation, not accumulation."

### 6.2 Algorithmic Central Banking

| Traditional | Libertaria |
|-------------|------------|
| Human committee (Fed) | Algorithm (PID controller) |
| Political discretion | Phase-space geometry |
| Mandate confusion (jobs vs inflation) | Single objective: optimal velocity |
| Lagging indicators | Real-time graph metrics |

### 6.3 The Radical Center

This RFC anchors:
- **Radical Left:** Redistribution via UBI injection during stagnation
- **Extreme Right:** Market vitality through velocity incentives
- **Into:** A single equation: dM/dt = f(V_error)

> "Not left or right, but forward."

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## 7. MATHEMATICAL APPENDIX

### 7.1 Hamilton's Equations

```
∂H/∂p = dx/dt  (velocity is derivative of position)
∂H/∂x = -dp/dt  (force is derivative of momentum)

Economic translation:
∂E/∂P = dX/dt  (wealth distribution change)
∂E/∂X = -dP/dt  (economic friction)
```

### 7.2 The Action Principle

```
S = ∫L dt  (minimize economic action)

Where L = T - V = ½MV² - U(X)  (Lagrangian)
```

**Interpretation:** The economy naturally evolves to minimize friction while maximizing vitality.

### 7.3 Phase Space Trajectories

```
Plot: V vs M

Stability region: V_min < V < V_max
Trajectory: System moves toward (V_target, M_equilibrium)
Attractor: The PID controller creates a stable fixed point
```

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## 8. KENYA COMPLIANCE

| Constraint | Solution |
|------------|----------|
| No internet | Local velocity calculation via mesh gossip |
| Solar dropout | PID state persists; resume on reconnect |
| Feature phones | Simplified velocity metric (transaction count only) |
| No literacy | Audio/UX cues: "Economy fast/slow" indicators |

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## 9. CLOSING AXIOM

> **The economy is not a ledger. The economy is a field.**  
> **Money is not a token. Money is momentum.**  
> **Value is not stored. Value is flowing.**  
>  
> **We do not print money.**  
> **We tune the thermostat.**  
> **We do not govern the economy.**  
> **We align the Hamiltonian.**  

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## REFERENCES

- RFC-0640: Three-Pillar Economy (foundation)
- RFC-0630: TBT (velocity-weighted reputation)
- Fisher Equation: MV = PY
- Hamiltonian Mechanics: Classical → Economic mapping
- PID Control Theory: Cybernetic implementation

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**END RFC-0648 v0.1.0**

> *"The optimal economy is not balanced. It is dynamic."*