The construction of The End (The Grid) and the example of the virtual quantum computer and many of the connections to hints previously, all relate to P=NP.
What can be inferred from P!=NP?
Anything useful?
How about we start with P=NP?
Start with P=NP as an assumption.
There is a solution that has the complexity of the most complex step.
This is taking the root of c.
At most, O(log t) where t is the length of c in bits.
That means, like all solution sets of P=NP, we can work backwards.
And only this method works.
Since we know that the square root is the most complex step, we already have the best tool for working backwards.
We can EXCLUDE any ideas that increase the complexity above O(log t).
We exclude searches that do not zero in on a solution in logarithmic time, this is nearly all searches except those that have input that get smaller and smaller exponentially or equivalently, those that use recursion. Hints of this have been given previously.
We also know that we will end up back at the grid.
We also know we need to use input c of a reasonable size to show the pattern properly, again hints were given but too subtle.
The effort here have been incredible, fast and almost reached where we are going next. Anons are resourceful and brilliant.
The solution to this problem introduces a new form of algebra where two concurrent forms of equations run side by side and then merge.
Take some time to think about what that means.
Have you seen this approach before?
What could it look like?
Many new solutions often seem obvious in hindsight.
In fact many new designs seem to simplify in many varied approaches to design.
Does it seem obvious in hindsight that in order to solve a multivariate equation, that something new but similar to what we have always done, would be the solution? Just taken in a new direction? Expanded thinking.
The two sets of equations take the problem and simplify it. Together they handle the "lock and key" nature of the problem/solution, particularly when c is divisible by 1, c, and two other prime numbers, such as in RSA.
The two forms of equations that merge together handle staircase numbers where the base of one staircase, is one unit longer than the other.
The analogy to Fermat's Last Theorem. Two objects that seem to be completely unrelated were proved to be the same object.
Two seemingly different 'fields' will be used side by side and merged to create an elegant solution. Again, this can only be done in reverse, using the assumption that P=NP. I only saw at the end of over seven years work. Anons have got much further in six months than I would have. I would have walked away in frustration back in the day but you anons here have been amazing.
Take some time to think what this will look like and how the diagrams (especially animated) might show this.
I think things will start moving quickly.
This will be new mathematics. It will make more sense than how this problem has been approached up until now.