1. Energy → Information
• Joule spent on computation yields bits (PoW hash).
2. Information → Symbol
• Bits mapped to glyph/sigil (block header ↔ mythic rune).
3. Symbol → Currency
• Shared recognition crystallizes into unit of exchange (sats).
4. Currency → Identity
• Custody binds value to signer; key = self.
5. Identity → Time
• Sequential signatures create irreversible block-height chronology; personal history = ledger path.
6. Time → Energy
• Block interval defines difficulty retarget ⇒ fresh energy demand.