TangledWig

TangledWig is an experimental project exploring how to synchronize a "Tangle" data structure using the Zig programming language compiled to run in a WebAssembly environment. A Tangle is an alternative to traditional blockchain architecture — instead of linking blocks in a single linear chain, transactions are connected in a web-like graph where each new transaction validates two previous ones. This approach is most notably used by networks like IOTA.

The project's goal is to see whether this synchronization process can work efficiently when the code runs inside a browser or other WebAssembly-compatible runtime. WebAssembly is a technology that lets high-performance programs written in languages like Zig, C++, or Rust execute at near-native speed inside web environments. By compiling Zig to WebAssembly, the project tests how well a Tangle's graph-based consensus and synchronization logic perform within those constraints.

The primary audience for this experiment is developers and researchers interested in distributed ledger technology, specifically non-blockchain approaches like directed acyclic graphs (DAGs). Someone working on IoT micropayments, browser-based crypto wallets, or lightweight decentralized applications might find this exploration relevant. It could serve as a starting point for building systems where low latency and minimal resource usage matter more than the heavier computational requirements of a traditional blockchain.

The README doesn't go into detail about specific features, performance benchmarks, or how far along the experiment actually is. It reads as an early-stage research project rather than a production-ready tool. There's no documentation on how to use it, what results have been observed, or whether the synchronization approach proved viable. Anyone interested would likely need to dig into the source code directly to understand what the experiment has uncovered so far.