Tech Tree Recommendations
A simple, effective path through the tech tree to solve the 'what to unlock next?' dilemma.
I. Early Cash & File Processing
In the early game, the goal is to quickly increase "$/sec" to unlock the Research interface (requires 1 Billion cash).
| Recommended Item | Cost / Trigger Condition | Priority / Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Download and Upload Speed | Cash (collected via Collector) | Highest Priority. This is the most basic upgrade for increasing processing power and $/sec. | |
| Premium Text | Cash | High Priority. Increases the value of text files by 100%, one of the fastest ways to boost early income. | |
| Processor Cell | Cash | Must unlock Processor first. Used to connect to Clock Speed, providing processing power for nodes like Virus Scanner. | |
| Virus Scanner | Cash + Processing Power | Early Key Income Multiplier. Scans files, quadrupling the value of clean files (x4). | |
| Image Downloader | Cash | Image files are generally more valuable than text files, the next step in expanding income sources. | |
| GPU | 4 Million Cash | Unlocks Litecoin mining, providing an independent income stream. Requires Mine and Crypto Seller nodes. |
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II. Key Token Unlocks
Tokens are primarily used to unlock permanent quality-of-life upgrades and organization tools.
| Recommended Item | Token Cost | Priority / Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Collector | 40 Tokens | Highest Priority. Automatically collects resources without manual clicks, greatly improving idle efficiency. | |
| Node Groups | 50 Tokens | High Priority. Allows bundling complete workflows (e.g., downloader, scanner, uploader) into a single container for better organization and mobility, cleaning up cluttered layouts. | |
| Request Uploader | Tokens | Used to fulfill specific file requests (e.g., 100 text files) for extra token rewards. |
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III. Research Priority Path
Research unlocks after reaching 1 Billion cash. Research points are used to unlock advanced technologies.
| Recommended Item | Research Cost | Purpose / Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parallelism | 20 Research | Unlocks Synchronizer node, allowing CPU and GPU cores to work in sync. | |
| Checksum Validation | 80 Research | Unlocks Checksum Verifier node. Validates complete files for a x4 value boost. | |
| Redownloader | 3,000 Research | Fixes corrupted files and increases their value. Useful for handling bad files from Checksum Verifier. | |
| Antivirus Pro | 300 Research | Unlocks Antivirus Pro node, which scans and removes viruses from files, boosting value. | |
| Network Exchanger | 300 Research | Allows converting Download Speed to Upload Speed, or vice versa, for dedicated high-speed connections to specific lines. | |
| Data Refinement | 300 Research | Unlocks Data Refiner for refining files to increase research value. |
IV. Hacking & Late-Game Expansion Goals
Once the Hacking interface is unlocked, focus on improving hacking capabilities and unlocking new resources.
A. Hacking Path
- Corporation Breaching: 25,000 Science. The first target for hacking.
- Government Breaching: 500,000 Science. The next upgrade target.
- Hacking Skill Point Investment: Prioritize investing skill points in Increase Breach Rewards by 100%. This speeds up leveling your Hacker Level.
B. Currency & File Type Expansion
- Bitcoin Mining: 10,000 Science. Unlocks Bitcoin mining, which is generally more valuable than Litecoin.
- Video Downloader: 30 Trillion Cash. Unlocks large file processing lines for massively increasing $/sec.
C. Advanced Optimization Nodes
- Enhancer and Compressor: The video creator mentions these should be unlocked together as they complement each other. Enhancers improve file quality and size, while Compressors reduce size.
- AI Training Nodes: A major late-game optimization tool. AI Trainer uses GPU Speed and source files to generate Neurons.
- Benefits: AI-generated files (e.g., Text Generator or Image Generator) automatically remove viruses and perform checksum validation (effectively replacing Virus Scanner and Checksum Verifier nodes), greatly simplifying workflows.
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