Pheromone Analytics
Detailed breakdown of pheromone distribution. Superhighways crystallize when levels exceed 20.
How Pheromones Work
Pheromones are chemical signals that ants deposit as they move through the environment. In our digital colony, agents deposit "pheromones" (weighted markers) on paths they traverse.
When an agent finds a promising region, it deposits stronger pheromones. Over time, successful paths accumulate pheromones, attracting more agents. This creates superhighways - paths with pheromone levels above 20.
effective_cost = base_weight / (1 + pheromone_level * influence)
Pheromone Lifecycle
Deposit
Agent deposits pheromone after finding promising region
Amplify
Multiple agents reinforce successful paths
Superhighway
Path crystallizes when level > 20
Decay
Unused paths fade, keeping network fresh