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Minecraft players compress 80TB anarchy server map to 15TB using custom format

A team of Minecraft players has successfully mapped and compressed the entire 80TB map of the notorious 2b2t anarchy server down to a 15TB download. This feat was achieved through a custom compression format called .zvcr, which utilizes the Zstandard algorithm for superior compression ratios compared to standard Minecraft formats. The project, which took 22 months and involved 28 bot accounts, aims to preserve the server's anarchic history. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; demonstrates advanced data compression techniques applicable to large datasets.

RANK_REASON This is a user-driven technical achievement related to a game, not a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Minecraft players compress 80TB anarchy server map to 15TB using custom format

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhiye Liu ·

    Gamers compress 80TB map of Minecraft's oldest anarchy server down to a 15TB download — custom .zvcr compression format and 28 bots map 1 million blocks on infamous 2b2t server

    Minecraft enthusiasts come together to archive Minecraft's 2b2t server, which currently weighs over 80TB but is compressed to a mere 15TB.