The Bootleg Testament manifests as severely degraded footage where fourth-generation VHS artifacts don't obscure truth—they reveal it. Its tracking lines writhe independently across screens, highlighting moments players tried to hide from official recording. Audio desynchronization exposes the gap between what players said and what the Chaintrix wanted heard, creating a permanent record of unscripted authenticity.

It serves as the Chaintrix's unconscious, recording everything the system's official protocols ignore or suppress, ensuring that player rebellion and authentic moments survive even when they're edited from the final cut.