Bad Signal

A retro digital matrix effect with a layered composition. The background features a dense grid of small colored dots in cyan, magenta, yellow, and green arranged in a regular pattern, creating a pixelated texture reminiscent of old CRT monitors. Overlaid on this is a swirling gradient effect that transitions between bright lime green (#25f55c) and golden yellow (#f0bc22), creating organic flowing patterns with soft blending. The middle section contains horizontal scan lines that add a CRT screen authenticity with reduced opacity. ASCII characters (@, %, #, *, +, =, -, :, .) are scattered throughout in a monospace font, creating a hacker/terminal aesthetic. A bright cyan and magenta cursor trail effect is visible in the center-right area, forming a glowing path with gradient coloration. The overall effect is enhanced by a hard light blend mode that creates contrast and luminosity variations. The image has a strong retro-futuristic, cyberpunk atmosphere with high contrast between the bright neon colors and the dark background. Scan line artifacts and pixel distortion reinforce the vintage computer monitor aesthetic.