Solving Puzzles: Intro & Prize Log

I love cryptocurrency puzzles. Since April 2019, I have solved thirteen puzzles, winning over $1,500. I challenge puzzles of various kinds, including those related to knowledge, cryptography, brain teasers, hacking, and scavenger hunts. The race against other people to find a hidden private key that unlocks a crypto treasure is a unique thrill.

In my upcoming “Solving Puzzles” series of posts, I hope to document some of the fun and excitement in solving cryptocurrency-related puzzles, and share some of my secrets to help people tackle future puzzles and collect that prize money!

If you’re interested in starting on some puzzles now, I keep a handy list of the ones I’m aware of in my Ongoing Puzzles Tracker.

Prize Log

Below is a list of prizes I have won since April 2019. These entries are ordered based on the date I solved them, starting with the most recent. If a puzzle is broken into multiple parts, where each part has its own prize, I identify each part as a separate puzzle.

If I have commented on a puzzle, there is a link to my comments. In the future, for particularly interesting puzzles, I will make a detailed blog post deep diving into my method for solving. If you have any questions or want to point me to a new puzzle, leave a comment!