Only issue now is to compile Vanitygen in Windows. Vanitygen needs to be modded to go sequentially instead of randomly.
Cygwin works but doesn't detect any GPUs.
Topic: Bitcoin puzzle transaction ~32 BTC prize to who solves it - page 248. (Read 190789 times)
Seems its time to run some GPUs and try to find the 54th key, since you also get it in Bitcoin Cash.
Current value of that key is around 0.62 BTC = $4000 USD.
Time to get those old ~5000-6000 series AMD gpus plugged in.
Current value of that key is around 0.62 BTC = $4000 USD.
Time to get those old ~5000-6000 series AMD gpus plugged in.
how... exactly... would we go about cracking that key? i happen to have some ASIC's that aren't exactly generating a lot of coin...
That is a very weird question coming from a Legendary member. You should know that ASIC's wont crack any keys.
oh, right. duh. i DID know that, musta forgot. been a long day. i'm also an idiot.
my nvidia 560 won't be doing much good there.... heh. ugh. i'm shutting up now. 
Seems its time to run some GPUs and try to find the 54th key, since you also get it in Bitcoin Cash.
Current value of that key is around 0.62 BTC = $4000 USD.
Time to get those old ~5000-6000 series AMD gpus plugged in.
Current value of that key is around 0.62 BTC = $4000 USD.
Time to get those old ~5000-6000 series AMD gpus plugged in.
how... exactly... would we go about cracking that key? i happen to have some ASIC's that aren't exactly generating a lot of coin...
That is a very weird question coming from a Legendary member. You should know that ASIC's wont crack any keys.
Seems its time to run some GPUs and try to find the 54th key, since you also get it in Bitcoin Cash.
Current value of that key is around 0.62 BTC = $4000 USD.
Time to get those old ~5000-6000 series AMD gpus plugged in.
Current value of that key is around 0.62 BTC = $4000 USD.
Time to get those old ~5000-6000 series AMD gpus plugged in.
how... exactly... would we go about cracking that key? i happen to have some ASIC's that aren't exactly generating a lot of coin...
Seems its time to run some GPUs and try to find the 54th key, since you also get it in Bitcoin Cash.
Current value of that key is around 0.62 BTC = $4000 USD.
Time to get those old ~5000-6000 series AMD gpus plugged in.
Current value of that key is around 0.62 BTC = $4000 USD.
Time to get those old ~5000-6000 series AMD gpus plugged in.
And the LBC has found #53.
https://blockchain.info/address/15K1YKJMiJ4fpesTVUcByoz334rHmknxmT
Stay tuned for the privkey which will be published at https://lbc.cryptoguru.org/trophies
https://blockchain.info/address/15K1YKJMiJ4fpesTVUcByoz334rHmknxmT
Stay tuned for the privkey which will be published at https://lbc.cryptoguru.org/trophies
The coins from keys corresponding to bits 161-256 were just moved to keys corresponding to bits 53-160, making those prizes 10x more valuable:
https://blockchain.info/tx/5d45587cfd1d5b0fb826805541da7d94c61fe432259e68ee26f4a04544384164
https://blockchain.info/tx/5d45587cfd1d5b0fb826805541da7d94c61fe432259e68ee26f4a04544384164
As promised by the creator...
This means that the creator of this puzzle is somewhere here 
He is, apparently
The coins from keys corresponding to bits 161-256 were just moved to keys corresponding to bits 53-160, making those prizes 10x more valuable:
https://blockchain.info/tx/5d45587cfd1d5b0fb826805541da7d94c61fe432259e68ee26f4a04544384164
https://blockchain.info/tx/5d45587cfd1d5b0fb826805541da7d94c61fe432259e68ee26f4a04544384164
This means that the creator of this puzzle is somewhere here
The coins from keys corresponding to bits 161-256 were just moved to keys corresponding to bits 53-160, making those prizes 10x more valuable:
https://blockchain.info/tx/5d45587cfd1d5b0fb826805541da7d94c61fe432259e68ee26f4a04544384164
https://blockchain.info/tx/5d45587cfd1d5b0fb826805541da7d94c61fe432259e68ee26f4a04544384164
Please see my related thread here: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/the-case-for-moving-from-a-160-bit-to-a-256-bit-bitcoin-address-1895455
this is rather fascinating.
Indeed. So how long with current technology would it take to crack these addresses if there is no pattern? How much risk are these funds actually in if computer advancements continue at the current rate?
this is rather fascinating.
Well, indeed. But what if this user just cites the original creator of the transaction... *point lost*
Why the heck do you care? He is not asking for money. He is giving it away. Your "prove it" post is just annoying. He will either move the coins as he said he is going to do or not. What the hell does it matter if he proves himself to you or not? Do you think he is running a scam with his single post claiming to be the creator of a puzzle that gives away Bitcoins?
Well, indeed. But what if this user just cites the original creator of the transaction... *point lost*
This puzzle is very strange. If it's for measuring the world's brute forcing capacity, 161-256 are just a waste (RIPEMD160 entropy is filled by 160, and by all of P2PKH Bitcoin). The puzzle creator could improve the puzzle's utility without bringing in any extra funds from outside - just spend 161-256 across to the unsolved portion 51-160, and roughly treble the puzzle's content density.
If on the other hand there's a pattern to find... well... that's awfully open-ended... can we have a hint or two?
If on the other hand there's a pattern to find... well... that's awfully open-ended... can we have a hint or two?
I am the creator.
You are quite right, 161-256 are silly. I honestly just did not think of this. What is especially embarrassing, is this did not occur to me once, in two years. By way of excuse, I was not really thinking much about the puzzle at all.
I will make up for two years of stupidity. I will spend from 161-256 to the unsolved parts, as you suggest. In addition, I intend to add further funds. My aim is to boost the density by a factor of 10, from 0.001*length(key) to 0.01*length(key). Probably in the next few weeks. At any rate, when I next have an extended period of quiet and calm, to construct the new transaction carefully.
A few words about the puzzle. There is no pattern. It is just consecutive keys from a deterministic wallet (masked with leading 000...0001 to set difficulty). It is simply a crude measuring instrument, of the cracking strength of the community.
Finally, I wish to express appreciation of the efforts of all developers of new cracking tools and technology. The "large bitcoin collider" is especially innovative and interesting!
That's very nice to hear, but please prove yourself by signing a message with the last address (256) from the transaction, which hasn't been cracked yet.
This puzzle is very strange. If it's for measuring the world's brute forcing capacity, 161-256 are just a waste (RIPEMD160 entropy is filled by 160, and by all of P2PKH Bitcoin). The puzzle creator could improve the puzzle's utility without bringing in any extra funds from outside - just spend 161-256 across to the unsolved portion 51-160, and roughly treble the puzzle's content density.
If on the other hand there's a pattern to find... well... that's awfully open-ended... can we have a hint or two?
If on the other hand there's a pattern to find... well... that's awfully open-ended... can we have a hint or two?
I am the creator.
You are quite right, 161-256 are silly. I honestly just did not think of this. What is especially embarrassing, is this did not occur to me once, in two years. By way of excuse, I was not really thinking much about the puzzle at all.
I will make up for two years of stupidity. I will spend from 161-256 to the unsolved parts, as you suggest. In addition, I intend to add further funds. My aim is to boost the density by a factor of 10, from 0.001*length(key) to 0.01*length(key). Probably in the next few weeks. At any rate, when I next have an extended period of quiet and calm, to construct the new transaction carefully.
A few words about the puzzle. There is no pattern. It is just consecutive keys from a deterministic wallet (masked with leading 000...0001 to set difficulty). It is simply a crude measuring instrument, of the cracking strength of the community.
Finally, I wish to express appreciation of the efforts of all developers of new cracking tools and technology. The "large bitcoin collider" is especially innovative and interesting!
That's very nice to hear, but please prove yourself by signing a message with the last address (256) from the transaction, which hasn't been cracked yet.
Finally, I wish to express appreciation of the efforts of all developers of new cracking tools and technology. The "large bitcoin collider" is especially innovative and interesting!
Thank you for your kind words regarding the LBC. We're now on our way to #53 - ETA somewhere between now and 40 days (only you know how long then
)I am all for distributing some more finds along the way, but if I may suggest:
1 additional in #54 search space (0.054001)
2 additional in #55 search space (0.055001 & 0.055002)
4 additional in #56 search space (0.056001 - 0.056004)
etc - you get the idea.
-> for as much as your 161-256 funds suffice - or you're willing to spend. I'm sure by the time we get to these, others - myself included - may hop in to continue in that scheme.
Rico
Very pleased to finally meet you!
This puzzle is very strange. If it's for measuring the world's brute forcing capacity, 161-256 are just a waste (RIPEMD160 entropy is filled by 160, and by all of P2PKH Bitcoin). The puzzle creator could improve the puzzle's utility without bringing in any extra funds from outside - just spend 161-256 across to the unsolved portion 51-160, and roughly treble the puzzle's content density.
If on the other hand there's a pattern to find... well... that's awfully open-ended... can we have a hint or two?
If on the other hand there's a pattern to find... well... that's awfully open-ended... can we have a hint or two?
I am the creator.
You are quite right, 161-256 are silly. I honestly just did not think of this. What is especially embarrassing, is this did not occur to me once, in two years. By way of excuse, I was not really thinking much about the puzzle at all.
I will make up for two years of stupidity. I will spend from 161-256 to the unsolved parts, as you suggest. In addition, I intend to add further funds. My aim is to boost the density by a factor of 10, from 0.001*length(key) to 0.01*length(key). Probably in the next few weeks. At any rate, when I next have an extended period of quiet and calm, to construct the new transaction carefully.
A few words about the puzzle. There is no pattern. It is just consecutive keys from a deterministic wallet (masked with leading 000...0001 to set difficulty). It is simply a crude measuring instrument, of the cracking strength of the community.
Finally, I wish to express appreciation of the efforts of all developers of new cracking tools and technology. The "large bitcoin collider" is especially innovative and interesting!
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