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Topic: [CONTEST] The Times Traveler - The World's first LOADED Conceptual Art Canvas! (Read 616 times)

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Hey guys Cheesy I hope everyone's doing well! As you may have guessed, I've had to step away for a bit to deal with some IRL responsibilities.

It's very unfortunate, but that's life, you've got to deal with those unexpected curve balls once in a while, eh.

So here is an end of the year contest update, and I really look forward to being back in the not too distant future for more fun! Cheesy


I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!



List of bonus round winners so far
BONUS ROUND
**WINNERS!!**
Iced won the ledger pizza day box set
pinky1234 won the CAS #002 proto canvas


CONTEST UPDATE
** WEEK TWELVE?! **

Well, it's official guys!
We've gone from THREE WEEKS to TWELVE WEEKS
having passed since launch without an update...


AND THE BTCTC GRAND PRIZE REMAINS UP FOR GRABS!! Shocked

YES! There are bonus rounds we need to play catch up with, upon my return!
The message app has remained silent, and for now if anyone is close to unlocking the key
and claiming the BTCTC Grand Prize, they sure aren't taking about it!!  Grin
Lastly, all three wishes still remain in play!  Shocked



THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! Grin


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CONTEST UPDATE
** WEEK THREE **

Well, it's official guys!
THREE WEEKS have passed since launch...


AND THE BTCTC GRAND PRIZE REMAINS UP FOR GRABS!! Shocked

Things remain quiet on the msg app.
Radio silence as contestants continue their quest to decode the key
and claim the BTCTC Grand Prize! All three wishes are still available!  Shocked

THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! Grin





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bummer some people are able to grab multiple when others would love to participate with just one, anyway, awesome project, if there are any available I would love to be apart
Hey buddy  Cheesy there are still entries available, I have sent you a PM, thanks!
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bummer some people are able to grab multiple when others would love to participate with just one, anyway, awesome project, if there are any available I would love to be apart
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CONTEST UPDATE
** WEEK TWO **

Well, it's official guys!
TWO WEEKS have passed since launch...


AND THE BTCTC GRAND PRIZE REMAINS UP FOR GRABS!! Shocked

Things have been quiet on the msg app, and all three wishes are available!
What the future holds remains to be seen, as it appears all contestants
are busy working to decode the Key and claim the Grand Prize!  Cheesy

THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! Grin




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Well guys, maybe you can just buy a super special BONUS ROUNDS SCRATCH OFF GAME ticket!

But only because it's a special auction with all proceeds going to HODLONAUT Grin


Here is your one and only chance to WIN a ONE of ONE unscratched BONUS ROUNDS SCRATCH OFF GAME ticket!  Cheesy

[AUCTION] for HODLONAUT - The Times Traveler #001 Proof + ONE of ONE BONUS!





Dingedidang! Totally missed this  Shocked

Hey buddy  Cheesy I'll take the blame for that, I intended on posting that here right after posting the auction and I forgot to, since it was only a 48 hrs auction I'm sure you're not the only one who missed it, sorry guys!

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Well guys, maybe you can just buy a super special BONUS ROUNDS SCRATCH OFF GAME ticket!

But only because it's a special auction with all proceeds going to HODLONAUT Grin


Here is your one and only chance to WIN a ONE of ONE unscratched BONUS ROUNDS SCRATCH OFF GAME ticket!  Cheesy

[AUCTION] for HODLONAUT - The Times Traveler #001 Proof + ONE of ONE BONUS!





Dingedidang! Totally missed this  Shocked
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Well guys, maybe you can just buy a super special BONUS ROUNDS SCRATCH OFF GAME ticket!

But only because it's a special auction with all proceeds going to HODLONAUT Grin


Here is your one and only chance to WIN a ONE of ONE unscratched BONUS ROUNDS SCRATCH OFF GAME ticket!  Cheesy

[AUCTION] for HODLONAUT - The Times Traveler #001 Proof + ONE of ONE BONUS!



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A secretive operation  Cool one that hides a hidden key!

I vote to scratch!  Grin
That sounds super sketchy we may need an investigation into these hijinks!  Cool

Be careful what you wish for! The bonus round scratch off game is not all unicorns and rainbows, good Sir! (DUN  dUn dUUUUN [CrASH] <- scary background music with lightning strike shortly after.) I wanted a video but after the grand prize, this is all the remaining budget allowed for  Grin



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A secretive operation  Cool one that hides a hidden key!

I vote to scratch!  Grin
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are we able to buy one of those scratch off tickets?

Having the same question as well as when does the scratching start hehe Cool

Hey guys  Cheesy You may have just discovered a way for me to almost break even on this contest! LOL Grin

j/k

NO!! You can't just buy a super special BONUS ROUNDS SCRATCH OFF GAME ticket! What the heck kinda operation do you think I'm running here!! Grin

But we can hold a raffle later so contestants may have a chance to WIN a used one!  Cheesy

You know, I've been pitching this contests as a way for people to have some fun with a new concept, try to solve the puzzle, and escape all the negative BS going on these days for a bit, but I'm starting to realize I may have actually made this contest for ME to escape all the BS going on these days and have some fun LMAO! This is great, thank you all once again Cheesy

"SO WE SCRATCH?" Cheesy
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are we able to buy one of those scratch off tickets?

Having the same question as well as when does the scratching start hehe Cool
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are we able to buy one of those scratch off tickets?
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Haha thanks I figured only 1 was needed, but figured I'd ask since you said working together may help. Alright back to examination table 😉
Right on buddy  Cheesy the OP has a section on the 3 wishes and some examples, but let me clarify this for everyone just in case.

You are all competing against one another to solve the puzzle and win the grand prize, however, contestants will need to work together to use a wish.

Discuss what questions to use a wish on, then vote on what question to ask, and after one week the votes are tallied and the question with the most votes is answered.


If there are any other questions about this, please do not hesitate to ask, thanks everyone!  Cheesy


so we scratch?
Hey buddy  Cheesy I was just having a little fun showing off our bonus round scratch off game. Pretty cool huh  Cool We're not at that bonus round yet, but we will definitely play one or more scratch off bonus rounds for some fun in the near future! Thank you, Sir! Cheesy
 
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Does every canvas have everything needed to solve the mystery, or are different clues on different canvases?
I have examined mine more than any piece of homework I ever had lol
Can my wish be to know if magnifying glasses will help in the process 🤔
And congrats iced 😉

LOL Hey buddy  Cheesy You absolutely only need one limited edition piece to win. If you scroll up and read the second paragraph of this OP and of every other post I've ever made about this contest, you will probably see it in there as well heheheh Cool

That would be a SUPER SHITTY contest if you needed more than one entry to win! Give me a little credit here man LMAO Cheesy

Wishes are more for discovering info about the puzzle. I would highly suggest that everyone try a magnifying glass unless you have eagle eye level vision!

Also, take frequent breaks, your eyes will quickly begin to play tricks on you.

Haha thanks I figured only 1 was needed, but figured I'd ask since you said working together may help. Alright back to examination table 😉
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This contest is legit bros, we've even got our own BONUS ROUND SCRATCH OFF GAME, OK! Grin

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Does every canvas have everything needed to solve the mystery, or are different clues on different canvases?
I have examined mine more than any piece of homework I ever had lol
Can my wish be to know if magnifying glasses will help in the process 🤔
And congrats iced 😉

LOL Hey buddy  Cheesy You absolutely only need one limited edition piece to win. If you scroll up and read the second paragraph of this OP and of every other post I've ever made about this contest, you will probably see it in there as well heheheh Cool

That would be a SUPER SHITTY contest if you needed more than one entry to win! Give me a little credit here man LMAO Cheesy

Wishes are more for discovering info about the puzzle. I would highly suggest that everyone try a magnifying glass unless you have eagle eye level vision!

Also, take frequent breaks, your eyes will quickly begin to play tricks on you.
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Does every canvas have everything needed to solve the mystery, or are different clues on different canvases?
I have examined mine more than any piece of homework I ever had lol
Can my wish be to know if magnifying glasses will help in the process 🤔
And congrats iced 😉
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CONTEST UPDATE
** WEEK ONE **

Well, it's official guys!
ONE WEEK has passed since launch...


AND THE BTCTC GRAND PRIZE REMAINS UP FOR GRABS!! Shocked

Just a reminder to contestants! Although
you are competing against one another, you still have to work
together to use a wish! Contestants may discuss and
vote to use a wish at any point during the contest.

THANK YOU & GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! Grin



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My bonus guess: Semptember 2 (1789) is the date that The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.
BONUS ROUND
**WINNER!!**

Iced


Congratulations! You have won a pizza day box set!!

That is the correct answer for this bonus round! Congrats buddy  Cheesy will reach out shortly

September 2, 1789 - The Department of the U.S. Treasury was established by Congress.

Money printer go BRRR! Grin


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My bonus guess: Semptember 2 (1789) is the date that The United States Department of the Treasury is founded.
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My best guess for historic event on September 2 is VJ day, Victory in Japan day WW2, when Japan surrendered to the US after US dropped 2 atomic bombs in August.

 Huh

Geo

Hey Geo Cheesy that is a great guess buddy! Unfortunately it is not the correct answer for this bonus round!

Please feel free to guess again! Thanks  Cheesy
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My best guess for historic event on September 2 is VJ day, Victory in Japan day WW2, when Japan surrendered to the US after US dropped 2 atomic bombs in August.

 Huh

Geo
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CONTEST LAUNCH DATE: September 2nd, 2022



CLARIFICATION:
THE SECRETS YOU SEEK ARE PART OF A PRIVATE KEY THAT
HAS BEEN EMBEDDED INTO EACH CANVAS, IN PLAIN SIGHT

THE SMALL ARTICLE TEXT IS BLURRED INTENTIONALLY
THERE ARE NO SECRETS HIDDEN IN THE ARTICLE TEXT




BONUS ROUND:
THE FIRST CONTESTANT TO REPLY TO THIS THREAD WITH
WHAT HISTORIC EVENT TOOK PLACE ON THIS DATE WINS A PRIZE! Cool





Thank You & Good Luck on your Quest to Decode
the Secrets and Discover the Key to The Times Traveler!

LET THE FUN BEGIN!  Cheesy




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THE CLUE:
Go back! A wise man acknowledges he knows nothing, rising each day,
focused on filling his cup with more knowledge. A 180 from the depths of mediocrity,
striving to reach each new level. Searching from all angles, searching high and low,
searching to solve the Times Traveler, it is the opposite way, you must go...







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This is the OFFICIAL CONTEST Thread for CoolStorage.org's
#001 Canvas Crypto Puzzle Contest - "The Times Traveler"  Cheesy


The World's first LOADED Conceptual Art Canvas

A hoard of loaded canvases with a design based on a sci-fi concept that alters the iconic
January 3rd, 2009 THE TIMES front page layout. Disguised as a conceptual art project, the
Limited Edition pieces of The Times Traveler contain an intricate crypto puzzle which has
been carefully embedded into their design. Whomever is skilled enough to find the secrets
and successfully unlocks the key, claims all of the BTC locked away in the canvases! The
winner earns the BTC and bragging rights, and every contestant own's a 100+ year
fade resistant conceptual art canvas with a very unique history attached.


In actuality, each Limited Edition piece is in fact a "one off" that has been printed from it's
own unique source. You only need one Limited Edition piece to unlock the key of The Times
Traveler, however, having a prototype or proof may help! The best part about our crypto
puzzle contest is that you do not need to destroy any of the pieces to unlock the secrets of
The Times Traveler, it is hidden in plain sight!


CoolStorage.org Presents...
"The Times Traveler" Limited Edition
16x20 Gallery Wrapped LOADED Canvas Crypto Puzzle



Who will discover the secrets and unlock the key to The Times Traveler?  Only TIME will tell!  Shocked


CONTEST RULES:
No up close images of the canvas posted on the internet.
This could compromise the integrity of the contest.

If one of the contest pieces is re-sold it must be made known in this thread
by the seller confirming the new owner to be added as a replacement contestant.

CONSULTATION:
If you think you've discovered a secret but want confirmation, please use
the CoolStorage.org EMSG App. Cheesy  PM your EMSG link
to consult with me, and I will confirm and/or deny what you've found.

ONE CLUE:
There will be one CLUE posted here in the form of a riddle.  Cheesy

THREE WISHES:
The contestants shall have a total of THREE WISHES to use at any time during the competition.
Contestants should discuss any ideas for wish requests to agree upon in this thread.
Once a WISH is discussed it can then be VOTED on by contestants.
There will be a (1) week voting period for contestants to submit their vote here,
otherwise the vote is fore-fitted and we tally the total votes submitted by contestants.
Certain wishes will not be allowed, like a wish for more wishes, for example.

WISH EXAMPLES:
I had intended on keeping the public address of the canvases a secret, and
allow whomever solves the puzzle to reveal the grand prize, however,
if the contestants were to vote on a wish revealing that and the vote
passed, the public address of the canvases would be posted in thread.

Perhaps you are all stumped and need an additional CLUE, make a WISH.  Grin

Maybe you all VOTE to ask a technical question about the puzzle?
How many secrets in total? Are there areas of the canvas we should ignore?

Maybe you decide to VOTE for help from all collectible community members Grin
This could mean the contest winner ends up not be an original contestant,
but if it is your WISH and the VOTE passes, it is done.


THE CONTESTANTS:

Iced
minerjones
minerjones
garciaor2002
ragilab
XYZo
MrCryptHodl
Est2013
pinky1234
Dernoste
Geo
MoparMiningLLC
Hookzup1
Hookzup1


Thank you for your support everyone! Congratulation's to you on
owning the very first loaded conceptual art canvases ever created!

They will remain loaded canvases until the puzzle is solved
and then they will be once loaded canvases!  Shocked





BONUS ROUNDS:

WELCOME BONUS ROUND:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/contestfree-raffle-the-times-traveler-001-canvas-crypto-puzzle-contest-5410154
More fun surprises unveiled in the future!


FUN FACTS:
Some of the canvases have time machines featuring the
HODL graphic from BTC To The Future v1.0 on their front fenders.  Grin

The canvases were loaded with the Grand Prize via three transactions.
They were first loaded on Independence Day. July 4th, 2022.
The second was sent on Nicola Tesla's Birthday. July 10th, 2022.
The third and final transaction was sent on August 2nd, 2022,
the Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Cheesy



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