I started treasure hunt in Blue Ridge. It's Day 7. Prize is up to $36k+
I modeled it after last year's Project Skydrop (http://projectskydrop.com) * 24/7 web cam trained on the treasure of $26k in gold coins * shrinking circle (100 miles today) showing its location and updating every morning * premium option for aerial photos that go higher and higher every morning. $10 from every premium upgrade goes towards the pot Over 5k people have joined so far. Good local media attention but nothing national yet. There's a private community for premium users and it's actually been pretty fun with people posting photos of their hikes and sharing their…
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A real-world treasure hunt taking place in Blue Ridge where participants search for up to $36,000 in gold coins. The hunt uses a live webcam, a shrinking search area that narrows daily, and optional aerial photographs available for a fee. Over 5,000 people have joined to participate in locating the treasure, with a community component where premium members share hiking photos and updates. The creator modeled the experience after a similar previous hunt called Project Skydrop.
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I modeled it after last year's Project Skydrop (http://projectskydrop.com) * 24/7 web cam trained on the treasure of $26k in gold coins * shrinking circle (100 miles today) showing its location and updating every morning * premium option for aerial photos that go higher and higher every morning. $10 from every premium upgrade goes towards the pot Over 5k people have joined so far. Good local media attention but nothing national yet. There's a private community for premium users and it's actually been pretty fun with people posting photos of their hikes and sharing their updates. If you've ever thought about doing something crazy like this feel free to AM(almost)A about the hunt
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