The iconic Electric Forest Bitcoin Treasure Hunt has returned for its eighth year, offering festivalgoers a chance to uncover one of 31 hidden bitcoin wallets totaling $3,500 in prizes. This annual side quest, started in 2014, remains a beloved tradition that adds an extra thrill to the festival adventure.
What’s New This Year
- 3D-Printed Canisters: Replacing the classic film containers for sturdier, more secure hiding spots.
- Decoy Boxes: Added to throw off even the keenest hunters and keep the game challenging.
- Prize Range: Wallets hold values from $50 up to $1,000, with the grand prize honoring a Forest HQ staffer’s kindness that helped the organizer return this year.
- Claim Deadline: All bitcoin keys must be claimed by August 1, or funds revert to the host.
Meet Fenrir, The Guardian
Fenrir, the Guinness World Record-holding tallest domestic therapy cat, is back "guarding" the canisters. This lovable Savannah cat has become a whimsical mascot that treasure hunters have come to adore.
Hunt Logistics
- Start: Wednesday night on Main Street
- Big Prize Days: Saturday and Sunday
- Transparency: Public wallet addresses are available for verification to keep the game fair and open.
Weather Outlook for Rothbury, MI
- June 11: Breezy with brief late-morning showers; highs near 78°F
- June 12: Cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms possible; highs around 75°F
- June 13: Mostly cloudy with spotty showers; highs near 74°F
Hunters are urged to respect the spirit of the game by avoiding stalking the hiders and to fully embrace the hunt’s magic alongside the music and community vibes of Electric Forest 2025.
Stay tuned here for live updates from the forest floor as the bitcoin chase unfolds!
Source: r/electricforest