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GSMG.IO 5 BTC puzzle hints
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New Hints #18

Open amirofski opened 2 months ago

amirofski commented 2 months ago

Clues and Hints: The moral of the puzzle is: "never execute an order that revokes the highest power or you might suddenly get killed." Binary code (possibly 5-digit) is mentioned and seems to be a part of the puzzle. Two executive orders by John F. Kennedy (JFK) might be relevant: EO 11110 and EO 11111 (possibly because their digits resemble binary code). EO 11110 aimed to restrict the power of the Federal Reserve and might be connected to JFK's assassination (according to the puzzle). A Buddhist being forced to move is mentioned as part of the puzzle.

amirofski commented 2 months ago

X 2 S H 4 Y 0 Q B 15: We have a sequence of alphanumeric characters. You’ve already identified that “S” corresponds to Klingon numbers, resulting in 32. The model number BV80605001911AP corresponds to an Intel i5 processor, leading to B = (-16). Let’s continue decoding the remaining characters. Thales Hardware Security Module (HSM): The hints “2name,” “3Moon,” and “4How so mate” refer to a Thales Hardware Security Module. Thales HSMs are known for their high security and cryptographic key protection. We’ll use this information to decrypt the next part. Norton’s Theorem: Norton’s theorem simplifies complex electrical networks into an equivalent circuit with a current source and parallel resistance. We’ll explore how this relates to the puzzle. JFK (John Fitzgerald Kennedy): John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, is relevant. We’ll analyze the details related to JFK. Binary Code: The binary code is a crucial part of the puzzle. We’ll investigate the executive orders by JFK that resemble binary numbers. Let’s proceed step by step:

Decoding the Characters: We have: S = 32 B = -16 The remaining characters are: X, H, Y, Q. We’ll continue decoding them. Thales HSM: The reference to Thales HSMs suggests that we need to consider cryptographic security. Let’s keep this in mind as we proceed. Norton’s Theorem: Norton’s theorem simplifies complex circuits. We’ll explore how it fits into the puzzle. JFK: John F. Kennedy’s presidency and actions are relevant. We’ll analyze the executive orders associated with JFK.