Bitcoin puzzle transaction ~32 BTC prize to who solves it

[nomachine]

One of my forks includes stride logic—I saw you mention somewhere that stride doesn’t work properly above 32-bit or something like that… Well, My stride version is unlimited and working flawlessly with zero issues.

The issue with unlimited stride values in this script stems from several limitations in how the code handles large numbers, particularly with the SetInt32() function and related arithmetic operations.

The SetInt32() function can only handle 32-bit signed integers (range: -2147483648 to 2147483647).

When you try to set values larger than this (e.g., stride = 1000000000000), it will overflow and produce incorrect results.

The script uses privateKey.Add(&step), where step is set via SetInt32().

This means the maximum reliable stride you can use is 2^31-1 (2147483647).

The script processes keys in batches of 512 (POINTS_BATCH_SIZE × 2).

The stride is multiplied by (fullBatchSize - 2) = 510, further limiting the effective stride.

To support larger strides, you would need to replace SetInt32() with a function that can handle bigger numbers (such as SetBase10() or SetBase16() for arbitrary precision).

However, SetBase10() or SetBase16() alone are not enough, you would also need:

A new batch processing engine
Stride-aware point precomputation
Non-linear batch assembly logic
Custom AVX2 memory gather operations
A new progress tracking system
Estimated development time: 14–20 weeks (There’s no way I’ll spend that much time on this nonsense.)


Without these changes, the script might compile, but it would produce mathematically invalid results—which I have confirmed  here in my posts.

And no, I’m not ashamed to admit when I’m wrong. I made a mistake by starting to work on someone else’s script, which I don’t usually do.

P.S. The end result will be a CPU fryer. Or you can use the machine as a heater in the winter. Either way, your PC’s gonna be toast solving puzzles… literally.

[Akito S. M. Hosana]

The end result will be a CPU fryer. Or you can use the machine as a heater in the winter. Either way, your PC’s gonna be toast solving puzzles… literally.

I’m going back to good ol’ Keyhunt and VanitySearch

[Ovixx]

For anyone still seeing [1;1H instead of proper terminal controls...

I used to get Egyptian hieroglyphs in the Cyclone in the terminal, but it's better now.  

It works now. I'm running for a single address with 24 threads... the speed is ~91 Mkeys/s but it decreases ... after 3 minutes it reached 62 Mkeys/s

I get a constant 40–41 Mkeys/s with 12 cores on biCyclone by nomachine. The speed only goes down if I start a game on the same PC  

Hey speed enthusiasts,

Let’s clear the air—don’t overload your addresses.txt with tons of addresses unless you really need to! Too many addresses can tank your speed big time. Stick to 1 address like other Cyclones do, and you’ll cruise at a steady 4.5–4.8 Mkeys/s per core. With a 12-core beast, that’s at least 48 Mkeys/s! Hunting all 80 puzzle balance addresses? You’ll still hit a solid 3 Mkeys/s minimum. So, @Ovixx, with your 24-core monster [From 2^68 to 2^160], you should be rocking 24 × 3 = 72 Mkeys/s. Dropping to 62? Might be extra addresses or background tasks sneaking in—give your PC some breathing room and watch it fly!

Even if this PuzzleFinder runs at 1 Mkeys/s, it’s still better than most out there! Why? It uses a random method that’s totally different from anything else. This unique trick gives you a big advantage in finding those puzzle keys. It’s all crystal clear now! This PuzzleFinder’s got its groove, and it’s unlike anything out there. Now it’s your call—love it, rock it, or roll your own way. The choice is yours, and either way, you’re the boss of this treasure hunt!

Catch you on the flip side! happy hunting!

Code:

D:\Personal\PuzzleFinder-main\PuzzleFinder-main>PuzzleFinder.exe -t 24 -i addresses.txt -sbl 71 -ebl 72 -p 8

*===============================================================*
*                Bitcoin Random PuzzleFinder                    *
*                       By Zahid888                             *
*            1BGvwggxfCaHGykKrVXX7fk8GYaLQpeixA                 *
*                                                               *
*                [From Bit 2^71 To Bit 2^72]                    *
*===============================================================*

[+] Input File       : addresses.txt
[+] Addresses Loaded : 1
[+] Prefix Length    : 8
[+] Started at       : Tue Mar 25 16:12:03 2025
[+] CPU threads used : 24

[Speed : Mkeys/s 103.68] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 4320256] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:01] [Bit Length : 2^072] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 100.42] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 8369152] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:02] [Bit Length : 2^072] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 98.77] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 12347392] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:03] [Bit Length : 2^072] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 97.93] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 16323072] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:04] [Bit Length : 2^071] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 98.49] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 20519936] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:05] [Bit Length : 2^072] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 98.14] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 24536064] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:06] [Bit Length : 2^072] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 97.60] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 28467200] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:07] [Bit Length : 2^072] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 97.64] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 32546304] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:08] [Bit Length : 2^071] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 97.54] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 36579328] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:09] [Bit Length : 2^072] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 97.56] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 40651776] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:10] [Bit Length : 2^072] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 97.44] [CPU Threads : (24)] [Total Checked : 44661248] [Elapsed Time : 00:00:11] [Bit Length : 2^071] [[Speed : Mkeys/s 97.56] [CPU Threads : (24)

In this benchmark, you get an average of 4 Mkeys/s per core, possibly because this version uses a fully random approach, which impacts the speed.

Only the name of the file is "addresses.txt", but it contains only one target address. Initially I created a file called 71.txt but the application gave me the error "file 71.txt cannot be opened".
The first PC I tested has an i9 13900K CPU and I had other applications open and the Chrome browser with about 14 pages open.
Now I'm testing on an i9 14900K without any other applications open, with 32 threads and I see that it stays constant at 126 Mkeys/s. The first time I searched like a fool, address #71 including the range of 72. Now I set -sbl 71 -ebl 71 and it's ok, I'm not running around the field after butterflies anymore.
https://talkimg.com/images/2025/03/26/lMcP5.png

Sensors status
https://talkimg.com/images/2025/03/26/lMVwH.png
Energy consumed 0.45 KW/h

.....after almost 2 hours, constant speed 126.39 Mkeys/s
https://talkimg.com/images/2025/03/26/lMhrz.png

[nomachine]

If you try adding <windows.h> to enable ANSI or UTF-8 support, it may cause macro conflicts with the rest of the script and break parts of it.

Complain to the original author that their script isn't working correctly because they assumed macros would function this way.

Since the original author added <windows.h> I upgraded the repo too. Respect. 

https://github.com/NoMachine1/Cyclone.git

[Akito S. M. Hosana]

If you try adding <windows.h> to enable ANSI or UTF-8 support, it may cause macro conflicts with the rest of the script and break parts of it.

Complain to the original author that their script isn't working correctly because they assumed macros would function this way.

Since the original author added <windows.h> I upgraded the repo too. Respect. 

https://github.com/NoMachine1/Cyclone.git

No more [1;1H [K here. Thanks.

[kTimesG]

And before some random keyboard warrior jumps in with their detective skills, let me make one thing crystal clear—there’s no source code available for any of them. So, if you have a problem with that… well, you know what? F*ck off!  

I hope you're aware you are breaking the GPL license of the JLP projects, making your software illegal to distribute in binary form.

In short, you're the one who should f*ck off, since you have a problem with intellectual property.

https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#ModifiedJustBinary

Can I release a modified version of a GPL-covered program in binary form only? (#ModifiedJustBinary)

No. The whole point of the GPL is that all modified versions must be free software—which means, in particular, that the source code of the modified version is available to the users.

[Dom1nic]

And before some random keyboard warrior ~

~

You're going to jail ASCII lover )))

[Ovixx]

Hey speed enthusiasts,

Let’s clear the air—don’t overload your addresses.txt with tons of addresses unless you really need to! Too many addresses can tank your speed big time. Stick to 1 address like other Cyclones do, and you’ll cruise at a steady 4.5–4.8 Mkeys/s per core. With a 12-core beast, that’s at least 48 Mkeys/s! Hunting all 80 puzzle balance addresses? You’ll still hit a solid 3 Mkeys/s minimum. So, @Ovixx, with your 24-core monster [From 2^68 to 2^160], you should be rocking 24 × 3 = 72 Mkeys/s. Dropping to 62? Might be extra addresses or background tasks sneaking in—give your PC some breathing room and watch it fly!

Even if this PuzzleFinder runs at 1 Mkeys/s, it’s still better than most out there! Why? It uses a random method that’s totally different from anything else. This unique trick gives you a big advantage in finding those puzzle keys. It’s all crystal clear now! This PuzzleFinder’s got its groove, and it’s unlike anything out there. Now it’s your call—love it, rock it, or roll your own way. The choice is yours, and either way, you’re the boss of this treasure hunt!

Catch you on the flip side! happy hunting!

You gave yourself away with your last expression. F*ck your app. I was going to give you a share of the profits anyway, but you're not compatible. You've tarnished your honor. Start creating ransomware rather than posting trap apps on github. Thieves are still thieves!
...the proof can be seen in the image.
https://talkimg.com/images/2025/03/26/lmQIH.png

[Akito S. M. Hosana]

In short, you're the one who should f*ck off, since you have a problem with intellectual property.

This isn’t the first time he’s shown everyone the middle finger here. Once, he even flipped off the creator of this puzzle out of frustration when he couldn’t solve it. But don’t pay it any mind—it’s just part of his upbringing.  

You've tarnished your honor. Start creating ransomware rather than posting trap apps on github. Thieves are still thieves!
...the proof can be seen in the image.

 


I just saw this in the original Git repository from the Cyclone author:

Code:

#ifdef _WIN32
    #include <windows.h>
    #include <winsock2.h>
    #include <ws2tcpip.h>
    #pragma comment(lib, "ws2_32.lib")
    #define close closesocket
#else
    #include <unistd.h>
    #include <arpa/inet.h>
    #include <sys/socket.h>
#endif

This code sets up the necessary includes for network programming. With these headers, you can create programs that send and receive data over a network using sockets.

What is the purpose of this setup? Is it for sending keys over a network or something else? 

NoMachine, on the other hand, only has:

Code:

#ifdef _WIN32
    #include <windows.h>
#endif

[nomachine]

I just saw this in the original Git repository from the Cyclone author:

Code:

#ifdef _WIN32
    #include <windows.h>
    #include <winsock2.h>
    #include <ws2tcpip.h>
    #pragma comment(lib, "ws2_32.lib")
    #define close closesocket
#else
    #include <unistd.h>
    #include <arpa/inet.h>
    #include <sys/socket.h>
#endif

This code sets up the necessary includes for network programming. With these headers, you can create programs that send and receive data over a network using sockets.

What is the purpose of this setup? Is it for sending keys over a network or something else? 

I don’t know… We will see. 

[Denevron]

I just saw this in the original Git repository from the Cyclone author:

Code:

#ifdef _WIN32
    #include <windows.h>
    #include <winsock2.h>
    #include <ws2tcpip.h>
    #pragma comment(lib, "ws2_32.lib")
    #define close closesocket
#else
    #include <unistd.h>
    #include <arpa/inet.h>
    #include <sys/socket.h>
#endif

This code sets up the necessary includes for network programming. With these headers, you can create programs that send and receive data over a network using sockets.

What is the purpose of this setup? Is it for sending keys over a network or something else? 

NoMachine, on the other hand, only has:

Code:

#ifdef _WIN32
    #include <windows.h>
#endif

In the original repository there is a version that can act as a server and a client, maybe this applies specifically to that version?

[zahid888]

I already mentioned this on GitHub, and today I Gonna revealing it but i am too late. I sincerely apologize for not disclosing it from day one.




There’s just one thing I did—if a full match is found, you receive an encrypted private key that requires a password to decrypt. In return for providing the password, I only ask for a small appreciation fee. Is that really unfair? You guys can tell me. Many kind-hearted people would definitely share something, but not everyone does.



From my experience, once people succeed, many forget everyone who helped them along the way. They don’t mention you in their success, and that’s just the reality. Still, I truly apologize if this has broken anyone’s trust. It’s not about deception—it’s about the hard work we put in, only to end up with nothing when the final moment arrives. #WP

You’re free to use it if you like, or let me know what I should do. Should I just delete my repo?

And before some random keyboard warrior jumps in with their detective skills, let me make one thing crystal clear—there’s no source code available for any of them. So, if you have a problem with that… well, you know what? F*ck off!  

I hope you're aware you are breaking the GPL license of the JLP projects, making your software illegal to distribute in binary form.

In short, you're the one who should f*ck off, since you have a problem with intellectual property.

https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#ModifiedJustBinary

Can I release a modified version of a GPL-covered program in binary form only? (#ModifiedJustBinary)

No. The whole point of the GPL is that all modified versions must be free software—which means, in particular, that the source code of the modified version is available to the users.

Seriously, I had no idea about this. I honestly don’t know what I’m doing wrong legally, what the consequences are, and how I can correct it. As a long-time member of this community, I genuinely want to fix my mistake—so if I’m in the wrong, I’d appreciate some guidance.

Is it really unfair to upload only .exe files on GitHub? I’ve seen many repositories without source code, and I’ve even used some of them myself. Also, is it wrong to encrypt private keys for solved puzzles as a way to earn a small reward for the effort we put in? just help me understand the right way to go about this.

[b0dre]

And before some random keyboard warrior jumps in with their detective skills, let me make one thing crystal clear—there’s no source code available for any of them. So, if you have a problem with that… well, you know what? F*ck off!  

I hope you're aware you are breaking the GPL license of the JLP projects, making your software illegal to distribute in binary form.

In short, you're the one who should f*ck off, since you have a problem with intellectual property.

https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#ModifiedJustBinary

Can I release a modified version of a GPL-covered program in binary form only? (#ModifiedJustBinary)

No. The whole point of the GPL is that all modified versions must be free software—which means, in particular, that the source code of the modified version is available to the users.

Seriously, I had no idea about this. I honestly don’t know what I’m doing wrong legally, what the consequences are, and how I can correct it. As a long-time member of this community, I genuinely want to fix my mistake—so if I’m in the wrong, I’d appreciate some guidance.

Is it really unfair to upload only .exe files on GitHub? I’ve seen many repositories without source code, and I’ve even used some of them myself. Also, is it wrong to encrypt private keys for solved puzzles as a way to earn a small reward for the effort we put in? just help me understand the right way to go about this.

Man, it's a bit contradictory to ask for free help and then try to monetise what's been openly shared. The whole point of public repositories is collaboration and transparency. If you're thinking about encrypting private keys or keeping only executables private for profit, you might want to rethink your approach. Open source communities thrive on trust and the sharing of knowledge for the common good, and monetising that in a closed way can really go against the spirit of things. Perhaps try to find a balance or explore ways to give back before turning things into a money-making scheme.

[kTimesG]

I honestly don’t know what I’m doing wrong legally, what the consequences are, and how I can correct it.

You're using code protected by a GPL license in a way that is prohibited by the owner of that code.

Just because you provide compiled binaries doesn't mean it can't be proven, they are poorly built to hide the traces.

[zahid888]

And before some random keyboard warrior jumps in with their detective skills, let me make one thing crystal clear—there’s no source code available for any of them. So, if you have a problem with that… well, you know what? F*ck off!  

I hope you're aware you are breaking the GPL license of the JLP projects, making your software illegal to distribute in binary form.

In short, you're the one who should f*ck off, since you have a problem with intellectual property.

https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-faq.html#ModifiedJustBinary

Can I release a modified version of a GPL-covered program in binary form only? (#ModifiedJustBinary)

No. The whole point of the GPL is that all modified versions must be free software—which means, in particular, that the source code of the modified version is available to the users.

Seriously, I had no idea about this. I honestly don’t know what I’m doing wrong legally, what the consequences are, and how I can correct it. As a long-time member of this community, I genuinely want to fix my mistake—so if I’m in the wrong, I’d appreciate some guidance.

Is it really unfair to upload only .exe files on GitHub? I’ve seen many repositories without source code, and I’ve even used some of them myself. Also, is it wrong to encrypt private keys for solved puzzles as a way to earn a small reward for the effort we put in? just help me understand the right way to go about this.

Man, it's a bit contradictory to ask for free help and then try to monetise what's been openly shared. The whole point of public repositories is collaboration and transparency. If you're thinking about encrypting private keys or keeping only executables private for profit, you might want to rethink your approach. Open source communities thrive on trust and the sharing of knowledge for the common good, and monetising that in a closed way can really go against the spirit of things. Perhaps try to find a balance or explore ways to give back before turning things into a money-making scheme.

f*ck of these puzzles........ Years of hard work, countless sleepless nights... and what did I get? Not success, not respect—just legal troubles and a whole lot of stress. Truly living the dream!......... Built castles in the air for years, only to be handed a demolition notice.

And you call this an open-source program? What do you say about that—is it fair enough?

I just saw this in the original Git repository from the Cyclone author:

Code:

#ifdef _WIN32
    #include <windows.h>
    #include <winsock2.h>
    #include <ws2tcpip.h>
    #pragma comment(lib, "ws2_32.lib")
    #define close closesocket
#else
    #include <unistd.h>
    #include <arpa/inet.h>
    #include <sys/socket.h>
#endif

This code sets up the necessary includes for network programming. With these headers, you can create programs that send and receive data over a network using sockets.

What is the purpose of this setup? Is it for sending keys over a network or something else?  

I don’t know… We will see.  

I honestly don’t know what I’m doing wrong legally, what the consequences are, and how I can correct it.

You're using code protected by a GPL license in a way that is prohibited by the owner of that code.

Just because you provide compiled binaries doesn't mean it can't be proven, they are poorly built to hide the traces.

I wrote the entire code from scratch, only using the address generation method from there because it’s slightly faster than others.

Anyway, please guide me on what to do next. I’ve already acknowledged my mistake, so I don’t need further explanations on how wrong I was. Now, I just need a solution—so I can step away from here forever...Respectfully

[mcdouglasx]

snip

It is possible to upload executables (.exe) to GitHub (closed source) if they are 100% your own work. Encrypting the private key (pk) also infringes the license because, in a way, you are indirectly profiting from it. In short, if all the code were yours, you could do it without any problem. However, if you include third-party code or libraries, check their licenses to understand what you can and cannot do.

[zahid888]

snip

It is possible to upload executables (.exe) to GitHub (closed source) if they are 100% your own work. Encrypting the private key (pk) also infringes the license because, in a way, you are indirectly profiting from it. In short, if all the code were yours, you could do it without any problem. However, if you include third-party code or libraries, check their licenses to understand what you can and cannot do.

Thanks.. that is what i want to know... you are saying that if i wrote 100% of the code myself, then i could legally upload an .exe and even encrypt private keys function. However, if i used third-party code or libraries, i need to follow their license terms.

I understand your point. I did write the majority of the code from scratch, but I used several dependencies and repositories from him for faster address generation, such as
"sha256_avx2.h", "ripemd160_avx2.h"  and "SECP256K1.h"... etc, The rest of the code is entirely mine.

Given this, what would be the proper way to proceed? Should I remove the repository entirely, or is there a way to comply with the license while keeping my work available?

[kTimesG]

I wrote the entire code from scratch, only using the address generation method from there because it’s slightly faster than others.

No you didn't. I can clearly see the entire Int class included in your binary, for example. That belongs to JLP. Don't lie that you somehow managed to use exactly the same method names, down to the same letter casing - one can go deeper and disassemble to follow and compare the code logic, and so on.

I don't believe you properly understand what "from scratch" means

You should find a way to NOT use licensed code in a manner that is not allowed (such as - actually writing your own stuff), or use code whose licensing allows you to do your shenanigans.

[Akito S. M. Hosana]

He actually codes some of it from scratch when the script gets a full match.. Big whoop. And then, as a special treat, you get some encrypted private key that’s basically useless without the secret password. 🫠

[mcdouglasx]

snip

It is possible to upload executables (.exe) to GitHub (closed source) if they are 100% your own work. Encrypting the private key (pk) also infringes the license because, in a way, you are indirectly profiting from it. In short, if all the code were yours, you could do it without any problem. However, if you include third-party code or libraries, check their licenses to understand what you can and cannot do.

Thanks.. that is what i want to know... you are saying that if i wrote 100% of the code myself, then i could legally upload an .exe and even encrypt private keys function. However, if i used third-party code or libraries, i need to follow their license terms.

I understand your point. I did write the majority of the code from scratch, but I used several dependencies and repositories from him for faster address generation, such as
"sha256_avx2.h", "ripemd160_avx2.h"  and "SECP256K1.h"... etc, The rest of the code is entirely mine.

Given this, what would be the proper way to proceed? Should I remove the repository entirely, or is there a way to comply with the license while keeping my work available?

You just need to make the repository private, remove the .exe file, and rebuild from scratch the files that are not part of your audit. After all, what truly matters is the logic, and ideas like "sha256_avx2.h," "ripemd160_avx2.h," and "SECP256K1.h" are not protected by patents safeguarding their logic. Simply rewrite anything protected based on your understanding of the idea and in accordance with the licenses. Some of these may simply require proper attribution to use without modification, depending on the license terms. However, another option would be to give up and simply delete everything, as the culture of donations has practically disappeared (99% dead), leaving only criticism alive.