Quote from: tothemoonsands on May 22, 2018, 04:02:01 PM

Quote from: minerjones on May 22, 2018, 12:59:06 PM

Why are the funds moving?

As stated above, the puzzle is now easier and one step was reduced! The funds had to be moved to complete this process. I gave the clue "-1" (previously there had been a "Try +1" clue. It's important to note that the solution path didn't change and any progress toward the solution would carry over. Simple 1 step was reduced. I hope this clarifies, if not, there are some good posts are Reddit that explain what this likely means! It still may be too difficult, but at least the odds are ever so slightly in your favor!

I hope the OP agrees that this transaction that was made after releasing the puzzle together with some of the clues presented which were later changed (e.g. +1, -1) means confusion and it has led many people to abandon the search. As the creator of this lovely puzzle, of course the OP might see things differently.

One thing is clear: the puzzle was initially created with certain expectations, and then some interference occurred from the creator, after the puzzle was released. So, (as a silly but plausible example) anyone can be stuck in trying to access the old address which is now empty.

I hope the OP can put himself or herself in the solver's shoes and appreciate the high degree of confusion. I am not talking about the actual difficulty of the puzzle which is supposed to be hard.

If the OP cannot release another clue, at least some clarification is needed. Information that's not really going to help in any way in finding the solution. The difficulty remains the same but at least it clears up some of the confusion.

OP will decide on this of course, but if anyone working on this is asked, the answer will be unanimous: Something is needed from the OP to continue with the search.