Ænigma Shards are NFT puzzle pieces in geometric cryptograms called Ænigmas.
The objective is to tile a geometric cryptogram, or "Ænigma," while connecting a path that traverses the entire shape.
Deciphering an Ænigma unlocks a digital wallet holding an
ETH
reward.
An Ænigma is a geometric cryptogram whose form hides a wallet's secret mnemonic phrase.
Different elements used in an Ænigma's pattern expose some boundaries of the obscured pieces.
The key to deciphering the cryptogram lies in a path tracing through each shard exactly once.
For all Ænigmas, the pattern and path provide clues about the positions of certain shards.
Shards are predetermined, and each has a segment of the illuminated path and holds one BIP39 key word.
All shards must align with the form, pattern, and path of the Ænigma to reveal the solution.
The given shards are not only puzzle pieces, but a wallet's scrambled mnemonic phrase.
Only one configuration of shards corresponds with the wallet's correct secret phrase.
Starting with the first illuminated shard, the direction of the path reveals the sequence and solution.
Q. Where can I find Ænigma Shards?
A. Ænigma Shards NFTs are now minting, under the Ethereum ERC-721A protocol at mint.aenigmashards.com and will be available on secondary markets like OpenSea and Rarible. The puzzles and rewards are compatible with any BIP39-compliant wallet, and not restricted to any particular network.
Q. What are the rewards?
A. Solving a "mint-event" Ænigma puzzle challenge unlocks a wallet containing an
ETH
reward based on each mint threshold crossed:
0.25 ETH
0.5 ETH
0.75 ETH
1.0 ETH
2.0 ETH
3.0 ETH
4.0 ETH
5.0 ETH
7.5 ETH
10 ETH
A. Each mint threshold triggers a queued release of a new Ænigma puzzle, all concealing different wallets holding higher amounts of Ether —
34 ETH total
— just waiting to be found.
A. Other rewards, and beta (pre-mint) puzzle challenge wallets may include:
Q. So, you need to own at least one Ænigma Shards NFT to see the puzzles?
A. Correct. Only Ænigma Shards holders can gain gated access to the Ænigmas to solve them.
From time to time, there may be promotional Ænigmas open to everyone publicly, but the benefit of being an Ænigma Shards owner is being able to participate in solving all Ænigmas.
Q. Do you need to search for the right shards to solve an Ænigma?
A. There is no searching. When an Ænigma puzzle is released, the correct shards are revealed, and all necessary information to solve it is given:
0.25 ETH Reward
0.5 ETH Reward
0.75 ETH Reward
1.0 ETH Reward
2.0 ETH Reward
3.0 ETH Reward
4.0 ETH Reward
5.0 ETH Reward
7.5 ETH Reward
10 ETH Reward
Due to the variability of symmetry among permutations, and the number of possible paths through shapes, some shards are naturally rarer than others.
For example, because the hexagonal “Mechanism” shard has radial symmetry and mirror symmetry, fewer instances of it are needed to represent all possible colored paths through its shape, making it rarer.
Each of the 36 shard permutations have:
Finally, there is one single Mythic rare shard: The Ænigma Crux.
Ænigma Shards is exploring partnerships and collaborations with Web3 creators and digital artists to feature new NFTs as rewards for solving Ænigma puzzles.
If you have a project, new or ongoing, that you would like to showcase through an event with Ænigma Shards, reach out to:
Please include details about your project, social media links, and contact information.
