Voyage to the Moon is inspired by the 1902 French movie Le Voyage dans la Lune by George Melies. Melies used his background in magic and stage illusions to craft innovative special effects in his films. This on-chain, non-transferable NFT evolves as you solve puzzles throughout New York City. IYK technology connects the digital NFT with real-world riddles in NYC.
Here are 3 ChatGPT-generated riddles that lead to 3 locations around New York City. An x0r logo IYK NFC tag is hidden at each location. See Riddle 1 below for an example of what the NFC tag looks like. The first NFC tag you scan will mint you a new, fully on-chain, non-transferable NFT. When you scan a tag to mint, I will sponsor your gas (i.e., you don't need to pay for gas!). As you solve more riddles, your NFT will dynamically evolve to indicate your progress. The final stage of the NFT is the image of an ASCII full moon (see above). There is also an optional 4th riddle if you cannot solve the main 3. Good Luck :)
Riddle 1
In Ethereum's world, a change was made,
A new transaction type, foundations laid.
Persisting "blobs" in nodes, a clever feat,
Aligned with Ethereum's scaling roadmap, a plan complete.
Discover the EIP number of this creation,
Four digits reflecting its innovation.
Thrice the same, with one to divide,
This secret number, a key to provide.
Now, to NYC, a city that never sleeps,
Use those numbers as your compass keeps.
Split them in half, for BLANK East and BLANK Street,
In harmony, an address where they meet.
A wooden board under a column stands,
Facing west as a parking garage demands.
The column's base, the journey's end,
Seek the x0r logo, a message to send.
Riddle 2
In Ethereum's realm, a standard refined,
An interface for tokens, of every design.
Fungible, non-fungible, all types unite,
ERC, the name, a mystery to cite.
Guess the number, a challenge to embark,
One thousand, one hundred, igniting a spark.
Add a double five, the digits complete,
An ERC code, the riddle's heartbeat.
Now, to NYC, where hustle and heart,
Blend together, a city of art.
On 44th street and 6th, the ERC numbers convey,
A hidden corner, a starting gateway.
From there, head west, a scavenger's quest,
To a club where hunters and fishers digest.
Outside the door, to the right you'll explore,
A flower pot guarding a secret to adore.
Solve this riddle, and you will see,
A story of triumph, a victory to decree.
A quest completed, a memory to hold,
A journey of magic, adventure untold.
Riddle 3
In Ethereum's realm, a standard arose,
Unique tokens, their allure to impose.
ERC, the name, but which one to choose?
Find the right number, and you'll defuse.
Three digits mysterious, a puzzle to solve,
A cipher that beckons, for you to resolve.
A subtle hint, a prime at each end,
The middle a clue, on which to depend.
Now, to NYC, where dreams come alive,
Let the numbers lead, as you strive.
Split them apart, one and then two,
To the West, an address that's true.
At the location, an enigma to unveil,
A green slab to your left, where secrets prevail.
Hidden from sight, yet within your reach,
An x0r logo, where moonlight and magic beseech.
Unlock this riddle, in moon's gentle gleam,
A secret unfolds, as if from a dream.
Riddle 4 (Optional)
In the city of dreams, where wonders abound,
A magic shop like no other, can be found.
The world's most famous, a legend they say,
A place of enchantment, on the streets of Broadway.
On the sixth floor, where secrets unfold,
Outside the door, a mystery to behold.