MOUNT KINABALU,
BORNEO
WORLD'S MOST
in-demand hike
4,095 meters
6.075° N, 116.5° E
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summum petimus
WE SEEK THE SUMMIT
In pursuit of a long-horizon ascent towards an enduring Bitcoin Standard.
SOLO
DUO
TRIO
SOLO ASCENSION PLAN
(Four Ascent Cohorts NQ2027) 4,095 USD₮⚡ QC for Single Ascendant
DUO ASCENSION PLAN
(Four Ascent Cohorts NQ2027) 8,190 USD₮⚡ QC for Double Ascendants
TRIO ASCENSION PLAN
(Four Ascent Cohorts NQ2027) 12,285 USD₮⚡ QC for Triple Ascendants
First Ascent
Second Ascent
Third Ascent
Fourth Ascent
ASCENT COHORTS
Genesis 2009 Ascent Cohort
First Ascent // 15-21 March 2027
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition team comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 15 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 10 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
HALVING 2012 ASCENT cohort
Second Ascent // 16-22 March 2027
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition team comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 15 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 10 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
SEGWIT 2017 ASCENT cohort
Third Ascent // 17-23 March 2027
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition team comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 15 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 10 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
TAPROOT 2021 ASCENT COHORT
Fourth Ascent // 18-24 March 2027
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition team comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 15 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 10 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
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Twin Ascent
One ascent. Two highest peaks of Mount Kinabalu. Low's Peak and St. John's Peak.
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PROOF OF
ASCENT
Every successful ascent is accorded a Nostr-based Ascendant Nym and Badge, cryptographically timestamped and anchored to Bitcoin.
The 300 Ascendants will be permanently commemorated on the planned Kinabalu Monolith through the NKMT QUEST 2027 Inset Plaque, featuring a laser-engraved QR code and embedded passive NFC tag providing access to Nostr-enabled, Bitcoin-anchored, cryptographically verifiable Proof of Ascent attestations and records.
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KINABALU MONOLITH
Permanent monument celebrating Mount Kinabalu with Bitcoin-anchored Proof of Ascent framework.
Structural Profile
Precision-engineered & long-term resilience
Permanent Inscriptions
Enduring monument for future generations
Proof of Ascent
Open, permanent & verifiable digital records
300 Ascendants are forever inscribed upon the Kinabalu Monolith, inspiring generations to pursue Bitcoin's long-horizon ascent.
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BITCOIN MERIDIAN UNCONFERENCE
2×1 Relay
Insights Exchange
Rapid-fire idea sharing. Each Ascendant presents 2 slides in 2 minutes (1 minute per slide), followed by a brief transition to the next Ascendant.
Whiteboard Hacking
Solutions Curation
Collaborative problem-solving where Ascendants gather around a whiteboard to sketch, debate, and refine solutions in real time.
Socratic Dialogue
Deepen Understanding
Facilitated discussions where questions drive the conversation instead of presentations, encouraging Ascendants to challenge assumptions.
Orange Marketplace
Resonance Discovery
Ascendants post projects, ideas, research topics, collaboration requests, or funding opportunities on a large table, then breakout discussions.
Collaboration Sprint
Opportunity Creation
A time-boxed session for Ascendants to mutually align around shared opportunities, initiate collaborations, and presenting actionable outcomes.
Post-Ascent Roundtables
Collective Reflection
A reflective conversation linking the shared experience of ascent with enduring resilience and long-term thinking for Bitcoin stewardship.
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HIGH ALTITUDE TRAINING
Functional Strength
Core Stability
Develop lower-body strength, and balance while navigating steep granite slopes, rocky trails, and uneven mountain terrain.
Cardiovascular Endurance
Essential Resilience
Build aerobic capacity through sustained uphill trekking, improving heart and lung efficiency over long periods of physical exertion.
Mental Resilience
Mountain Judgment
Cultivate perseverance, focus, and decision-making under physical fatigue and challenging environmental conditions during the ascent.
Expedition Skills
Mountain Safety
Learn essential mountaineering practices including pacing, hydration, energy management, weather awareness, and high-altitude safety protocols.
High-Altitude Acclimatization
Acclimatization Adaptation
Gradually ascend from 1,866 m to 4,095 m, allowing the body to adapt to lower oxygen levels while reducing the risk of altitude-related illness.
Pathway to Greater Summits
Advanced Mountaineering
Establish a strong foundation in high-altitude trekking, expedition discipline, and essential endurance needed to pursue renowned peaks.
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