MOUNT KINABALU,
SABAH
WORLD'S MOST
in-demand hike
4,095 meters
6.075° N, 116.5° E
I
//Ascension
Three Plans
//Ascension
Three Plans
IN PURSUIT OF BITCOIN'S LONG-HORIZON ASCENT BEYOND 2140
SOLO
DUO
TRIO
SOLO ACCESS
Bitcoin Vanguards, Pioneers, Builders & Advocates.
DUO ACCESS
Bitcoin Protocols, Applications, Devices & Platforms.
TRIO ACCESS
Bitcoin Enterprises, Treasuries, Funds & Ecosystems.
SOLO ACCESS
Bitcoin Vanguards, Pioneers, Builders & Advocates.
DUO ACCESS
Bitcoin Protocols, Applications, Devices & Platforms.
TRIO ACCESS
Bitcoin Enterprises, Treasuries, Funds & Ecosystems.
SOLO ACCESS
Bitcoin Vanguards, Pioneers, Builders & Advocates.
DUO ACCESS
Bitcoin Protocols, Applications, Devices & Platforms.
TRIO ACCESS
Bitcoin Enterprises, Treasuries, Funds & Ecosystems.
II
//Summit
4091 - 4095
//Summit
4091 - 4095
Two highest peaks of Mount Kinabalu. Low's Peak and St John's Peak.
4,091M
6°4'19.88"N, 116°33'23.47"E
III
//World's First
2027 Debut
//World's First
2027 Debut
PROOF OF
ASCENT
PROOF OF
ASCENT
Each successful ascent is accorded a cryptographically verifiable Proof of Ascent, anchored to the Bitcoin Network.
Each successful ascent is accorded a cryptographically verifiable Proof of Ascent, anchored to the Bitcoin Network.
Every successful ascent is accorded Nostr-based Ascendant Nym & Badge, cryptographically timestamped and anchored to Bitcoin.
Accessible via an embedded dynamic-passive NFC tag and engraved QR code. Claimed with a tap and scan at the summit and redeemed upon descent, each Proof of Ascent is issued as a signed Nostr event.
Accessible via an embedded dynamic-passive NFC tag and engraved QR code. Claimed with a tap and scan at the summit and redeemed upon descent, each Proof of Ascent is issued as a signed Nostr event.
IV
//NKMT QUEST
2027 Rite
//NKMT QUEST
2027 Rite
Nakamoto Passage
RITE OF STEWARDSHIP
Incl.
Shared Pilgrimage · Twin Ascent of Low's Peak & St John's Peak · 4 Ascent Cohorts, spanning 8 days and 7 nights
Nakamoto Passage
RITE OF STEWARDSHIP
Incl.
Shared Pilgrimage · Twin Ascent of Low's Peak & St John's Peak · 4 Ascent Cohorts, spanning 8 days and 7 nights
Nakamoto Ascent
Immersive Expedition
Incl.
Ascendant Provisions · Ascendant Honors · Ascendant Experience · Ascent Credentials · Aftercare · Post-Ascent
Nakamoto Ascent
Immersive Expedition
Incl.
Ascendant Provisions · Ascendant Honors · Ascendant Experience · Ascent Credentials · Aftercare · Post-Ascent
Nakamoto Imprint
Kinabalu Initiatives
Incl.
Kinabalu Monolith · Kinabalu Trail Markers · Proof of Ascent · NKMT CAMARADERIE Primordial Peership
Nakamoto Imprint
Kinabalu Initiatives
Incl.
Kinabalu Monolith · Kinabalu Trail Markers · Proof of Ascent · NKMT CAMARADERIE Primordial Peership
Nakamoto Horizon
Peer Unconference
Incl.
Peer Sessions · 2×1 Relay · Whiteboard Hacking · Socratic Dialogue · Collaborative Sprint · 2140 LUNCHEON
Nakamoto Horizon
Peer Unconference
Incl.
Peer Sessions · 2×1 Relay · Whiteboard Hacking · Socratic Dialogue · Collaborative Sprint · 2140 LUNCHEON
Nakamoto Rituals
Panalaban Highscape
Incl.
Bitcoin Postcards · High-Altitude Stargazing · Nakamoto Marketplace · Ascendant Capsules (Bitcoin & Me)
Nakamoto Rituals
Panalaban Highscape
Incl.
Bitcoin Postcards · High-Altitude Stargazing · Nakamoto Marketplace · Ascendant Capsules (Bitcoin & Me)
V
//THE 300
Ascendants
//THE 300
Ascendants
300 Ascendants are forever inscribed upon the Kinabalu Monolith, inspiring generations to pursue Bitcoin's long-horizon ascent
300 Ascendants are forever inscribed upon the Kinabalu Monolith, inspiring generations to pursue Bitcoin's long-horizon ascent
VI
//ASCENT
4 COHORTS
//ASCENT
4 COHORTS
Ascent Cohorts
GENESIS 2009 ASCENT COHORT
15-22 April 2027
8D/7N
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition cadre comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 17 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 17 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
GENESIS 2009 ASCENT COHORT
15-22 April 2027
8D/7N
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition cadre comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 17 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 17 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
HALVING 2012 ASCENT COHORT
17-24 April 2027
8D/7N
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition cadre comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 17 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 17 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
HALVING 2012 ASCENT COHORT
17-24 April 2027
8D/7N
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition cadre comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 17 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 17 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
SEGWIT 2017 ASCENT COHORT
19-26 April 2027
8D/7N
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition cadre comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 17 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 17 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
SEGWIT 2017 ASCENT COHORT
19-26 April 2027
8D/7N
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition cadre comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 17 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 17 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
TAPROOT 2021 ASCENT COHORT
21-28 April 2027
8D/7N
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition cadre comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 17 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 17 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
TAPROOT 2021 ASCENT COHORT
21-28 April 2027
8D/7N
75 Ascendants, supported by an expedition cadre comprising 1 Lead, 1 Deputy Lead, 2 Medical Doctors, 2 Videographers, 2 Photographers, 2 Drone Pilots, 17 Mountain Guides (Malim Gunung), and 17 Porters (Badang Kinabalu).
First Ascent
First Ascent
First Ascent
Second Ascent
Second Ascent
Second Ascent
Third Ascent
Third Ascent
Third Ascent
Fourth Ascent
Fourth Ascent
Fourth Ascent
VII
//Monument
Summit Plateau
//Monument
Summit Plateau
Permanent monument celebrating Mount Kinabalu with Bitcoin-anchored Proof of Ascent framework.
Proof of Ascent
Open, permanent & verifiable digital record
Structural Profile
Precision-engineered & long-term resilience
Permanent Inscriptions
Enduring monument for future generations
Proof of Ascent
Open, permanent & verifiable digital record
Structural Profile
Precision-engineered & long-term resilience
Permanent Inscriptions
Enduring monument for future generations
VIII
//Peer-Led
Unconference
//Peer-Led
Unconference
Nakamoto Horizon
2×1 RELAY
Ideate & Exchange
P2P
Rapid-fire idea sharing; each Ascendant presents 2 slides in 2 min (1 min per slide), followed by a brief transition to the next Ascendant.
Whiteboard Hacking
Solutions Curation
P2P
Collaborative problem-solving where Ascendants gather around a whiteboard to sketch, debate, and refine solutions in real time.
Socratic Dialogue
Collective Reflection
P2P
Facilitated discussions where questions drive the conversation instead of presentations, encouraging Ascendants to challenge assumptions.
Collaboration Sprint
Opportunity Discovery
P2P
Time-boxed session for aligning around shared opportunities, exploring new initiatives, and developing actionable outcomes.
IX
//APRIL 2009
LOW'S GULLY
Mount Kinabalu has drawn
the world's leading climbers
Alex Honnold
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Free-soloed El Capitan & Taipei 101 · His first expedition. Led the crux pitch.
Mark Synnott
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Big wall first ascensionist · Conceived the expedition and assembled the team.
Jimmy Chin
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Academy Award winner 'Free Solo' · Shot the ascent from fixed ropes on the face.
Kevin Thaw
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
British first ascensionist · Pushed the line into untouched terrain with Anker.
Conrad Anker
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Three Everest summits · First man invited. Found the route into the gully.
Renan Ozturk
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Nat Geo Adventurer of the Year 2013 · Filmed the expedition. Turned 29 on the mountain.
//APRIL 2009
LOW'S GULLY
Mount Kinabalu has drawn
the world's leading climbers
Alex Honnold
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Free-soloed El Capitan & Taipei 101 · His first expedition. Led the crux pitch.
Mark Synnott
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Big wall first ascensionist · Conceived the expedition and assembled the team.
Jimmy Chin
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Academy Award winner 'Free Solo' · Shot the ascent from fixed ropes on the face.
Alex Honnold
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Free-soloed El Capitan & Taipei 101 · His first expedition. Led the crux pitch.
Mark Synnott
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Big wall first ascensionist · Conceived the expedition and assembled the team.
Jimmy Chin
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Academy Award winner 'Free Solo' · Shot the ascent from fixed ropes on the face.
Alex Honnold
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Free-soloed El Capitan & Taipei 101 · His first expedition. Led the crux pitch.
Mark Synnott
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Big wall first ascensionist · Conceived the expedition and assembled the team.
Jimmy Chin
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Academy Award winner 'Free Solo' · Shot the ascent from fixed ropes on the face.
Alex Honnold
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Free-soloed El Capitan & Taipei 101 · His first expedition. Led the crux pitch.
Mark Synnott
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Big wall first ascensionist · Conceived the expedition and assembled the team.
Jimmy Chin
23 April 2009 @Block 11,940
Academy Award winner 'Free Solo' · Shot the ascent from fixed ropes on the face.
X
//Training
Climbing
//Training
Climbing
HIGH ALTITUDE TRAINING
PHYSICAL FOUNDATION
CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE
3 DAYS
Develop lower-body strength, core stability, balance, and cardiovascular endurance for sustained trekking over steep, rugged mountain terrain.
PHYSICAL FOUNDATION
CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE
3 DAYS
Develop lower-body strength, core stability, balance, and cardiovascular endurance for sustained trekking over steep, rugged mountain terrain.
MOUNTAIN RESILIENCE
MENTAL RESILIENCE
3 DAYS
Cultivate perseverance, focus, and decision-making under physical fatigue and challenging environmental conditions throughout the ascent.
MOUNTAIN RESILIENCE
MENTAL RESILIENCE
3 DAYS
Cultivate perseverance, focus, and decision-making under physical fatigue and challenging environmental conditions throughout the ascent.
EXPEDITION READINESS
HIGH-ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION
3 DAYS
Acquire essential mountaineering skills, expedition awareness, and safe high-altitude practices while building confidence for challenging environments.
EXPEDITION READINESS
HIGH-ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION
3 DAYS
Acquire essential mountaineering skills, expedition awareness, and safe high-altitude practices while building confidence for challenging environments.
Pathway to Greater Summits
Advanced Mountaineering
3 DAYS
Establish a strong foundation in high-altitude trekking, expedition discipline, and essential endurance needed to pursue renowned peaks.
Pathway to Greater Summits
Advanced Mountaineering
3 DAYS
Establish a strong foundation in high-altitude trekking, expedition discipline, and essential endurance needed to pursue renowned peaks.
XI
//Brief
Overview
OVERVIEW
01
NKMT QUEST
02
Rite of Stewardship
03
April 2009
04
Kinabalu Monolith
05
Proof of Ascent
06
Peer Unconference
07
Beyond 2140
XI
//Brief
Overview
OVERVIEW
01
NKMT QUEST
02
Rite of Stewardship
03
April 2009
04
Kinabalu Monolith
05
Proof of Ascent
06
Peer Unconference
07
Beyond 2140
XI
//Brief
Overview
OVERVIEW
01
NKMT QUEST
02
Rite of Stewardship
03
April 2009
04
Kinabalu Monolith
05
Proof of Ascent
06
Peer Unconference
07
Beyond 2140
//Brief
Overview
OVERVIEW
NKMT QUEST
Rite of Stewardship
April 2009
Kinabalu Monolith
Proof of Ascent
Peer Unconference
Beyond 2140
Annual Rite of Stewardship for pioneers, builders, and shapers across broader Bitcoin frontier, converging in shared pilgrimage that blends expedition-grade ascent, curated hospitality, immersive experiences, elevated rituals, and emergent unconference.
Annual Rite of Stewardship for pioneers, builders, and shapers across broader Bitcoin frontier, converging in shared pilgrimage that blends expedition-grade ascent, curated hospitality, immersive experiences, elevated rituals, and emergent unconference.
Annual Rite of Stewardship for pioneers, builders, and shapers across broader Bitcoin frontier, converging in shared pilgrimage that blends expedition-grade ascent, curated hospitality, immersive experiences, elevated rituals, and emergent unconference.