The hunt begins along Utah’s Wasatch Front, where the first qualifier will test participants' ability to decode clues via the Skavengerz mobile app. Each qualifying event offers a $5,000 purse, payable in cash or Bitcoin, and grants the winner a spot in the national championship. Unlike traditional scavenger hunts, this platform uses real-world GPS verification and digital checkpoints to track progress, moving away from static paper maps or social media posts.

Founder Jeremy Lyman envisions the series as a marriage of outdoor exploration and intellectual challenge, designed to draw both puzzle enthusiasts and adventurers into local landscapes. The Utah event will trigger once 200 people register, with a hard cap of 5,000 participants per qualifier. While the Skavengerz app is free to use, those seeking the championship payout must purchase an official entry at the Krypto Chase website. Once the initial registration threshold is met, the competition window will open on a Friday morning and close by Sunday evening.