I
//Ascent
Three Plans
//Ascent
Three Plans
WE SEEK THE SUMMIT
WE SEEK THE SUMMIT
SUMMUM PETIMUS
SOLO
SOLO
DUO
DUO
TRIO
TRIO
SOLO ACCESS
4,095 USD₮⚡₿
DUO ACCESS
8,190 USD₮⚡₿
TRIO ACCESS
12,285 USD₮⚡₿
SOLO ACCESS
4,095 USD₮⚡₿
DUO ACCESS
8,190 USD₮⚡₿
TRIO ACCESS
12,285 USD₮⚡₿
SOLO ACCESS
4,095 USD₮⚡₿
DUO ACCESS
8,190 USD₮⚡₿
TRIO ACCESS
12,285 USD₮⚡₿
II
//Ascension
Three Plans
//Ascension
Three Plans
QUEST ACCESS
QUEST ACCESS
Payable in USDT-L, BTC, BTC-L. 1% Speed fee applies. Conversion spread and quote variance may apply.
Payable in USDT-L, BTC, BTC-L. 1% Speed fee applies. Conversion spread and quote variance may apply.
USDT
BTC
USDT
BTC
USDT
BTC
//Lodging
4 VENUES
QUEST STAYS
Curated week-long lowland–mountain–lowland hospitality experience across premium accommodations.
Kota Kinabalu (3N)
IHG Kota Kinabalu + Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Kinabalu Park (1N)
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Panalaban Basecamp (2N)
Laban Rata Resthouse + Panalaban Hostel
Kundasang Highland (1N)
Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu
Ryan Pyle
Ryan Pyle
III
//Lodging
4 VENUES
QUEST STAYS
Curated week-long lowland–mountain–lowland hospitality experience across premium accommodations.
Kota Kinabalu (3N)
IHG Kota Kinabalu + Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Kinabalu Park (1N)
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Panalaban Basecamp (2N)
Laban Rata Resthouse + Panalaban Hostel
Kundasang Highland (1N)
Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu
III
//Lodging
4 VENUES
QUEST STAYS
Curated week-long lowland–mountain–lowland hospitality experience across premium accommodations.
Kota Kinabalu (3N)
IHG Kota Kinabalu + Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Kinabalu Park (1N)
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Panalaban Basecamp (2N)
Laban Rata Resthouse + Panalaban Hostel
Kundasang Highland (1N)
Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu
III
//Lodging
4 VENUES
QUEST STAYS
Curated week-long lowland–mountain–lowland hospitality experience across premium accommodations.
Kota Kinabalu (3N)
IHG Kota Kinabalu + Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
Kinabalu Park (1N)
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
Panalaban Basecamp (2N)
Laban Rata Resthouse + Panalaban Hostel
Kundasang Highland (1N)
Perkasa Hotel Mt Kinabalu
Kinabalu Park
IV
//Expedition
Itinerary
//Expedition
Itinerary
FIRST DAY
17,19,21,23 April 2028
4CHRT
Kota Kinabalu // Arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), followed by QUEST Registration and the QUEST Reception (Sunset Bliss Buffet) at Melinsung Beach.
SECOND DAY
18,20,22,24 April 2028
4CHRT
Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu Park // Beach morning workout at Melinsung Beach. Local excursion to Pekan Nabalu. Arrival at Kinabalu Park HQ, followed by a guided tour of the Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden. Pre-ascent stay at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, Kinabalu Park.
THIRD DAY
19,21,23,25 April 2028
4CHRT
Panalaban - Laban Rata // Ascent from Timpohon Gate and arrival at Panalaban. Pre-summit stay at Laban Rata Resthouse. Panalaban Highscape, featuring High-Altitude Stargazing, Marketplace, Postcards, and Capsules.
FOURTH DAY
20,22,24,26 April 2028
4CHRT
Panalaban - Summit Plateau // Pre-dawn summit ascent, followed by the twin ascent of Low’s Peak and St John’s Peak. Aerial drone, photography, and videography coverage of the flag-raising, QUEST Plaque, and QUEST Cinematic Sequence.
FIFTH DAY
21,23,25,27 April 2028
4CHRT
Panalaban - Kundasang // A second summit opportunity if weather prevents the Fourth Day ascent, or Panalaban Highscape. Descent to Timpohon Gate. Moginakan Dinner, followed by rest and recovery at Perkasa Hotel Kundasang.
SIXTH DAY
22,24,26,28 April 2028
4CHRT
Kundasang - Kota Kinabalu // Guided tour of Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and relaxation across the Kundasang Highlands. Return to Kota Kinabalu city for a recovery massage and self-service laundry. QUEST Night (Borneo Heritage Feast) at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu.
SEVENTH DAY
23,25,27,29 April 2028
4CHRT
Kota Kinabalu // Vires Horizon unconference and 2140 Luncheon at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu. Peer Night (Sunset Dinner Cruise) via North Borneo Cruises. Final-night stay at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu.
EIGHTH DAY
24,26,28,30 April 2028
4CHRT
Kota Kinabalu // Peer networking around Kota Kinabalu city, followed by Travel Club Lounge access and departure from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
QUEST ITINERARY
QUEST ITINERARY
QUEST ITINERARY
8-day, 7-night expedition across four parallel Ascent Cohorts, with 105 Ascendants per cohort.
8D/7N Expedition
8D/7N Expedition
FIRST DAY
FIRST DAY
17,19,21,23 April 2028
17,19,21,23 April 2028
4Chrt
4Chrt
Kota Kinabalu // Arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), followed by QUEST Registration and the QUEST Reception (Sunset Bliss Buffet) at Melinsung Beach.
Kota Kinabalu // Arrival at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), followed by QUEST Registration and the QUEST Reception (Sunset Bliss Buffet) at Melinsung Beach.
SECOND DAY
SECOND DAY
SECOND DAY
18,20,22,24 April 2028
18,20,22,24 April 2028
4Chrt
4Chrt
Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu Park // Beach morning workout at Melinsung Beach. Local excursion to Pekan Nabalu. Arrival at Kinabalu Park HQ, followed by a guided tour of the Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden. Pre-ascent stay at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, Kinabalu Park.
Kota Kinabalu - Kinabalu Park // Beach morning workout at Melinsung Beach. Local excursion to Pekan Nabalu. Arrival at Kinabalu Park HQ, followed by a guided tour of the Mount Kinabalu Botanical Garden. Pre-ascent stay at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, Kinabalu Park.
THIRD DAY
THIRD DAY
19,21,23,25 April 2028
19,21,23,25 April 2028
4Chrt
4Chrt
Panalaban - Laban Rata // Ascent from Timpohon Gate and arrival at Panalaban. Pre-summit stay at Laban Rata Resthouse. Panalaban Highscape, featuring High-Altitude Stargazing, Marketplace, Postcards, and Capsules.
Panalaban - Laban Rata // Ascent from Timpohon Gate and arrival at Panalaban. Pre-summit stay at Laban Rata Resthouse. PANALABAN HIGHSCAPE, featuring High-Altitude Stargazing, Bitcoin Postcards, Nakamoto Marketplace, and Bitcoin & Me.
FOURTH DAY
FOURTH DAY
20,22,24,26 April 2028
20,22,24,26 April 2028
4Chrt
4Chrt
Panalaban - Summit Plateau // Pre-dawn summit ascent, followed by the twin ascent of Low’s Peak and St John’s Peak. Aerial drone, photography, and videography coverage of the flag-raising, QUEST Plaque, and QUEST Cinematic Sequence.
Panalaban - Summit Plateau // Pre-dawn summit ascent, followed by the twin ascent of Low’s Peak and St John’s Peak. Aerial drone, photography, and videography coverage of the flag-raising, QUEST Plaque, and QUEST Cinematic Sequence.
FIFTH DAY
FIFTH DAY
21,23,25,27 April 2028
21,23,25,27 April 2028
4Chrt
4Chrt
Panalaban - Kundasang // A second summit opportunity if weather prevents the Fourth Day ascent, or Panalaban Highscape. Descent to Timpohon Gate. Moginakan Dinner, followed by rest and recovery at Perkasa Hotel Kundasang.
Panalaban - Kundasang // A second summit opportunity if weather prevents the Fourth Day ascent, or Panalaban Highscape. Descent to Timpohon Gate. Moginakan Dinner, followed by rest and recovery at Perkasa Hotel Kundasang.
SIXTH DAY
SIXTH DAY
22,24,26,28 April 2028
22,24,26,28 April 2028
4Chrt
4Chrt
Kundasang - Kota Kinabalu // Guided tour of Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and relaxation across the Kundasang Highlands. Return to Kota Kinabalu city for a recovery massage and self-service laundry. QUEST Night (Borneo Heritage Feast) at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu.
Kundasang - Kota Kinabalu // Guided tour of Desa Cattle Dairy Farm and relaxation across the Kundasang Highlands. Return to Kota Kinabalu city for a recovery massage and self-service laundry. QUEST Night (Borneo Heritage Feast) at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu.
SEVENTH DAY
SEVENTH DAY
23,25,27,29 April 2028
23,25,27,29 April 2028
4Chrt
4Chrt
Kota Kinabalu // Vires Horizon unconference and 2140 Luncheon at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu. Peer Night (Sunset Dinner Cruise) via North Borneo Cruises. Final-night stay at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu.
Kota Kinabalu // Vires Horizon unconference and 2140 Luncheon at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu. Peer Night (Sunset Dinner Cruise) via North Borneo Cruises. Final-night stay at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu.
EIGHTH DAY
EIGHTH DAY
24,26,28,30 April 2028
24,26,28,30 April 2028
4Chrt
4Chrt
Kota Kinabalu // Peer networking around Kota Kinabalu city, followed by Travel Club Lounge access and departure from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
Kota Kinabalu // Peer networking around Kota Kinabalu city, followed by Travel Club Lounge access and departure from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).
FIRST DAY
KOTA KINABALU
V
//Quest
Safety
//Quest
Safety
Safety
Safety
Safety
Including 25% Support Team, 2× Insurance Policies, 2× Equipment Provisions.
Expedition Cadre
Professional expedition support
Expedition Cadre
Professional expedition support
Insurance Coverage
Comprehensive expedition protection
Insurance Coverage
Comprehensive expedition protection
Emergency Response
Prepared for medical emergencies
Emergency Response
Prepared for medical emergencies
Health Assessments
Continuous health monitoring
Health Assessments
Continuous health monitoring
Ascent Preparation
Fitness, nutrition, guidance
Ascent Preparation
Fitness, nutrition, guidance
VI
//Quest
Legacy
//Quest
Legacy
Legacy
Legacy
Legacy
Including Permanent Inscription, Pioneering Recognition, and Official Record Entries.
Proof of Ascent
Cryptographic Ascent Records
Proof of Ascent
Cryptographic Ascent Records
Kinabalu Monolith
Pioneering Bitcoin-Linked Monument
Kinabalu Monolith
Pioneering Bitcoin-Linked Monument
Trail Markers
Eight Shelters, Eight Markers
Trail Markers
Eight Shelters, Eight Markers
QUEST Plaque
Permanent Ascendant Commemoration
QUEST Plaque
Permanent Ascendant Commemoration
Right to Raise Flags
Bitcoin Flag, Organization Flag
Right to Raise Flags
Bitcoin Flag, Organization Flag
VII
//Quest
Privileges
//Quest
Privileges
Privilege
Privilege
Privilege
Including 1× Gifts-Value, 1× Peer Access, 6× Services, 44× Items.
Complimentary Credit Points
Vires Gifts-Value (VG)
Complimentary Credit Points
Vires Gifts-Value (VG)
Complimentary Essentials
Wearables, Equipment, Consumables
Complimentary Essentials
Wearables, Equipment, Consumables
Complimentary Utilities
Power, Illuminate, Connect
Complimentary Utilities
Power, Illuminate, Connect
Complimentary Peer Access
Vires Horizon Unconference
Complimentary Peer Access
Vires Horizon Unconference
Complimentary Post-Ascent
Unwind, Comfort, Commemoration
Complimentary Post-Ascent
Unwind, Comfort, Commemoration
VIII
//Quest
Experience
//Quest
Experience
Experience
Experience
Experience
Includes 4× Premium Stays, 4× Rituals, 4× Social Events, 3× Excursions, 225km Road Trip.
Premium Accommodations
Scenic, Comfort, Rest, Recovery
Premium Accommodations
Scenic, Comfort, Rest, Recovery
Fellowship & Networking
High-Value Connections & Conversations
Fellowship & Networking
High-Value Connections & Conversations
Transportation & Logistics
Seamless Mobility & Logistical Support
Transportation & Logistics
Seamless Mobility & Logistical Support
Culinary Experiences
Locally Sourced, Vegan & Non-Vegan
Culinary Experiences
Locally Sourced, Vegan & Non-Vegan
Curated Rituals & Excursions
Place-Based & Nature-Based Immersions
Curated Rituals & Excursions
Place-Based & Nature-Based Immersions
IX
//Quest
Distinctions
//Quest
Distinctions
DISTINCTION
DISTINCTION
DISTINCTION
Including Nostr-connected, Handcrafted Ascendant Honors, Merkle-based Registry.
Ascendant Honors
Heirloom-Quality, Nostr-Connected
Ascendant Honors
Heirloom-Quality, Nostr-Connected
Ascent Ceremony
Ascendant Achievement Tribute
Ascent Ceremony
Ascendant Achievement Tribute
Roll of Ascendants
Independent Cryptographic Registry
Roll of Ascendants
Independent Cryptographic Registry
Ascent Credentials
Bitcoin-anchored, Nostr-based
Ascent Credentials
Bitcoin-anchored, Nostr-based
The Ascent Journey
VIRES QUEST 2027 Ascendants
The Ascent Journey
VIRES QUEST 2027 Ascendants
X
//Quest
Expedition
//Quest
Expedition
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XI
//Brief
Information
VIRES QUEST 2028
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
01
Quest Access
02
Visa Support
03
PREPARATION & GUIDANCE
04
Insurance Coverage
05
Kota Kinabalu Arrival
06
Kinabalu Initiatives
07
Primordial Peership
08
Ascendant Inscriptions
09
Accommodation
10
Daily Meals
11
TRANSPORTATION
12
Connectivity
13
SUMMIT PACK
14
WELLNESS & HYGIENE KIT
15
Rest & Recovery Kit
16
Ascent Care Kit
17
Ascent Utilities
18
Expedition Safety
19
Summit Ascent
20
Ascent Credentials
21
Ascendant Honors
22
PANALABAN HIGHSCAPE
23
QUEST Plaque
24
Right to Raise Flags
25
Nakamoto Cinematic Sequence
26
VIRES HORIZON
27
Fellowship Gatherings
28
Local Excursions
29
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
30
ASCENT AFTERCARE
31
PEER NIGHT
32
Kota Kinabalu Departure
33
Roll of Ascendants
34
Digital Photo Album
35
The Ascent Journey
//Brief
Information
VIRES QUEST 2028
Essential Info
Quest Access
Visa Support
PREPARATION & GUIDANCE
Insurance Coverage
Kota Kinabalu Arrival
Kinabalu Initiatives
Primordial Peership
Ascendant Inscriptions
Accommodation
Daily Meals
TRANSPORTATION
Connectivity
SUMMIT PACK
WELLNESS & HYGIENE KIT
Rest & Recovery Kit
Ascent Care Kit
Ascent Utilities
Expedition Safety
Summit Ascent
Ascent Credentials
Ascendant Honors
PANALABAN HIGHSCAPE
QUEST Plaque
Right to Raise Flags
Nakamoto Cinematic Sequence
VIRES HORIZON
Fellowship Gatherings
Local Excursions
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
ASCENT AFTERCARE
PEER NIGHT
Kota Kinabalu Departure
Roll of Ascendants
Digital Photo Album
The Ascent Journey
XI
//Brief
Information
VIRES QUEST 2028
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
01
Quest Access
02
Visa Support
03
PREPARATION & GUIDANCE
04
Insurance Coverage
05
Kota Kinabalu Arrival
06
Kinabalu Initiatives
07
Primordial Peership
08
Ascendant Inscriptions
09
Accommodation
10
Daily Meals
11
TRANSPORTATION
12
Connectivity
13
SUMMIT PACK
14
WELLNESS & HYGIENE KIT
15
Rest & Recovery Kit
16
Ascent Care Kit
17
Ascent Utilities
18
Expedition Safety
19
Summit Ascent
20
Ascent Credentials
21
Ascendant Honors
22
PANALABAN HIGHSCAPE
23
QUEST Plaque
24
Right to Raise Flags
25
Nakamoto Cinematic Sequence
26
VIRES HORIZON
27
Fellowship Gatherings
28
Local Excursions
29
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
30
ASCENT AFTERCARE
31
PEER NIGHT
32
Kota Kinabalu Departure
33
Roll of Ascendants
34
Digital Photo Album
35
The Ascent Journey
XI
//Brief
Information
VIRES QUEST 2028
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
01
Quest Access
02
Visa Support
03
PREPARATION & GUIDANCE
04
Insurance Coverage
05
Kota Kinabalu Arrival
06
Kinabalu Initiatives
07
Primordial Peership
08
Ascendant Inscriptions
09
Accommodation
10
Daily Meals
11
TRANSPORTATION
12
Connectivity
13
SUMMIT PACK
14
WELLNESS & HYGIENE KIT
15
Rest & Recovery Kit
16
Ascent Care Kit
17
Ascent Utilities
18
Expedition Safety
19
Summit Ascent
20
Ascent Credentials
21
Ascendant Honors
22
PANALABAN HIGHSCAPE
23
QUEST Plaque
24
Right to Raise Flags
25
Nakamoto Cinematic Sequence
26
VIRES HORIZON
27
Fellowship Gatherings
28
Local Excursions
29
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
30
ASCENT AFTERCARE
31
PEER NIGHT
32
Kota Kinabalu Departure
33
Roll of Ascendants
34
Digital Photo Album
35
The Ascent Journey
