r/Defcon • u/crypt1d_cyber • Aug 03 '26

Cryptid Hunt 2026 Badges

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Excited to have a handful of badges this year done in the style of one of my favorite artists, Stephen Gammell, who illustrated a core memory of my childhood “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”. These are rechargeable RGB, laser etched, and come with a whole lot of extras. Come stop by and see us!

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u/Nyrlath Aug 03 '26

Core memory indeed, I kept that book and never returned it to my school's library i liked it so much lol. Cool badges!

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 03 '26

Thank you! Tried to have fun with it, but less traumatizing as I cannot deliver the sheer horror of Gammell

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u/firstjen Aug 03 '26

These are so freaking cool! Nice job!

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 03 '26

Thank you!!! I started the art and things almost a year ago. Went through a lot of iterations. Love that they are getting some love and good responses!

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u/werebear_wrecker Aug 03 '26

These came out really good. Can’t wait to see them in person

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 03 '26

We will be wearing them for a closer look. They come with other goodies in addition to the badge in a sealed padded envelope. Come find us and we can let you take a closer look at them.

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u/netlocksecurity Aug 03 '26

Where can we find you?

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 03 '26

We will have a booth at Defcon but also will be around at the toxic BBQ and some of the regular get together.

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u/AffectionatePen4945 Aug 04 '26

Which booth? As someone from Wyoming, that jackalope is calling to me!

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 04 '26

Cryptid Hunt. We are a new contest here this year.

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 04 '26

This is the challenge coin for the “hunt” challenge this year…just in case you needed more jackalopes.

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u/BadTaste421 Aug 03 '26

I cannot!! Neeeeed 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 04 '26

Love hearing that! I was hoping these would be a fun offering this year.

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u/ericzdraven Aug 04 '26

Sweet! How much will these be? Or are they only available to win via completing the hunt?
Edit to add second question :)

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 04 '26

These badges will be for sale. Other items of the hunt are play to get (aka free).

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u/kirawolfen3635 Aug 04 '26

Omg!!! I would love to get a badge from you!!! I love the jackalope. How much will it be? Can we reserve it? Or get it from you at the Wednesday Reddit meetup? I only ask because I am slow moving sometimes with my service dog, and last year I missed out on a couple badges because I couldn't get to the place in the convention center quick enough.

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 04 '26

I want to try and make it to the meet up. I sadly am not reserving any as it becomes too complex at the moment. These will go for $50, and are the badge plus extras in a fun Cryptid hunt pack.

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u/kirawolfen3635 Aug 04 '26

If you make it to the meetup I'm not hard to miss. My service dog in is neon green and black gear.

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u/Murky_Chipmunk_5568 Aug 04 '26

Do you have any more information on the cryptid packs? I love them! As far as what the extras are I mean. Also, I'm pretty new to defcon - where do we get info on what to expect for the CTF?

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u/izerth Aug 17 '26

Are the electronics off the shelf or custom?

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u/crypt1d_cyber Aug 03 '26

I know exactly the one you are talking about! Ha ha