They Solved the Internet's Greatest Mystery. Then They Vanished. Cicada 3301
Cicada 3301 is, without a doubt, the most complex and intriguing mystery on the internet. This video explores its purpose, the masterminds behind it, the final results, and its status as of 2019. (Updated and still relevant in 2026).
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:20 The First Puzzle
4:41 Is Cicada an ARG?
6:21 Who Solved the Quest?
7:55 The Secret Cicada Chat
8:50 The Second Cicada Quest
9:32 The Cicada Poster in Moscow
11:15 The Software Created by Cicada
11:55 Why the First Two Quests Failed?
14:58 What Else Do We Know About Cicada?
16:21 What Does 3301 Mean?
16:53 Who is Behind Cicada?