San Francisco just got its own real-life treasure hunt, and trust us, it’s more chaotic than your average tech startup pitch. Some mystery masterminds have buried a 22-pound chest packed with “gleaming ingots, currency, and San Francisco artifacts” somewhere in the city, challenging locals to decode their cryptic Reddit poem and unearth the $10,000 prize.

The Treasure Hunt of Urban Legends

Inspired by art dealer Forrest Fenn’s legendary Rocky Mountains treasure drop, these anonymous treasure hunters have essentially turned the city into one giant escape room. The catch? They’ve left a poetic riddle that’s more complex than understanding venture capital funding rounds.

Who’s Behind This Wild Adventure?

While the organizers remain mysteriously anonymous, they’ve dropped hints that they “can technically afford it” but acknowledge it’s not exactly a financially sound decision. One anonymous spokesperson quipped that “you can’t call it treasure if it’s not valuable and beckoning” - peak Bay Area energy, if we’re being honest.

The Rules of the Urban Expedition

Before you start digging up every park and sidewalk, here’s the deal: the treasure is allegedly buried “a shovel’s depth” deep, and the organizers promise nothing “remotely dangerous” is required. Just don’t get too excited and start excavating public spaces - that’s still very much illegal.

Whether this is an elaborate tech bro art project or a genuine treasure hunt, San Francisco just got a whole lot more interesting. Happy hunting, urban adventurers!