Technology8/14/2025β€’Wired

The Kryptos Key Is Going Up for Sale

The Kryptos Key Is Going Up for Sale

The Kryptos Key, the long-awaited solution to the enigmatic K4 sculpture at the CIA headquarters, is going up for sale. Jim Sanborn, the artist who created the Kryptos sculpture, is auctioning off the key to the final unsolved section of the artwork. The Kryptos sculpture has been a source of fascination for cryptographers and puzzle enthusiasts since its installation in 1990. The first three sections of the sculpture have been solved, but the fourth and final section, known as K4, has remained a mystery for over 30 years. Sanborn, who has closely guarded the solution to K4, has decided to make the key available to the highest bidder. The auction is expected to draw significant interest from those who have been captivated by the Kryptos puzzle over the years. The sale of the Kryptos Key represents a unique opportunity for someone to own a piece of history and potentially unravel the last remaining mystery of this iconic work of art.

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