This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Lymah
Freelance marketplace platform Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) is hosting a surprise developer challenge, with $70K+ worth of Bitcoin up for grabs for the winner.
What started as a quiet prank in Fiverr’s new AI assistant feature quickly snowballed into a global puzzle once Reddit, Discord, and X caught on. Developers are now racing to solve cryptic clues, complete mini-games, and compete in a final LLM-based showdown. Even Fiverr founder and CEO Micha Kaufman is getting in on the action offering $70K+ worth of Bitcoin to the winner!
How to Join the Fiverr Easter Egg Challenge
Visit a Fiverr Seller’s Page – Navigate to a Fiverr seller’s profile with Fiverr Go-powered AI Personal Assistant enabled.
Activate the AI Assistant – Click “Contact Me” on the right-hand side of the page.
Enter the Passkey – Type
KnockKnockOnFiverrDoorinto the chat.Get Your Secret Link – The AI will provide you with a link to officially start the Easter Egg challenge.
Begin Phase 1 – Click “Start Playing” and dive into the first set of games!
1: The Mini-Games
To advance in the competition, players must win 2 out of 3 of the following games:
- Matrix – Choose the right pill
- Catch Me If You Can
- Reverse Captcha
Succeed, and you’ll enter the final round of the challenge!
2: The Ultimate AI Battle
Stage 2 is an Ultimate AI Battle that will raise the stakes with a head-to-head test of strategy, creativity, and technical skill. Over the course of two days, competitors will engage in a high-pressure challenge that blurs the line between offense and defense in the world of LLMs and AI. With a focus on crafting clever constraints and probing vulnerabilities, this round rewards both resilience and ingenuity.
The leaderboard will reflect not just success, but the finesse and efficiency with which it’s achieved.
The Grand Prize
Winner: The competitor who breaks the most codes and ranks highest wins $70K+ worth of Bitcoin.
Prize for the Freelancer: The Fiverr freelancer whose prompt you use to enter the code to start the game receives $5,000 in cash.
By participating, you’re not only competing for a huge reward, but also supporting Fiverr freelancers who have enabled this unique challenge!
Why You Should Join
Win a massive prize! $70K+ in Bitcoin is up for grabs!
Test your skills in AI-driven gameplay
Compete in a one-of-a-kind, live-streamed event
Support Fiverr freelancers while having fun
Anyone can join, even if you don’t have a Fiverr account yet, you can sign up for free in just a few seconds. So, are you up for the challenge?
Join the Fiverr Easter Egg Challenge now and see if you have what it takes to outsmart AI and win big! 
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Lymah