
THE $900M+ BITCOIN TREASURE HUNT IS REAL — AND IT’S JUST GETTING STARTED
Official Announcement | James Howells at Bitcoin 2025, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, May 28, 2025
In front of the world’s top Bitcoin believers, critics, and innovators, James Howells took the stage at Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas to deliver an electrifying update on the most infamous lost crypto saga of all time.
James Howells’ quest to recover 8,000 Bitcoins, mistakenly discarded in a Welsh landfill over a decade ago, continues to capture headlines and ignite imagination worldwide. Now, following his exclusive partnership with LEBUL, that story enters its most ambitious chapter yet.
Introducing: The Landfill Tokenization Project
A bold, blockchain-powered mission to recover $900 million dollars in Bitcoin buried in a Welsh landfill - and rewrite crypto history in the process.
Backed by 21% of the wallet’s value (1,675 BTC), Howells’ newly announced Landfill Treasure Tokens (LTT) will launch as cultural digital collectibles on October 1, 2025 at TOKEN2049 in Singapore. These limited-edition Tokens are designed not as investments, but as symbolic digital artifacts tokenized to fuel the $75 million dollar campaign to purchase, operate, and excavate the Newport Docksway Landfill site once and for all.
“This isn’t a meme. This is a mission,” said Howells. “The treasure hunt is real. The hard drive is real. And now, the recovery effort is being made possible - by the community, for the community.”
What Are LTTs?
A limited run of crypto tokens staged across multiple tiers at multiple price points - each representing symbolic ownership of early Bitcoin history. Each token is:
• Visually designed as a high-end collectible
• Tied to the narrative of the lost 8,000 BTC wallet
• Discretionarily backed by 1,675 BTC (21%) if the data recovery succeeds
• Legally framed as a collectible - NOT a financial product, NOT a security
Mint prices start from $500 and range to $50,000, which are discounted to 50% of a $100K BTC valuation, with fiat and crypto payments accepted (BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, USDT, Visa, Mastercard).
The Mission
Objective: Raise $75M to fund full acquisition, operation and excavation of Newport landfill.
Plan:
• Step 1: Launch LTT (Oct 01 2025) to fundraise through public tokenization
• Step 2: Buy the landfill outright (Early 2026)
• Step 3: Excavate the site using high-tech, environmentally regulated methods
• Step 4: Attempt to recover the HDD - with every moment captured on camera
• Step 5: If successful, LTT holders may be rewarded with discretionary BTC
• Step 6: If not, LTT holders can optionally convert to the upcoming Ceiniog (INI) token
A Story the World Is Already Watching
The tale of James Howells and his 8,000 BTC hard drive has captivated millions. From the BBC to Bloomberg, CNBC to CoinDesk. But now, it’s becoming a fully immersive global media event.
In partnership with LEBUL, an LA-based production company, the saga is being filmed in real time as a 10-part documentary series, premiering alongside the LTT mint this October.
Streaming. Social. Real-time.
This isn’t a story being told - it’s a mission unfolding.
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
• $900M+ in lost Bitcoin
• A 5-year excavation plan
• Full transparency with regulatory authorities (Natural Resources Wales)
• No excavation begins until full environmental sign-off is achieved
This is not a “quick win” - it’s a structured, compliant, and globally documented campaign to transform speculation into action.
“We are building something the world has never seen before - and we’re doing it by the book - without permission,” said Howells.
“This is the story of Bitcoin’s buried past, and possibly, its reclaimed future.”
A Call to Early Supporters
The LTT mint is for early believers, collectors, visionaries, and cultural investors who understand the power of story and symbolism. Each digital artifact isn’t just another token. It’s a chapter in crypto history, a ticket to the next phase and an opportunity to be part of greatest treasure hunt in history.
“Bitcoin over $100k: If you already feel the weight of what this means… you’re probably meant to be part of it.”
Next Milestone: Public Launch - TOKEN2049 Singapore - October 1, 2025 •
Public mint opens.
• Documentary trailer premieres.
• The Treasure hunt begins.
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