$1 3D Scan Prize: Challenger Deep, Marianas Trench

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A $1 prize awaits the first individual who successfully uploads an original 3D scan of Challenger Deep, located in the Marianas Trench at 11°22.4′N 142°35.5′E and 10,920m deep, on Thingiverse with a derivative tag from this post. The scanned area should be 1m x 1m with high resolution of 3mm x 3mm visible features, in .obj or .stl format, obtained directly from the seafloor. This scan is required for an ongoing project, and the winner will be selected by sole determination. Additionally, a $1 prize each is up for grabs for a 3D scan of an asteroid's surface, another one for Challenger Deep in Marianas Trench, and yet another one for Richard Branson's beard or Peter Diamandis. These prizes signify an opportunity for art lovers in the digital age, as billionaires compete to sponsor scans with high quality, cleverness, and exoticism. The real prestige would come from releasing the scan to the public domain with the sponsor's name attached, becoming a digital-era Medici or Carnegie. To view more creations by Cosmo Wenman, visit Thingiverse and his personal website or follow him on Twitter and YouTube.