BitFoots: 303 Bigfoot creatures hidden within Zcash’s shielded pool. @BITFOOTS_ is not a bulk-generated PFP collection—it’s a limited set of 303 unique, one-of-one artworks. Inspired by Bigfoot, these aren’t just avatars bought off a public ledger; they’re hidden creatures to be discovered in the on-chain forest. This project has been in the works for a long time. About two years ago, the team originally planned to launch on Bitcoin Ordinals—minting was complete, they had coordinated with Magic Eden, and even attended Ordinals Asia in Hong Kong for whitelist and merch. But the market overheated and quickly cooled. Unwilling to release their 1,000+ hours of hand-drawn art into a sluggish market, they shelved it for two and a half years. Now, restarting on Zcash, the narrative fits perfectly: other chains leave footprints; Zcash’s shielded pool does not. The core concept is simple: Total supply of 303—each one a unique 1/1. Minting cost on Zcash is ~$5, paid in ZEC, primarily covering launchpad and network fees. After approval and submission of a Taproot Ordinals address, the corresponding Bitcoin version is airdropped for free. Minting and secondary sales: ZEC via https://t.co/fb5l7aCz42, Ordinals via https://t.co/MZ0WqItIJY. Some pieces on Ordinals feature exclusive color schemes or traits. They’re not doing a first-come-first-served drop. The entire launch is called “The Hunt.” First, apply—then go through four layers of screening: code filters out bots and fake accounts, humans verify authentic profiles, assess the quality of submissions, and finally, the founder makes the final call. Approved applicants can also vouch for two trusted friends. Applications close Monday at 14:00 UTC; minting is expected next week. In one sentence: Low supply, hand-drawn 1/1s, privacy-chain narrative—with dual versions on ZEC and Ordinals. This isn’t a volume-driven PFP pump; it’s an initiation ritual: “Who belongs in this forest?”