Crypto-Bounty | Hunt #1

That's right! I'm conducting an internet-wide bounty Hunt in exchange for cryptos!
More specifically, it's a series of puzzles, not unlike those of the Cicada 3301 event that took place a few years back. My puzzles however, are not a conspiracy, don't lead to some shady organization, or anything of the sort and the winner(s) will be awarded SBD or Steem Monsters booster packs. (The booster packs are me trying to show support for the Steem Monsters card game. 😁)
I myself love puzzles, so I figured why not set up a little contest for my fellow like minded Steem family to have some fun that will pay them back.
Interested?
Great!

How It Works:
So this is how it works, I've created a series of puzzles that will lead you through the internet (mainly MediaFire for this particular hunt) and each of these puzzles will contain riddles, coded messages, and/or hidden/encrypted files or messages. To solve these puzzles you will have to use your intellect, your problem solving skills, and you will have to 'think-outside-the-box'. As well as these skills, you may be required to use certain tools to decode/decrypt certain messages/clues to reach the next Phase.
Each Phase will directly lead you to the next once you've solved the current phase's problem. Some puzzles may have "Red-Harrings", meaning there may be false clues to mislead you. DON'T OVER-THINK IT! If you get stuck, back-track and start over and look for something you may have missed! To help you out, I'll give ONE hint with each Hunt. The hints may include, but aren't limited to, a clue, answer, tools, or password.
And that's pretty much all there is to it, I will post Phase 1 at the bottom with ONE hint.

Rules:

1. No posting of hints, clues, or answers. Doing so will automatically disqualify you.

2. This contest will end seven(7) days after its posting.

Bounty:
🥇) First place will receive $10 SBD or 5 Steem Monsters booster packs.

🥈) Second place will receive $5 SBD or 2 Steem Monsters booster packs.

🥉) Third place will receive $2 SBD or 1 Steem Monsters booster packs.

Phase1

Hint:
https://futureboy.us/stegano/decinput.html

[DISCLAIMER]
I can only guarantee the security of the files and links that I provide. Should you venture outside of those links, you are on your own. I will not put anything in my hunts that would require you to wander aimlessly around a website. If I provide a link to a website or file, you should only ever need to visit or download the directed site or file.

P. S.
This is the very first ever Crypto-Bounty, so this is kind of a trial run which is why the payout is so minimal.(Also cause I don't have a lot to shell out)
Depending on the outcome of this Crypto-Bounty, the next will have a significantly higher payout. I will also be using the payout from the upvote on this post as prize money for the next Crypto-Bounty. So the more upvote, the higher the next payout as well. 😉

Good Luck, Cryptographers!

If you have any problems, I've made a Discord server where you may contact me. (I will not give any hints or answers.)
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https://discord.gg/Aqenx9P