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🗞️ LOST $742M IN BITCOIN — 12-YEAR SEARCH COMES TO AN END 🇬🇧
After over a decade of digging, drones, and legal battles, the UK man who famously threw away a hard drive holding 7,500 $BTC has officially called off the hunt.
💸 That’s $742 million worth of digital gold... lost in a landfill.
📆 Back in 2013, James Howells accidentally trashed the drive — and the crypto world’s most painful story began. Despite tech proposals, court petitions, and search missions, the treasure remains buried beneath Newport's waste.
📉 One wrong move, one hard drive… a $742M lesson in crypto custody.
#Bitcoin #BTC #BinanceSquare
#CryptoSecurity #LostBTC
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After over a decade of digging, drones, and legal battles, the UK man who famously threw away a hard drive holding 7,500 $BTC has officially called off the hunt.
💸 That’s $742 million worth of digital gold... lost in a landfill.
📆 Back in 2013, James Howells accidentally trashed the drive — and the crypto world’s most painful story began. Despite tech proposals, court petitions, and search missions, the treasure remains buried beneath Newport's waste.
📉 One wrong move, one hard drive… a $742M lesson in crypto custody.
#Bitcoin #BTC #BinanceSquare
#CryptoSecurity #LostBTC
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Tinair222:
No he lost his initial investment not 700 plus
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🇬🇧 Meet the Man Who Lost—and Gave Up on—$742 Million in Bitcoin
After 12 years of failed attempts, endless legal battles, and some wild digging proposals, James Howells—the British IT worker who accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 7,500 BTC back in 2013—has officially ended his search.
🚮 The $742M Mistake:
In 2013, Howells mistakenly tossed an old hard drive into the trash. At the time, Bitcoin was barely worth $100. Fast forward to today, and that same stash is worth over $742 million. 😱
Despite raising funds and proposing robot dogs, AI drones, and even offering Newport city a portion of the fortune if they let him excavate the landfill—it’s now over. He’s accepted that the treasure hunt is done. ❌
Why Did He Stop?
City council blocks, legal restrictions, and environmental concerns made the dig near impossible. It wasn’t just about finding the hard drive—it was about proving ownership, recovering the data (if still intact), and winning over city bureaucracy.
“It’s soul-crushing… but I’ve made peace with it,” said Howells.
💬 Crypto Twitter Reacts:
• “The world’s most expensive delete button.”
• “Newport is sitting on a digital gold mine and doesn’t even care.”
• “He better not check the BTC chart ever again.”
🚀 The Lesson?
Always back up your wallet, don’t throw out random drives, and maybe… just maybe, don’t keep millions in crypto on one device.
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📢 Would you have given up?
💬 Drop your thoughts below. #bitcoin #CryptoNews #LostBTC #JamesHowells #MarketPullback
After 12 years of failed attempts, endless legal battles, and some wild digging proposals, James Howells—the British IT worker who accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 7,500 BTC back in 2013—has officially ended his search.
🚮 The $742M Mistake:
In 2013, Howells mistakenly tossed an old hard drive into the trash. At the time, Bitcoin was barely worth $100. Fast forward to today, and that same stash is worth over $742 million. 😱
Despite raising funds and proposing robot dogs, AI drones, and even offering Newport city a portion of the fortune if they let him excavate the landfill—it’s now over. He’s accepted that the treasure hunt is done. ❌
Why Did He Stop?
City council blocks, legal restrictions, and environmental concerns made the dig near impossible. It wasn’t just about finding the hard drive—it was about proving ownership, recovering the data (if still intact), and winning over city bureaucracy.
“It’s soul-crushing… but I’ve made peace with it,” said Howells.
💬 Crypto Twitter Reacts:
• “The world’s most expensive delete button.”
• “Newport is sitting on a digital gold mine and doesn’t even care.”
• “He better not check the BTC chart ever again.”
🚀 The Lesson?
Always back up your wallet, don’t throw out random drives, and maybe… just maybe, don’t keep millions in crypto on one device.
⸻
📢 Would you have given up?
💬 Drop your thoughts below. #bitcoin #CryptoNews #LostBTC #JamesHowells #MarketPullback
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$BTC Treasure Hunt Comes to an End 🚨
🇬🇧 After 12 years of searching, the man who accidentally tossed a hard drive in 2013 — holding 7,500 BTC (now worth around $742 million) — has officially called off the search.
One of crypto’s most legendary lost fortunes is now deemed lost forever.
#BitcoinHistory #LostBTC #CryptoLegend #BTCNews
🇬🇧 After 12 years of searching, the man who accidentally tossed a hard drive in 2013 — holding 7,500 BTC (now worth around $742 million) — has officially called off the search.
One of crypto’s most legendary lost fortunes is now deemed lost forever.
#BitcoinHistory #LostBTC #CryptoLegend #BTCNews
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Crypto Fact of the Day #5
An estimated 3.7 million BTC is lost forever due to forgotten keys, dead hard drives, and abandoned wallets. That’s more than $250 billion in digital gold... vanished. Always back up, or risk becoming a cautionary tale.
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An estimated 3.7 million BTC is lost forever due to forgotten keys, dead hard drives, and abandoned wallets. That’s more than $250 billion in digital gold... vanished. Always back up, or risk becoming a cautionary tale.
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🚨 Shocking Truth About Bitcoin! 🚨
💰 Over 20% of All Bitcoin is Lost Forever! 😱
Did you know? Nearly 4 million BTC—worth billions of dollars—are gone forever! 🔥💸 Locked in wallets with lost keys, forgotten by early adopters, or simply vanished into the digital void!
🔑 Once lost, there’s no recovery! Unlike banks, Bitcoin has no password reset option! If you lose access, your BTC is gone for life! ⛔
📉 Why does this matter?
• Scarcity = Higher Value! 🚀 With only 21 million BTC ever to exist, losing 4M makes Bitcoin even more valuable over time.
• Massive opportunity! 💡 The less Bitcoin available, the higher its price could go in the future!
🎯 Don’t be the next victim! 🛑 Always:
✔ Secure your private keys 🔐
✔ Use trusted wallets 🏦
✔ Back up your recovery phrases 📜
💬 What do you think? Will Bitcoin’s lost supply drive it to $1 million per BTC? 🤯 Comment below! ⬇
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💰 Over 20% of All Bitcoin is Lost Forever! 😱
Did you know? Nearly 4 million BTC—worth billions of dollars—are gone forever! 🔥💸 Locked in wallets with lost keys, forgotten by early adopters, or simply vanished into the digital void!
🔑 Once lost, there’s no recovery! Unlike banks, Bitcoin has no password reset option! If you lose access, your BTC is gone for life! ⛔
📉 Why does this matter?
• Scarcity = Higher Value! 🚀 With only 21 million BTC ever to exist, losing 4M makes Bitcoin even more valuable over time.
• Massive opportunity! 💡 The less Bitcoin available, the higher its price could go in the future!
🎯 Don’t be the next victim! 🛑 Always:
✔ Secure your private keys 🔐
✔ Use trusted wallets 🏦
✔ Back up your recovery phrases 📜
💬 What do you think? Will Bitcoin’s lost supply drive it to $1 million per BTC? 🤯 Comment below! ⬇
$BTC #bitcoin #crypto #LostBTC #Binance #CryptoNews 🚀
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🔥 The Greatest Crypto Mystery: Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1 Million BTC! 🔥
💰 Over $60 Billion in Bitcoin… Untouched! 😱
Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, mined 1.1 million BTC in Bitcoin’s early days. Today, that fortune is worth billions of dollars—yet not a single coin has ever been moved! 🚀
🤔 Why Hasn’t Satoshi Spent His Bitcoin?
🔹 Gone forever? Some believe Satoshi passed away, leaving his BTC locked away forever. 🕊️
🔹 Ultimate decentralization? Maybe he wanted Bitcoin to thrive without a central figure! 🌍
🔹 Hiding in plain sight? Could Satoshi still be watching? 👀
🔥 What Would Happen If Satoshi Moved His BTC?
💥 Market Chaos! If Satoshi’s wallet becomes active, crypto markets could explode! 📉📈
💎 Proof of Identity! Moving even 0.0001 BTC would prove Satoshi is alive! 🕵️♂️
🚀 Bitcoin’s True Test! Would the market panic or adapt? 🤔
🎯 The Big Question: Will Satoshi EVER Return?
If those 1 million BTC move, it could be the biggest moment in crypto history! 💣
What do YOU think? Is Satoshi out there, watching? Or is his Bitcoin lost forever? 🧐 Drop your thoughts below! 👇
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💰 Over $60 Billion in Bitcoin… Untouched! 😱
Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, mined 1.1 million BTC in Bitcoin’s early days. Today, that fortune is worth billions of dollars—yet not a single coin has ever been moved! 🚀
🤔 Why Hasn’t Satoshi Spent His Bitcoin?
🔹 Gone forever? Some believe Satoshi passed away, leaving his BTC locked away forever. 🕊️
🔹 Ultimate decentralization? Maybe he wanted Bitcoin to thrive without a central figure! 🌍
🔹 Hiding in plain sight? Could Satoshi still be watching? 👀
🔥 What Would Happen If Satoshi Moved His BTC?
💥 Market Chaos! If Satoshi’s wallet becomes active, crypto markets could explode! 📉📈
💎 Proof of Identity! Moving even 0.0001 BTC would prove Satoshi is alive! 🕵️♂️
🚀 Bitcoin’s True Test! Would the market panic or adapt? 🤔
🎯 The Big Question: Will Satoshi EVER Return?
If those 1 million BTC move, it could be the biggest moment in crypto history! 💣
What do YOU think? Is Satoshi out there, watching? Or is his Bitcoin lost forever? 🧐 Drop your thoughts below! 👇
$BTC #bitcoin #satoshiNakamato #CryptoLegend #LostBTC #HODL 🚀
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The Programmer Who Lost 8,000 BTC: The Costliest Mistake in Crypto History
Back in 2009, James Howells, a technical engineer from Newport, UK, was an early explorer of Bitcoin—long before it made headlines. Using an old laptop, he mined around 8,000 BTC when Bitcoin was still a niche concept, virtually worthless and known only to a handful of tech enthusiasts.
The Critical Mistake: Tossing Away a Fortune
After mining, Howells saved the private keys to his digital wallet on an external hard drive. But in 2013, during a routine office cleanup, he mistakenly threw the drive out, believing it was junk. By the time he realized the blunder, it had already been buried in a local landfill.
What seemed like a small oversight quickly became a financial tragedy. As Bitcoin’s price skyrocketed, that discarded hard drive’s value soared — at its peak, worth over $480 million.
The Recovery Mission: Millions Buried in the Trash
Since then, Howells has spent years trying to get permission from the Newport City Council to dig up the landfill. He’s proposed high-tech, multi-million dollar excavation projects, collaborated with AI and data recovery experts, and secured private backing — but local authorities continue to block his efforts.
The Takeaway
James Howells’ story is a powerful reminder for every crypto investor:
Lose your keys, lose your coins.
In the world of digital assets, security isn’t just important — it’s everything.
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The Critical Mistake: Tossing Away a Fortune
After mining, Howells saved the private keys to his digital wallet on an external hard drive. But in 2013, during a routine office cleanup, he mistakenly threw the drive out, believing it was junk. By the time he realized the blunder, it had already been buried in a local landfill.
What seemed like a small oversight quickly became a financial tragedy. As Bitcoin’s price skyrocketed, that discarded hard drive’s value soared — at its peak, worth over $480 million.
The Recovery Mission: Millions Buried in the Trash
Since then, Howells has spent years trying to get permission from the Newport City Council to dig up the landfill. He’s proposed high-tech, multi-million dollar excavation projects, collaborated with AI and data recovery experts, and secured private backing — but local authorities continue to block his efforts.
The Takeaway
James Howells’ story is a powerful reminder for every crypto investor:
Lose your keys, lose your coins.
In the world of digital assets, security isn’t just important — it’s everything.
#CryptoHistory #bitcoin #JamesHowells #LostBTC #Write2Earn
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🪙 QuadrigaCX Mystery: $190M Lost with the CEO’s Death
In early 2019, Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX collapsed after its CEO, Gerald Cotten, reportedly died in India — taking with him the only access to wallets holding over $190 million worth of user funds.
🧳 Cotten allegedly passed away suddenly due to Crohn’s disease, but no one else knew the private keys to the cold wallets. Investigators later found that many of the wallets were empty long before his death.
🕵️♂️ This led to widespread theories:
• Did Cotten fake his death?
• Was it an exit scam?
• Or just gross mismanagement?
⚖️ A multi-year investigation followed, but no conclusive answers ever emerged. Thousands of users never recovered their funds.
💡 The QuadrigaCX saga remains one of crypto’s biggest mysteries — and a powerful reminder: Not your keys, not your coins.
🏷️ #QuadrigaCX
#CryptoMystery
#LostBTC
#NotYourKeys
#CryptoHistory
In early 2019, Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX collapsed after its CEO, Gerald Cotten, reportedly died in India — taking with him the only access to wallets holding over $190 million worth of user funds.
🧳 Cotten allegedly passed away suddenly due to Crohn’s disease, but no one else knew the private keys to the cold wallets. Investigators later found that many of the wallets were empty long before his death.
🕵️♂️ This led to widespread theories:
• Did Cotten fake his death?
• Was it an exit scam?
• Or just gross mismanagement?
⚖️ A multi-year investigation followed, but no conclusive answers ever emerged. Thousands of users never recovered their funds.
💡 The QuadrigaCX saga remains one of crypto’s biggest mysteries — and a powerful reminder: Not your keys, not your coins.
🏷️ #QuadrigaCX
#CryptoMystery
#LostBTC
#NotYourKeys
#CryptoHistory
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Bitcoin’s Lost Fortune: Millions Gone Forever!
Did you know that around 20% of all Bitcoin is considered lost forever? That’s roughly 3.7 million $BTC , worth billions of $USDC dollars, trapped in forgotten wallets, lost keys, and hard drives buried in landfills.
One famous case? James Howells, a UK-based IT worker, accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 BTC back in 2013. He has since spent years trying to dig it up—but the landfill refuses to grant him access!
With Bitcoin’s supply capped at 21 million, these lost coins make BTC even more scarce, potentially driving up its value over time. So, if you own Bitcoin, keep your private keys safe—your future wealth depends on it!
#LostBTC #HistoryOfTheCoin #onlyforeducation
Did you know that around 20% of all Bitcoin is considered lost forever? That’s roughly 3.7 million $BTC , worth billions of $USDC dollars, trapped in forgotten wallets, lost keys, and hard drives buried in landfills.
One famous case? James Howells, a UK-based IT worker, accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 BTC back in 2013. He has since spent years trying to dig it up—but the landfill refuses to grant him access!
With Bitcoin’s supply capped at 21 million, these lost coins make BTC even more scarce, potentially driving up its value over time. So, if you own Bitcoin, keep your private keys safe—your future wealth depends on it!
#LostBTC #HistoryOfTheCoin #onlyforeducation
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The $240 Million Locked Behind a Forgotten Password! 🔐💸
Imagine owning 7,002 Bitcoin—worth $240 million—but being locked out forever because you forgot the password! 😱
This is the nightmare of Stefan Thomas, a programmer who stored his Bitcoin in an IronKey USB drive—which permanently locks after 10 wrong attempts. He’s already used 8 tries… meaning he has only 2 chances left before losing it forever
Experts have offered to hack it for a cut, but he hasn’t dared to risk it yet. One wrong move, and the fortune vanishes forever!
What would you do—take the risk or wait for future technology to help? 🤔.
$240 Million Fortune… Just Out of Reach
As Bitcoin's price skyrocketed over the years, Stefan’s lost fortune grew into hundreds of millions of dollars. While most people would panic, Stefan has tried to stay calm, even saying:
"It was a painful lesson in security, but it made me rethink the value of money."
Despite hackers and security experts offering to crack the device for a cut, Stefan has not risked his last two attempts.
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Imagine owning 7,002 Bitcoin—worth $240 million—but being locked out forever because you forgot the password! 😱
This is the nightmare of Stefan Thomas, a programmer who stored his Bitcoin in an IronKey USB drive—which permanently locks after 10 wrong attempts. He’s already used 8 tries… meaning he has only 2 chances left before losing it forever
Experts have offered to hack it for a cut, but he hasn’t dared to risk it yet. One wrong move, and the fortune vanishes forever!
What would you do—take the risk or wait for future technology to help? 🤔.
$240 Million Fortune… Just Out of Reach
As Bitcoin's price skyrocketed over the years, Stefan’s lost fortune grew into hundreds of millions of dollars. While most people would panic, Stefan has tried to stay calm, even saying:
"It was a painful lesson in security, but it made me rethink the value of money."
Despite hackers and security experts offering to crack the device for a cut, Stefan has not risked his last two attempts.
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#bitcoin #LostBTC #lucky #futuresignal
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$765M in Bitcoin Lost Forever? UK Court Says NO to Landfill Search!
Imagine accidentally throwing away a hard drive holding 8,000 $BTC —worth a staggering $765 million today! That’s the unfortunate reality for Wales's IT specialist James Howells. For over 11 years, he’s been battling to get permission to dig through a landfill where he believes his lost fortune lies. But once again, the UK Court of Appeals has slammed the door on his hopes.
Why Was He Denied?
Local authorities argue that allowing the excavation could cause significant environmental harm and come with many legal issues. On the other hand, Howells insists it’s a huge injustice, and he’s now turning to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) as his last-ditch effort.
What’s Next?
Will the ECHR come to his rescue and grant him the chance to search? Or is this treasure hunt officially over for good? 🤯
Should he be allowed to search for his Bitcoin? Let me know your thoughts below! ⬇️
#BTC #LostBTC #bitcoin
Why Was He Denied?
Local authorities argue that allowing the excavation could cause significant environmental harm and come with many legal issues. On the other hand, Howells insists it’s a huge injustice, and he’s now turning to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) as his last-ditch effort.
What’s Next?
Will the ECHR come to his rescue and grant him the chance to search? Or is this treasure hunt officially over for good? 🤯
Should he be allowed to search for his Bitcoin? Let me know your thoughts below! ⬇️
#BTC #LostBTC #bitcoin
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🟡 Потеряли сотни миллионов в биткоине — ТОП-10 самых дорогих ошибок
Хранить BTC — это не просто «купил и забыл». Забыл seed-фразу — забыл и свои миллионы. Вот самые известные случаи, когда люди навсегда потеряли доступ к крипте:
Джеймс Хауэллс — выбросил диск с 8 000 BTC (~$750 млн)
Стефан Томас — забыл пароль от IronKey с 7 002 BTC (~$660 млн)
Сатоши Накамото — 1,1 млн BTC (~$100 млрд), не тронуты с 2010 года
Габриэль Абед — утерян ноутбук с 800 BTC (~$75 млн)
Мэтью Мелон — умер, оставив 1 млрд XRP (~$500 млн) без доступа
Джеральд Коттен — умер, унеся с собой пароли к $190 млн в BTC и ETH
Брэдли Бирн — забыл пароль от 1 400 BTC (~$130 млн)
Марк Фрауэнфелдер — дочка сбросила кошелёк с 7 BTC, но ему повезло — удалось восстановить
Майкл Комардин — удалил 1 000 BTC при обновлении ОС
Алекс Миллер — не стал платить хакерам и потерял 500 BTC навсегда
Каждая история — напоминание: в крипте нет кнопки “забыли пароль”.
🟡 Подписывайся, чтобы не попасть в этот список
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Хранить BTC — это не просто «купил и забыл». Забыл seed-фразу — забыл и свои миллионы. Вот самые известные случаи, когда люди навсегда потеряли доступ к крипте:
Джеймс Хауэллс — выбросил диск с 8 000 BTC (~$750 млн)
Стефан Томас — забыл пароль от IronKey с 7 002 BTC (~$660 млн)
Сатоши Накамото — 1,1 млн BTC (~$100 млрд), не тронуты с 2010 года
Габриэль Абед — утерян ноутбук с 800 BTC (~$75 млн)
Мэтью Мелон — умер, оставив 1 млрд XRP (~$500 млн) без доступа
Джеральд Коттен — умер, унеся с собой пароли к $190 млн в BTC и ETH
Брэдли Бирн — забыл пароль от 1 400 BTC (~$130 млн)
Марк Фрауэнфелдер — дочка сбросила кошелёк с 7 BTC, но ему повезло — удалось восстановить
Майкл Комардин — удалил 1 000 BTC при обновлении ОС
Алекс Миллер — не стал платить хакерам и потерял 500 BTC навсегда
Каждая история — напоминание: в крипте нет кнопки “забыли пароль”.
🟡 Подписывайся, чтобы не попасть в этот список
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New Plan Revealed: Man Who Lost 7,500 BTC Now Wants to Buy the Landfill!
James Howells, the man from Newport, South Wales, who accidentally discarded a hard drive containing 7,500 Bitcoin in 2013—now worth $768 million—has a new plan to recover his lost fortune.
After failing to obtain a search warrant, Howells is now considering buying the landfill outright, where he believes the hard drive is buried. Despite losing a legal battle in a British court, he remains determined to retrieve the missing BTC.
He is also exploring options like obtaining an excavation permit from the Natural Resources Authority of Wales. If those efforts fail, he hinted at launching a utility token or NFT project to gain support from the crypto community.
According to Howells, the missing Bitcoin could exceed $1 billion in value by 2026. Meanwhile, Newport Council has applied for permission to convert part of the landfill into a solar farm, with plans to shut it down by 2025-2026.
Could this finally be his breakthrough? 🚀
#Bitcoin #LostBTC #CryptoRecovery #BTCNextATH
After failing to obtain a search warrant, Howells is now considering buying the landfill outright, where he believes the hard drive is buried. Despite losing a legal battle in a British court, he remains determined to retrieve the missing BTC.
He is also exploring options like obtaining an excavation permit from the Natural Resources Authority of Wales. If those efforts fail, he hinted at launching a utility token or NFT project to gain support from the crypto community.
According to Howells, the missing Bitcoin could exceed $1 billion in value by 2026. Meanwhile, Newport Council has applied for permission to convert part of the landfill into a solar farm, with plans to shut it down by 2025-2026.
Could this finally be his breakthrough? 🚀
#Bitcoin #LostBTC #CryptoRecovery #BTCNextATH
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🟡 Потеряно навсегда: 3,7 млн BTC больше никто не увидит
Знаешь, сколько биткоинов уже никто никогда не потратит? Примерно 3,7 млн BTC — это почти 18% от всей эмиссии. Всё навсегда ушло в блокчейн-бездну.
Почему так произошло:
— Утерянные ключи: забытые seed-фразы, сгоревшие жёсткие диски, утерянные пароли.
• Пример: у Стефана Томаса осталось 2 попытки, чтобы не потерять 7 002 BTC навсегда.
— Старые кошельки: ранние майнеры (2009–2011) не верили в биток — и просто забыли доступ.
— Ошибочные переводы: BTC, отправленные на «сжигательные» адреса, уже не вернуть.
• Пример: 1BitcoinEaterAddress... — туда ушли тысячи монет.
— Смерть владельца: без ключей и наследников — прощай, крипта.
Можно ли их вернуть?
— Нет. Никогда. Биткоин не про "забыл пароль — нажми восстановить". Утерян ключ — утеряно всё.
Интересный факт:
— Монеты Satoshi Nakamoto (около 1,1 млн BTC) лежат без движения с 2010 года. И да, они тоже считаются потерянными.
🟡 Подписывайся — рассказываем, как теряют миллионы, чтобы ты не потерял свой сид
#bitcoin #crypto #lostbtc #blockchainfacts #BTC $ETH $BNB $XRP
Знаешь, сколько биткоинов уже никто никогда не потратит? Примерно 3,7 млн BTC — это почти 18% от всей эмиссии. Всё навсегда ушло в блокчейн-бездну.
Почему так произошло:
— Утерянные ключи: забытые seed-фразы, сгоревшие жёсткие диски, утерянные пароли.
• Пример: у Стефана Томаса осталось 2 попытки, чтобы не потерять 7 002 BTC навсегда.
— Старые кошельки: ранние майнеры (2009–2011) не верили в биток — и просто забыли доступ.
— Ошибочные переводы: BTC, отправленные на «сжигательные» адреса, уже не вернуть.
• Пример: 1BitcoinEaterAddress... — туда ушли тысячи монет.
— Смерть владельца: без ключей и наследников — прощай, крипта.
Можно ли их вернуть?
— Нет. Никогда. Биткоин не про "забыл пароль — нажми восстановить". Утерян ключ — утеряно всё.
Интересный факт:
— Монеты Satoshi Nakamoto (около 1,1 млн BTC) лежат без движения с 2010 года. И да, они тоже считаются потерянными.
🟡 Подписывайся — рассказываем, как теряют миллионы, чтобы ты не потерял свой сид
#bitcoin #crypto #lostbtc #blockchainfacts #BTC $ETH $BNB $XRP
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The Programmer Who Forgot His Digital Wallet: James Howells and the Loss of 8,000 Bitcoins
Back in 2009, James Howells, a technical engineer from Newport, UK, stumbled into the early world of cryptocurrency. At the time, Bitcoin was virtually worthless and known only to a small group of tech enthusiasts. Using an old laptop, Howells mined around 8,000 Bitcoins—a stash that seemed unremarkable then.
The Defining Mistake: Throwing Away a Fortune
After mining, Howells stored the private keys to his Bitcoin wallet on an external hard drive. In 2013, during a routine office cleanup, he accidentally tossed the drive into the trash, mistaking it for useless hardware. By the time he realized the error, it was too late—the drive had been sent to a local landfill.
What once seemed like a minor mishap transformed into a devastating loss. As Bitcoin’s value surged in the years that followed, his forgotten wallet grew to be worth over $480 million at peak prices.
The Recovery Mission: High Stakes at the Landfill
Determined to recover his lost fortune, Howells has spent the past decade trying to get permission from the Newport City Council to excavate the landfill. He has proposed multi-million dollar recovery plans, partnered with AI and data recovery firms, and even attracted private funding to finance the effort. Despite repeated denials from local authorities, his pursuit continues.
The Lesson
James Howells’ story is now a global cautionary tale in the world of digital currency. It underscores a critical truth for crypto investors: losing access to your private keys means losing everything.
In the digital economy, security isn’t optional — it’s everything.
#CryptoHistory #Bitcoin #JamesHowells #DigitalWallet #LostBTC
Back in 2009, James Howells, a technical engineer from Newport, UK, stumbled into the early world of cryptocurrency. At the time, Bitcoin was virtually worthless and known only to a small group of tech enthusiasts. Using an old laptop, Howells mined around 8,000 Bitcoins—a stash that seemed unremarkable then.
The Defining Mistake: Throwing Away a Fortune
After mining, Howells stored the private keys to his Bitcoin wallet on an external hard drive. In 2013, during a routine office cleanup, he accidentally tossed the drive into the trash, mistaking it for useless hardware. By the time he realized the error, it was too late—the drive had been sent to a local landfill.
What once seemed like a minor mishap transformed into a devastating loss. As Bitcoin’s value surged in the years that followed, his forgotten wallet grew to be worth over $480 million at peak prices.
The Recovery Mission: High Stakes at the Landfill
Determined to recover his lost fortune, Howells has spent the past decade trying to get permission from the Newport City Council to excavate the landfill. He has proposed multi-million dollar recovery plans, partnered with AI and data recovery firms, and even attracted private funding to finance the effort. Despite repeated denials from local authorities, his pursuit continues.
The Lesson
James Howells’ story is now a global cautionary tale in the world of digital currency. It underscores a critical truth for crypto investors: losing access to your private keys means losing everything.
In the digital economy, security isn’t optional — it’s everything.
#CryptoHistory #Bitcoin #JamesHowells #DigitalWallet #LostBTC
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Man Who Lost 8,000 BTC Pushes to Purchase Landfill in Hopes
of Recovering His Fortune
$BTC
Imagine accidentally discarding 8,000 Bitcoin (BTC), a stash now worth over $779 million. This unimaginable scenario is the reality for James Howells, a Welsh engineer who made the costly mistake of tossing a hard drive containing his Bitcoin wallet back in 2013.
At the time, Bitcoin was a relatively unknown cryptocurrency worth just a few hundred dollars, so the loss seemed insignificant. But now, with Bitcoin’s surge in value, Howells is determined to reclaim his lost fortune. His latest effort involves buying the entire landfill where he believes his hard drive lies, before the site is permanently closed.
A Historic Mistake with Massive Consequences
Back in 2009, Howells mined 8,000 BTC during Bitcoin’s early days. Fast forward to 2013, and he inadvertently discarded the hard drive. Despite Bitcoin’s low value at the time, Howells now finds himself in a race against time. The Newport City Council has plans to close the landfill and convert it into a solar farm, making the excavation of his hard drive even more urgent.
Endless Struggles and Unwavering Determination
For nearly a decade, Howells has faced rejection after rejection from the city council, who argue that the search would be too costly and environmentally damaging. Nevertheless, Howells remains committed, proposing the use of AI technology, robots, and professional excavation services to minimize risk and ensure the safe retrieval of the device.
As Bitcoin’s value continues to rise, the stakes have never been higher for Howells. The question now remains: will the city grant him permission to search for his Bitcoin treasure, or will his $779 million fortune stay buried forever?
What do you think—should he be allowed to dig for his lost wealth, or is it time to let it go? Share your thoughts below!
#LostBTC #BitcoinRecovery #AIandStablecoins #Geopolitics #BTC
of Recovering His Fortune
$BTC
Imagine accidentally discarding 8,000 Bitcoin (BTC), a stash now worth over $779 million. This unimaginable scenario is the reality for James Howells, a Welsh engineer who made the costly mistake of tossing a hard drive containing his Bitcoin wallet back in 2013.
At the time, Bitcoin was a relatively unknown cryptocurrency worth just a few hundred dollars, so the loss seemed insignificant. But now, with Bitcoin’s surge in value, Howells is determined to reclaim his lost fortune. His latest effort involves buying the entire landfill where he believes his hard drive lies, before the site is permanently closed.
A Historic Mistake with Massive Consequences
Back in 2009, Howells mined 8,000 BTC during Bitcoin’s early days. Fast forward to 2013, and he inadvertently discarded the hard drive. Despite Bitcoin’s low value at the time, Howells now finds himself in a race against time. The Newport City Council has plans to close the landfill and convert it into a solar farm, making the excavation of his hard drive even more urgent.
Endless Struggles and Unwavering Determination
For nearly a decade, Howells has faced rejection after rejection from the city council, who argue that the search would be too costly and environmentally damaging. Nevertheless, Howells remains committed, proposing the use of AI technology, robots, and professional excavation services to minimize risk and ensure the safe retrieval of the device.
As Bitcoin’s value continues to rise, the stakes have never been higher for Howells. The question now remains: will the city grant him permission to search for his Bitcoin treasure, or will his $779 million fortune stay buried forever?
What do you think—should he be allowed to dig for his lost wealth, or is it time to let it go? Share your thoughts below!
#LostBTC #BitcoinRecovery #AIandStablecoins #Geopolitics #BTC
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