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Imagine the thrill of recovering access to a Bitcoin wallet after a decade—only to experience the devastating loss of funds within minutes. That’s exactly what happened to a crypto investor who finally remembered the password to their long-lost BTC wallet. Because they had held Bitcoin for so long, they also owned its forked versions, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and eCash (XEC). Excited to consolidate their assets, they transferred XEC from Electrum ABC to Binance, unaware that they were about to fall victim to a replay attack.

To their horror, just ten minutes after the XEC transaction was completed, they discovered that their BCH balance had been completely drained. How did this happen? When a blockchain undergoes a hard fork, both the original and forked chains retain identical transaction histories up to the point of separation. If proper replay protection isn’t in place, transactions made on one chain can be unintentionally duplicated on the other. In this case, the exact same transaction—including the amount, fee, and hash—was unknowingly broadcast on the BCH network, sending their BCH to an unintended recipient. Unfortunately, Binance’s support team confirmed that the recipient address was beyond their control, meaning the lost funds were irretrievable.

This painful experience serves as a crucial warning for all crypto investors: be vigilant when handling assets across forked blockchains. Always verify whether replay protection mechanisms are in place before initiating transactions. Failing to do so can lead to irreversible losses, as demonstrated by this unfortunate event. The crypto space offers great opportunities, but without the right precautions, even experienced holders can fall victim to unforeseen risks. Stay informed, stay secure, and never underestimate the dangers of replay attacks.

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