Can divorce still seize Bitcoin? 1500 BTC gone in an instant, what happened?
Recently, a couple in Qianhai, Shenzhen, got divorced, causing quite a stir. The focus of the controversy was not the house, car, or savings, but rather — 1500 Bitcoins!
What's frightening is that the wife clearly had transaction records to prove the coins were hers, but the husband held the private key to the cold wallet. In the blink of an eye, the assets were transferred away by him with a single click, leaving nothing behind!
The court finally sent a clear signal:
In the on-chain world, whoever holds the private key owns the assets! **Paper evidence? Useless
This case reveals three harsh realities:
1. Regulatory intervention: Whoever controls the private key is the 'owner of the coin'
This Shenzhen ruling can almost serve as a barometer for the industry.
The court determined that the control of the cold wallet's private key decides the actual ownership of the assets.
2. The private key is life! Losing it is like having your house keys stolen.
Too many people do not understand the value of the private key, putting their coins on exchanges for convenience. Once the platform has issues, assets can vanish overnight.
3. Anonymity is a double-edged sword:
The husband used a blockchain explorer to track his wife's wallet address, easily pinpointing her asset movements and preemptively deploying a 'transfer plan'.
So what should we do? Remember these 'on-chain survival rules':
Don’t be afraid to take action, diversifying across multiple wallets is safer.
BTC fell below $60,000, and market panic is intensifying.
Do not keep all your assets in one wallet, especially not just on exchanges!
Do not use weak passwords! Backing up your private key is no joke.
Using your birthday or phone number as a password is the easiest way to get hacked. Once the private key is leaked, the coins are gone!
When making on-chain transactions, always keep good evidence!
This is the reality of the on-chain world: understanding the rules helps you avoid pitfalls and make more money. I am Xiao Peng, a senior analyst & veteran in the crypto circle. Follow me to gain insights into the truths behind the crypto world, and maintain your footing through bull and bear markets! ##币安钱包TGE