Imagine losing 99,000 Bitcoins â not selling, not trading⊠just losing access. Thatâs exactly what happened to a teenage miner back in Bitcoinâs early days.
đ The Story:
In 2010, the teen mined thousands of BTC when it was worth just a few dollars.
Lost the wallet file after a computer crash.
Today, that stash would be worth over $11 billion at current prices.
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⥠Why It Still Matters:
Highlights the importance of wallet security & backups.
Many early Bitcoin losses have permanently reduced BTCâs circulating supply.
Each lost coin makes Bitcoin more scarce â and potentially more valuable.
đŹ Itâs a painful reminder: In crypto, losing your keys means losing your coins â forever.
