The story of an Ethereum investor has captured the attention of the crypto world: he turned $75,000 into $1.1 billion in a decade, but cannot access his fortune. The case, involving Rain Lõhmus, an Estonian banker, has become a reminder of the risks of a lack of digital security.
In 2015, Lõhmus participated in the initial coin offering (ICO) of Ethereum, acquiring 250,000 ETH. Ten years later, his investment reached an astronomical value. However, the loss of access to his wallet left him out of what could have been one of the largest personal gains in the crypto ecosystem.