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💔 The Sad Story of a Man Who Lost $742 Million in Bitcoin
James Howells, a British IT professional, made a fatal mistake in 2013 when he accidentally disposed of a hard drive that contained 7,500 BTC. At that time, the value of Bitcoin was only $100, but today that same amount translates to over $742 million. 😱
🔍 Fruitless Search
Despite his attempts to raise funds and present unusual proposals, such as using robotic dogs and artificial intelligence drones, his search has come to an end. Legal barriers and environmental concerns made it practically impossible to excavate the landfill. ❌
😢 Howells' Reflections
Howells has decided to accept reality and has made peace with his loss. “It’s heartbreaking…” he confessed.
💬 Reactions on Crypto Twitter
The cryptocurrency community has not held back in their comments:
- “The most expensive delete button in the world.”
- “Newport has a digital gold mine and doesn't care.”
📚 Lessons Learned
1. Always back up your wallet.
2. Don’t throw away random drives without thinking.
3. Don’t store large sums in crypto on a single device.$BTC