The $800 Million Password Mistake

German programmer Stefan Thomas owns 7,002 Bitcoin — but can’t access them. The reason? He lost the password.

– The coins are locked in an IronKey USB drive that only allows 10 password attempts.

– He’s already used 8.

– With just 2 tries left, one more wrong guess could mean the fortune is lost forever.

Stefan refuses to risk the remaining attempts without being absolutely sure.

This story highlights a hard truth about crypto:

In a decentralized system, there’s no "forgot password" option.

Even with help from top tech experts, the drive remains sealed.

His cautious approach might save him — or cost him everything.

A powerful reminder for anyone holding digital assets.

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Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only, not financial advice.