Cryptocurrency Q&A
How many BTC have been lost forever?
How many BTC have been lost forever?
henry_harrison_philosopher
Thu Dec 05 2024
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I'm curious about the total amount of Bitcoin that has been lost and is now inaccessible due to various reasons such as forgotten passwords, lost private keys, or hard drive failures.
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HanjiArtistry
Sat Dec 07 2024
A recent report published in 2023 by Unchained Capital has revealed startling figures regarding the loss of bitcoins.
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Giuseppe
Fri Dec 06 2024
According to the report, it is estimated that up to 3.8 million bitcoins have been lost. This is a significant portion of the total number of bitcoins in circulation.
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SolitudeSeeker
Fri Dec 06 2024
The current total number of bitcoins in existence is approximately 19.8 million. With a maximum supply of 21 million tokens, the loss of 3.8 million represents a considerable chunk of the available supply.
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Chiara
Fri Dec 06 2024
The report by Unchained Capital, a Bitcoin financial services company, highlights the importance of careful handling and storage of bitcoins to avoid such losses.
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EthereumElite
Fri Dec 06 2024
BTCC, a top cryptocurrency exchange, offers a range of services to help manage and protect digital assets. These services include spot trading, futures trading, and a secure wallet for storing bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies.
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