How many Bitcoin are lost forever?
I'm quite curious about the mysterious world of cryptocurrencies, and I've always had a question that's been bugging me. With all the talk about Bitcoin and its value skyrocketing in recent years, I've often wondered: how many Bitcoins are lost forever? Are there any estimates or studies that have been conducted on this matter? I understand that cryptocurrencies are designed to be decentralized and anonymous, but surely there must be some way to track at least a ballpark figure of the coins that have been lost due to various reasons, such as forgotten passwords, lost wallets, or even hacked accounts. Could you please shed some light on this intriguing topic for me?