Have you heard the story of Campbell Simpson, an Australian tech journalist who unknowingly discarded a small fortune? In 2010, Campbell purchased 1,400 #Bitcoin for just $25 as part of a tech experiment. Back then, Bitcoin was more of a novelty than an investment, and he stored the private key on a text file on his old computer.
Years later, during a house cleanup, Campbell decided to toss the outdated PC, thinking it had no significant value. Little did he know that Bitcoin’s price would soar, making those 1,400 BTC worth over $40 million today$BTC !
In an interview, Campbell reflected on his mistake, saying, "It’s not the money that bothers me—it’s the stupidity of it. I had no idea it would ever become this big."
His story is a cautionary tale for anyone handling cryptocurrencies: always secure your private keys and think twice before discarding old devices.