**๐ Is He the Biggest Unfortunate Loser in Crypto History? ๐**
1. **Stefan Thomas's Story:**
- Stefan Thomas, an early Bitcoin adopter, received 7002 Bitcoins (worth hundreds of millions today) in 2011 for creating an animated video about cryptocurrency.
- Over time, his Bitcoins were stored on an IronKey USB hard drive, but he forgot the password.
2. **Critical Situation:**
- The IronKey allows only 10 password guesses before permanently encrypting its contents.
- Stefan Thomas is now left with only 2 guesses.
**#LessonToBeLearned:**
**a. Double-Edged Sword:**
- We celebrate the decentralization and independence of crypto, which are its greatest attributes. However, they can also pose significant risks.
**b. Value of Passkey Protection:**
- It's crucial to understand the importance of protecting and preserving passwords to avoid devastating situations like Stefan Thomas's.
**Let's Learn from This:**
Protect your passwords to secure your assets!
**#CryptoSecurity #bitcoin #lessonlearned **
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