.... past that serves as a lesson: Back in 2009 or 2010, when Bitcoin first emerged, my wife purchased 16 $BTC . At the time, the cost was around R$3.00 BRL per Bitcoin. However, being someone who never quite believed in investments, she didn’t give much thought to the purchase. She recorded the private keys somewhere, but unfortunately, the location of that note remains a mystery to this day.
Fast forward to 2024, and we were hit with the realization of Bitcoin's massive value today. We embarked on a search mission to find the keys but with no success. We tried to track down the potential exchange or brokerage through which she might have made the purchase, but no records tied to her CPF or name surfaced. It was a harsh reality to face, realizing that despite holding what could have been a small fortune, we were unable to reclaim it.
The takeaway from our experience? It’s crucial to stay vigilant and keep your private keys secured and accessible. If anyone out there knows of any methods to retrieve lost keys or accounts, we’d be eager to hear about it. For now, we can only laugh at our situation—rich in spirit but, unfortunately, not in our wallets. Stay wise and protect your investments!$VET $VANRY
