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How much BTC is gone forever?
How much BTC is gone forever?
KatanaSwordsmanship
Sat Nov 30 2024
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I'm wondering about the amount of Bitcoin that has been lost and is now unrecoverable, either due to lost private keys, forgotten passwords, or any other reason that makes it inaccessible forever.
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isabella_taylor_activist
Mon Dec 02 2024
With a total of approximately 19.8 million bitcoins in existence today, the number of lost coins amounts to nearly 20% of the entire supply.
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SumoMight
Mon Dec 02 2024
This highlights the importance of careful handling and storage of bitcoin, as once lost, they are irretrievable.
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Chiara
Mon Dec 02 2024
The maximum supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million, meaning that as more coins are mined, the number of available coins decreases.
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Carolina
Mon Dec 02 2024
A recent report by Unchained Capital, a prominent Bitcoin financial services firm, has revealed startling figures regarding lost bitcoins.
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CryptoElite
Mon Dec 02 2024
With a substantial portion already lost, the remaining supply becomes even more valuable and scarce.
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