cryptoinheritance

Daudziem kripto investoriem aparatūras maki ir drošības zelta standarts. Bet kas notiek, kad tā pati drošība gadiem ilgi izslēdz likumīgos mantiniekus? Šī bija ģimenes liktenis, kas uzskatīja, ka viņu Ledger Blue maka — ko Ledger ir pārtraucis — vairs nav. Līdz Praefortis iejaucās.
Maka iesaldēšana laikā
Atpakaļ 2016. gadā uz prognozējošu investoru Bitcoin tika glabāts Ledger Blue ierīcē. Gadu laikā Ledger pārtrauca atbalstu šai ierīcei, padarot oficiālu piekļuvi neiespējamu.
Problēma: Nav pieejama neviena programmatūra vai atjauninājumi Ledger Blue.

In crypto, we often repeat the phrase “not your keys, not your coins.” It’s a powerful reminder to take control of your assets. But as crypto analyst @Pix🔎 recently pointed out, there’s a quieter risk most people ignore:
👉 If only you have the keys and something happens to you, your crypto could be lost forever.
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A Real and Growing Problem
This isn’t just a theory. Blockchain data firms like @chainalysis and @Glassnode estimate that 2.3–4 million BTC (around 11–18% of all Bitcoin) are already permanently lost.
That’s hundreds of billions of dollars gone — often because:
Seed phrases were forgotten
Hardware wallets were damaged
Owners passed away without sharing access
Once keys are lost, there is no recovery.
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Real-World Wake-Up Call
One famous example is @quadrigax . In 2018, its CEO Gerald Cotten died unexpectedly, and access to wallets holding about $250 million was lost.
Although this was a custodial exchange (and later revealed fraud), it showed how single-person access can end in disaster.
With true self-custody, the risk can be even higher.
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Why Self-Custody Makes Inheritance Hard
Self-custody is great for control and security:
No exchange risk
No account freezes
No middlemen
But it also means:
No “forgot password” option
No automatic inheritance like banks
No keys = no coins
If you don’t plan ahead:
Your family may never know the crypto exists
Even if they do, they can’t access it
As crypto adoption grows, this could lock away trillions in value over time.
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Simple Ways to Protect Your Crypto Legacy
You don’t have to sacrifice security to plan ahead. Here are practical options:
1. Multi-Signature (Multisig) Wallets
Setups like 2-of-3 keys:
One key with youOne with a trusted family memberOne as a secure backup
This keeps control during your life and allows access if something happens.
2. Dead Man’s Switch
Systems that release access after long inactivity (for example, 6–12 months without check-ins).
3. Secure Sharing of Recovery Info
Split seed phrases (Shamir’s Secret Sharing)Encrypted instructions with a lawyerSafe deposit boxes
4. Collaborative Custody Services
Platforms like Unchained and Casa offer inheritance-friendly custody without full third-party control.
📌 Always combine technical tools with legal documents, like a will that clearly mentions digital assets.
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Final Thoughts
Self-custody is empowering — but it comes with responsibility.
As the warning goes:
“Only your keys, only your coins… until they become no one’s.”
If you hold meaningful crypto, now is the time to think about inheritance and succession planning. A little preparation today can protect your family tomorrow.
What’s your view on crypto inheritance planning?
Share your thoughts below 👇
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