The redemption of 100 BTC from the Casascius gold bar marks a notable event after 13 years. Initially bought for 500 USD, its value soared above 106,000 USD per BTC. The coins were strategically divided into 10 new addresses to enhance security.
However, the owner faced a setback as they lost access to forked coins worth over 50,000 USD after exposing their private key on a cryptocurrency forum. This incident underscores the risks associated with managing digital assets.
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