Topic: Just One Loss After Another (Read 480 times)
This is why its a good idea to have your private keys hidden somewhere on a computer. Because what is you lose the paper wallet? house burns down? I think there is probably more people who lose thier BTC due to thier own over security vs people hacking you.
I feel very sorry for you, I understand how you feel, I also lost my dad. Not to Covid-19 though, his case was a stroke. I hope you find the strength to go through this situation, because it's always not easy and you losing your cryptocurrency in the fire is something else.
Paper wallets are really good, but ever since I started investing and making use of cryptocurrency I have never used paper wallets before, I have simply been making use of Blockchain wallet and Coinbase, and I simply have my passwords and two factor authentication activated. I know some people might say it's not safe, well I guess my case is something different.
Paper wallets are really good, but ever since I started investing and making use of cryptocurrency I have never used paper wallets before, I have simply been making use of Blockchain wallet and Coinbase, and I simply have my passwords and two factor authentication activated. I know some people might say it's not safe, well I guess my case is something different.
Tragedy of yours might push you to the edge but never try jumping off just because you feel there is nothing left. I know rays of sunshine you will feel again.
Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies are treasures. Try to store them seperately.
Your losses will turn out to be your greatest learning experience. I hope you can see the good in everything that was left.
Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies are treasures. Try to store them seperately.
Your losses will turn out to be your greatest learning experience. I hope you can see the good in everything that was left.
Sorry for your loss.
It's really a bad situation in any part of the world.
So, we are in a forum about bitcoin so we should also talk about it.
Is the paper wallet burnt with it?
I didn't see a part of the story where you said it was there with your husband's belongings.
Or did I miss that part?
Also, how did you end up here in this forum while you are still grieving for your late husband?
Do you need some kind of help?
It's really a bad situation in any part of the world.
So, we are in a forum about bitcoin so we should also talk about it.
Is the paper wallet burnt with it?
I didn't see a part of the story where you said it was there with your husband's belongings.
Or did I miss that part?
Also, how did you end up here in this forum while you are still grieving for your late husband?
Do you need some kind of help?
It's a huge loss. Covid 19 is killing people mentally also.
I agree with you. Your backup will be der safe do not worry
Stay safe and strong. Bitcoin keys u will get it back
I agree with you. Your backup will be der safe do not worry
Stay safe and strong. Bitcoin keys u will get it back
First of all, everything will get better, you just need to think of positive thoughts and those who are supporting you in your life. Always think of your family and people who loves you.
In mental health, as this quarantine and lockdown is still implemented, there are people who are experiencing mental health issues and suffering without people's help. Teenagers are the most vulnerable to this kind of situation, young people are more stressed and depressed because they can't go outside to see their friends or classmates. They can't have a bond with other people that's why they can't express their thoughts and emotion literally.
In terms of bitcoin, practice good decision making and cherish the time where you are happy with your life. Things are unpredictable, we don't know what will happen in the next few days, learn how to appreciate things until there are still time for you to value it. Learn how to manage your wallet properly to prevent another losses financially.
I can not say anything related to what you experienced, really sad news that I hear for now. I can't imagine the difficulties
and sadness that you experience. Losing 12 BTC and your husband together is really hard, hopefully you can be strong
face all of this. I'm sure you are a strong woman, and can get through this.
and sadness that you experience. Losing 12 BTC and your husband together is really hard, hopefully you can be strong
face all of this. I'm sure you are a strong woman, and can get through this.
I have read the whole story. And I am so sorry for your loss. This covid virus is really dangerous. Sad to say, if you don't have any back up store in your mobile phone or other paper wallets, then you can not actually get it back. I know it is hard to move on right now but you have to. You can actually earn or buy another bitcoin and store it again but you can not get back your husband's life.
Do not forget that there are still many people who loves and cares about you , friends and family. Please have a good health.
Do not forget that there are still many people who loves and cares about you , friends and family. Please have a good health.
One of the saddest news we heard so far in this community because of the covid-19 pandemic. Wish you that you can recover from this specially from emotional pain.
However, you said that you are very careful and have a back up at home (which got burned) and at your office (I'm assuming that it is still there). So I guess you can go back after everything has settled down and recover your BTC. Wish you all the best and stay strong!!!
However, you said that you are very careful and have a back up at home (which got burned) and at your office (I'm assuming that it is still there). So I guess you can go back after everything has settled down and recover your BTC. Wish you all the best and stay strong!!!
It's a huge loss. Covid 19 is killing people mentally also.
I agree with you. Your backup will be der safe do not worry
Stay safe and strong. Bitcoin keys u will get it back
I'm sorry to hear about that, and as well as your loss. It's really awful to lose a love one, especially that the reason is the virus spreading right now. Although I understand the action of the people around you because they are also afraid to get infected, I don't think it's appropriate for them to act like that in front of you, especially they are relatives of your husband. Sometimes people can be really insensitive with their actions.
About your BTC, please don't worry about it that much because it will add up to your frustration. It will just make you think about your husband and your BTC, and it won't be good for your mental health also. I'm also not good at giving advice like this, but you just need to be positive and don't stress yourself too much about your BTC. I'm also not in the position to say this, but you can still earn back your money, just prioritize your health.
About your BTC, please don't worry about it that much because it will add up to your frustration. It will just make you think about your husband and your BTC, and it won't be good for your mental health also. I'm also not good at giving advice like this, but you just need to be positive and don't stress yourself too much about your BTC. I'm also not in the position to say this, but you can still earn back your money, just prioritize your health.
Sorry for your loss, regarding Bitcoin private keys it would be a better idea to encrypt them with passphrase you only know and then upload it online (google drive/box/etc), you can also use USB device.
Hope you will come out of this stronger. God bless.
Hope you will come out of this stronger. God bless.
One of the saddest news we heard so far in this community because of the covid-19 pandemic. Wish you that you can recover from this specially from emotional pain.
However, you said that you are very careful and have a back up at home (which got burned) and at your office (I'm assuming that it is still there). So I guess you can go back after everything has settled down and recover your BTC. Wish you all the best and stay strong!!!
However, you said that you are very careful and have a back up at home (which got burned) and at your office (I'm assuming that it is still there). So I guess you can go back after everything has settled down and recover your BTC. Wish you all the best and stay strong!!!
Yes, very sad story and this is probably just one of many similar that happened during pandemic.
I really hope this will end fine at the end but such bad experience reminds us all how important is to keep safe but available to us all about our wallets that could help us restore and get back our coins. We could never be careful enough and we can't never know what everything might happen to us.
While paper wallets are fine, you have to consider the weak points of paper. It can burn, be eaten by rodents, torn by children or your pets, destroyed by prolonged exposure to moisture.
A paper wallet is never safe all by itself. It should be laminated and stored in a fireproof safe. If that's too much for you get a stainless steel plate and etch the key onto it to make it fire and water proof.
Sorry for your loss bit money can always be earned back. I'd prefer to lose all my coins than my family. I wish you were able to make that choice.
A paper wallet is never safe all by itself. It should be laminated and stored in a fireproof safe. If that's too much for you get a stainless steel plate and etch the key onto it to make it fire and water proof.
Sorry for your loss bit money can always be earned back. I'd prefer to lose all my coins than my family. I wish you were able to make that choice.
Firstly, I felt sad with what happened to you and I'm so sorry for your lost. I said you also kept the wallet private info at home and in office. What about the office copy?
Honestly, 12BTC is not small in the future when all 21Million bitcoin is mined and i hope you'll get a safe deposit box next time to keep the copy of your wallet private info next time.
Honestly, 12BTC is not small in the future when all 21Million bitcoin is mined and i hope you'll get a safe deposit box next time to keep the copy of your wallet private info next time.
Some advice : do not tell anybody that you even own Bitcoin, never ever tell anybody how much Bitcoin you have and do not tell anybody how you keep private keys from being lost, stolen, destroyed ... Be your own Satoshi.
You're right but i dont think you read what the OP said becaus she never told anyone about the bitcoin except her late husband and the box that got burnt down contain the BTC wallet private information.I am careful at this too because I have experienced it myself because I found out that my brother in law started to have interest in BTC when I first told him I got some funds from cryptocurrency. Its not safe anymore when some like him are also interested in crypto and while he knows I kept some BTC I have to protect my hard drive. Bad thing about money is that even your closest relative can turn stupid and probably rob you in the name of money.
Firstly, I felt sad with what happened to you and I'm so sorry for your lost. I said you also kept the wallet private info at home and in office. What about the office copy?
Honestly, 12BTC is not small in the future when all 21Million bitcoin is mined and i hope you'll get a safe deposit box next time to keep the copy of your wallet private info next time.
Honestly, 12BTC is not small in the future when all 21Million bitcoin is mined and i hope you'll get a safe deposit box next time to keep the copy of your wallet private info next time.
Some advice : do not tell anybody that you even own Bitcoin, never ever tell anybody how much Bitcoin you have and do not tell anybody how you keep private keys from being lost, stolen, destroyed ... Be your own Satoshi.
You're right but i dont think you read what the OP said becaus she never told anyone about the bitcoin except her late husband and the box that got burnt down contain the BTC wallet private information.
Some advice : do not tell anybody that you even own Bitcoin, never ever tell anybody how much Bitcoin you have and do not tell anybody how you keep private keys from being lost, stolen, destroyed ... Be your own Satoshi.
this type of situation has been discussed many times and has always been the "weakness" of cryptocurrencies. I wonder what the best path people should take:
1 - tell the whole family that the person has bitcoin and show where the passwords and private keys are? But that would put a person at risk of being stolen by their own relatives
2 - Tell only your lawyer, but also the person will be at risk of being stolen
3 - Do not tell anyone and the bitcoins will be lost forever in case the person dies.
Is there a reliable solution?
1 - tell the whole family that the person has bitcoin and show where the passwords and private keys are? But that would put a person at risk of being stolen by their own relatives
2 - Tell only your lawyer, but also the person will be at risk of being stolen
3 - Do not tell anyone and the bitcoins will be lost forever in case the person dies.
Is there a reliable solution?
I am sorry for your loss.
this pandemic shows the true colour of the people around you and it also shows the people who cares about you and those who don't. in this tragedy that you experienced I hope you will soon find your happiness again.
this pandemic shows the true colour of the people around you and it also shows the people who cares about you and those who don't. in this tragedy that you experienced I hope you will soon find your happiness again.
I also wish I had thought to take at least 1 copy of my paper wallets private keys. I guess one day maybe I will see the funny side of the boxes incident, but for now everything is still too raw. I think the point I am trying to make is, in this time of COVID-19 when sickness and death is all around you it is so easy to make a simple costly mistake.
it is a lesson learned. but just like the phrase "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" this tragedy will only fill your life with experience(may it be bad or good) and this experience will only make you wiser to make your life more meaningful.
First, I'm very sorry for your loss, my dear. And more so sad about the behaviour of your hubby's relatives.
Stay strong and just put your bitcoin issue aside for the time being. I know the value of 12 BTC so please try hard not to think too much about it for the time being and shift your focus elsewhere.
Stay strong and just put your bitcoin issue aside for the time being. I know the value of 12 BTC so please try hard not to think too much about it for the time being and shift your focus elsewhere.
Condolence 
. I feel sorry for your loss. I know you are frustrated right now so please just forget about those private keys as it may stress you further. It's just money, it can be earned again.
Hmm I am not on the right position to say this but you should be strong. Do not let your sadness eat every part of you. It's okay to mourn but your kids needed you right now (if you have). I know it's hard but you must keep on moving for them.
? You said that they are already equipped with PPEs and yet they feel disgusting. They are total cowards
. I feel sorry for your loss. I know you are frustrated right now so please just forget about those private keys as it may stress you further. It's just money, it can be earned again. Hmm I am not on the right position to say this but you should be strong. Do not let your sadness eat every part of you. It's okay to mourn but your kids needed you right now (if you have). I know it's hard but you must keep on moving for them.
who they later found out to be my Husbands male relative`s, all the men were wearing mask gloves etc, but apparently none of the men actually wanted to lift or touch the boxes, the men immediately started to argue over who should carry the boxes and who`s car they should be put in. The arguing escalated to fighting.
Shame on them! Why they are acting like your husband is not their relative at all ? You said that they are already equipped with PPEs and yet they feel disgusting. They are total cowards 
First of all, I'm really sorry to read about your sad story and I'm praying for your good health, both physical and mental strength. Before telling something about the Bitcoin issue, I would like to mention one thing that made me think is the behaviour of guys who arrived to help you and caused more problems than existing ones.
Same from here, i wish you all the best now. Its often like this, people who want to help are not qualified or just not knowledgeable enough to actually help.
They could have good intentions but results are tragic.
This is a life lesson and lesson to anyone else storing their BTC.
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