Mistakes & Lessons
Mistakes & Lessons
Costly errors, lost keys, and the hard-learned lessons of self-custody.
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Mistakes & Lessons
August 21, 2026•6 min read
The Boating Accident Meme: Why OpSec is No Joking Matter in Crypto
The 'tragic boating accident' is a popular crypto meme, but it highlights a very real challenge: the absolute necessity of proper operational security when holding your own keys.
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July 7, 2026•6 min read
The $100 Million Mistake: Why One Gamer Regrets Buying Digital Goods with Bitcoin
In 2011, a gamer spent 500 Bitcoin on virtual items in a video game. Today, he views it as the most expensive gaming habit in history.
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June 5, 2026•7 min read
The $250 Million Hard Drive in a Welsh Landfill
James Howells accidentally threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin in 2013. He has spent the last decade trying to dig it up.
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