If some people are unwilling to release their personal details and would rather sign a message with the associated btc address invalidating their claim, I think that those coins can be donated to the Bitcoin Foundation.
This is not an unreasonable request and I will speak with counsel to see if something like this can work.
Giga, is there any conclusion on this topic?
No. I have not inquired about it as it has been more important to get verified claims paid and to get ready for the arrival of the BFL equipment.
You came with the stupid idea of notarized affidavit which is more expensive to get for me than what I have in GIGA.
I did not come up with anything, I've been advised by competent representation that this is the proper way to handle the situation. As for the expense of the process, most of this stuff is free in the US. Also, over 50% of all claims have come from outside the US thus far so somehow people from Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany and elsewhere have been able to work through what is needed and have provided it.
I wrote an email to you and your lawyer explaining the situation and asking whether there is another option for small bond holders or whether you are going to pay the costs of changed agreement. Then after being multiple times reminded I received an email 1 month later only repeating the claim process. This is not the way you should treat us.
As I have said, things have not gone as well as I would have liked. Quentin has had numerous email issues and I apologize if you feel you have been treated unjustly. I am doing my best but unfortunately I yet to obtain a reality distortion field like Steve Jobs had.
So I'm starting to consider to donate my bonds or their value to Bitcoin Foundation if you offer this option.
This option is not on the table at this time as the claims process is nowhere near over. If we ever get to a place where most claims have been paid, we can revisit the issue.
Best,
James