I think there is much more than 1M bitcoins lost.
and when you google for these lost bitcoins stories most are really dated numbers in terms of value.
You literally have to multiply the reported value 15 fold making it even more "head shaking worthy." (for want of a better term)
So for example
this familiar story I'm sure most of the legendaries/heroes in here have heard about the
7500 bitcoins lost valued at over a reported $5 million then that are now worth around $70 million.
And this is just one story of many.
It's mind blowing when you think about it.
No one takes into account the dust left behind everywhere.
I have one inaccessible wallet containing enough for a good
night out year's salary. The other one has only
dust enough for a really good night out. Still only makes me smile and shake my head at my own stupidity.
To be revisited after the next batch of zeroes are handed out.
Well that sucks my friend, really sorry to hear that.
Lost password? I only ask as that's what gets me paranoid now, due to an issue I recently had
when I set a password on a newly installed electrum wallet.
I SWEAR I had it right when trying to get back in...even written down... but nope. locked out. PHUUUUUK!!!
Should have tested BEFORE loading wallet with funds... duhhh! stupid phukkin me!!!
My recovery seed saved me...THAT was correct, phew!...thank phuk for that...Lesson learned.
Being in charge of one's own banking security has its merits to be sure.
Just be aware of the downfalls as they can be costly indeed...