Hi guys, you are trying to find private keys here, but it is probably much more difficult than picking a password to a wallet. The main thing in this case is confidence that the wallet is genuine. I spent a lot of time to learn how to distinguish genuine wallets from fake ones and here's what I'll tell you guys, I checked more than 700 wallets and found only 17 genuine wallets among them, 3 of them have a balance of less than 1 BTC, the rest of the genuine wallets have a balance from 1 to 50 coins. If anyone is interested in knowing which genuine wallets I found, write your questions and I will answer them in private messages.

Hi guys, you are trying to find private keys here, but it is probably much more difficult than picking a password to a wallet. The main thing in this case is confidence that the wallet is genuine. I spent a lot of time to learn how to distinguish genuine wallets from fake ones and here's what I'll tell you guys, I checked more than 700 wallets and found only 17 genuine wallets among them, 3 of them have a balance of less than 1 BTC, the rest of the genuine wallets have a balance from 1 to 50 coins. If anyone is interested in knowing which genuine wallets I found, write your questions and I will answer them in private messages.

Hi guys, you are trying to find private keys here, but it is probably much more difficult than picking a password to a wallet. The main thing in this case is confidence that the wallet is genuine. I spent a lot of time to learn how to distinguish genuine wallets from fake ones and here's what I'll tell you guys, I checked more than 700 wallets and found only 17 genuine wallets among them, 3 of them have a balance of less than 1 BTC, the rest of the genuine wallets have a balance from 1 to 50 coins. If anyone is interested in knowing which genuine wallets I found, write your questions and I will answer them in private messages.

Hi guys, you are trying to find private keys here, but it is probably much more difficult than picking a password to a wallet. The main thing in this case is confidence that the wallet is genuine. I spent a lot of time to learn how to distinguish genuine wallets from fake ones and here's what I'll tell you guys, I checked more than 700 wallets and found only 17 genuine wallets among them, 3 of them have a balance of less than 1 BTC, the rest of the genuine wallets have a balance from 1 to 50 coins. If anyone is interested in knowing which genuine wallets I found, write your questions and I will answer them in private messages.

It sounds like you had a significant involvement in crypto back in 2017, and stepping away must have been a difficult decision given the circumstances. Revisiting your holdings and work now could indeed be worth exploring, especially since the cryptocurrency landscape has evolved dramatically since then.

From the screenshots you’ve shared, it seems you still have access to your wallet and possibly some funds or mining rewards. If that’s the case, the first thing you should do is:

Secure Your Wallet: Make sure your wallet is accessible and protected. If it's been untouched since 2017, verify you have the private keys, seed phrase, or any other credentials. If you're using an old version of wallet software, consider updating it, but only from the official sources.

Assess Viability: The viability of your holdings depends on the cryptocurrency you mined and whether it's still active and supported. For example:

If it’s Bitcoin (BTC), you could check your balance using a blockchain explorer with your wallet address. Bitcoin’s value has seen tremendous growth since 2017.
If it’s an altcoin, confirm whether the project is still active and the coin is being traded on exchanges. Some coins from 2017 have lost relevance or even disappeared.
Policy and Regulation: Given that internal policies in your country pushed you out of crypto, it’s crucial to understand how the regulatory environment has shifted since then. Are you now allowed to access, trade, or hold cryptocurrencies? Compliance will save you headaches in the long run.

Community Insights: If you’re unsure about the technicalities or the status of the coin/project, forums like this one or dedicated subreddits for your specific cryptocurrency can be invaluable resources. Provide as much detail as possible without exposing sensitive information.

Potential Gains: If your wallet still holds Bitcoin or a valuable altcoin, even a modest amount mined in 2017 could be worth a significant sum today. For example, Bitcoin in 2017 traded between $800 and $19,000.

Take this step by step, and if the funds are still there, this could indeed be a shot worth taking. It might even rekindle your interest in the crypto space. Best of luck, and if you need any guidance, feel free to ask here! The community is always willing to help.

Hi there,

You're right to be cautious. Cracking a Bitcoin wallet is extremely difficult due to the strong cryptography used to secure it. Bitcoin wallets are protected by private keys, which are designed to be nearly impossible to guess or brute force within a reasonable timeframe, even with powerful computers.

As for the wallet cracker software you're seeing, most of these tools are likely scams. If someone is selling software that claims to crack Bitcoin wallets, it's important to be skeptical. Genuine tools used by professionals for security purposes (like auditing wallets) are not marketed this way. If they are selling software to crack wallets, there’s a high chance it’s either ineffective, malicious, or a scam designed to steal your money.

To spot scammers in this space:

1- Unrealistic Claims: If it sounds too good to be true (like cracking a wallet in minutes), it likely is.

2- Lack of Transparency: Legitimate developers and services are transparent about their methods and risks. Scammers usually offer little or no information.

3- Too Cheap or Too Expensive: If the price seems unusually low for such a service or ridiculously high with no valid justification, it could be a scam.

4- Reputation: Always check the reputation of the service or individual. Are they verified in the community? Do they have positive reviews or discussions around their tool?

You'll need ASIC miners for Bitcoin mining, which can be pricey. Don't forget to factor in electricity costs to determine if mining will be profitable in your area.

But for a more affordable start, you might consider cloud mining services or using older, less expensive hardware, but be sure to check if the returns justify the cost.

If you find the private key for puzzle #67, act fast. Prepare and broadcast the spending transaction offline immediately—bots watching for public keys can snatch funds within seconds.