Dive into the bewildering case of 80,000 Bitcoin, valued at $8.6 billion, moved on July 4, 2025, from wallets dormant for over 14 years. This unprecedented event, initially appearing as an impossible recovery, rapidly unveiled layers of meticulous planning, advanced technical mastery, and a sophisticated legal strategy. Uncover the hidden messages etched onto the blockchain, from legal notices invoking doctrines of abandonment to cryptic 'Lost Numbers' and provocative vanity addresses. Was this a mere awakening of ancient funds, or the first major cryptographic exploit in Bitcoin's history, disguised as an elaborate narrative performance? Explore the implications for digital property, cryptographic security, and the very foundations of the crypto ecosystem, as a mysterious entity sends coded signals to insiders and challenges the world's top crypto investigators

Original source material https://www.cyphertux.net/articles/en/research/bitcoin-80k-btc-mystere-opreturn

Bitcoiners from New Zealand and beyond share their experiences and insights in this lively meetup! Topics include:

🔥 Self-custody & security concerns for all experience levels

🔥 Real stories of Bitcoin scams & how to avoid them

🔥 Market talk – Bullish or bearish? What’s next for Bitcoin?

🔥 How politicians & institutions are approaching Bitcoin

🔥 Smart strategies for saving & investing in BTC

Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or a long-time stacker, this rip has something for you. Join the conversation!

In this episode, we do an AI DeepDive into the ongoing debate between Damien Grant and Bitcoin. Grant’s recent article claims Bitcoin is a failure, but we break down the facts and explore why that argument doesn’t hold up. From Bitcoin’s $19 trillion market cap to its role as the fifth-largest base money in the world, we challenge the myths and highlight the reasons why Bitcoin is stronger than ever. Whether you’re a skeptic or a die-hard Bitcoiner, this episode offers fresh insights and perspectives. Tune in and decide for yourself!

The article can be found here.

https://kiwibitcoinguide.org/articles-and-guides/bitcoin-has-failed-in-its-central-task-a-response/

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