This is Stefan Thomas
Stefan Thomas is a German-born programmer based in San Francisco. He received 7,002 Bitcoin in 2011 as payment for creating an animated video titled.
😱 What Happened?
To protect his Bitcoin, Thomas stored them on an IronKey — one of the most secure encrypted USB devices available. The problem: he wrote his password on a piece of paper, which he later lost.
💀 The Terrifying Twist
The IronKey only allows 10 password attempts before permanently self-destructing its contents. Stefan has already used 8 attempts, leaving him with just 2 chances before his fortune is gone forever.
💰 How Much Is It Worth?
The locked wallet holds approximately $530 million worth of Bitcoin — with zero margin for error and two password attempts left.