Awakened after 14 Years: Satoshi's Era Bitcoin Address Activated Due to $285 Billion Lawsuit
A Bitcoin address from the Satoshi era has been activated after 14 years of slumber—this address (1LwWt) received a legal notice from Salomon Brothers via the Bitcoin OP_RETURN field. This involves a lawsuit of up to $285 billion, requiring the address owner to prove ownership by November 5, 2025.
This event brings to the forefront the legal status of early Bitcoin mining addresses and the legacy issues from the Satoshi era. The OP_RETURN field is typically used for timestamps and authentication, and has been creatively utilized by the courts as a method for serving legal documents.
Why it matters: This is the first time an early Bitcoin address has received a legal summons on-chain via OP_RETURN, potentially setting a new precedent for legal service in crypto assets, with profound legal implications for holders of early Bitcoin addresses.
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