加密貨幣鯨魚被鎖定在數位資產 $1.24B 之外

Arkham Intelligence 發布的數據顯示，幾家主要的加密貨幣鯨魚正面臨著無法存取其價值約 12.4 億美元的數位資產的問題。這些人包括 LHV 銀行創始人 Rain Lõhmus 和 Ripple 前首席技術長 Stefan Thomas，他們在各自的錢包中總共持有 12.4 億美元的無法訪問的加密貨幣。據估計，Lõhmus 由於私鑰遺失而失去了 7.93 億美元的存取權限，而 Thomas 由於忘記了硬碟密碼，仍然無法恢復 7,002 BTC。

Unforeseen Cryptocurrency Loss: Whales Locked Out of $1.24 Billion in Digital Assets

不可預見的加密貨幣損失：巨鯨被鎖定 12.4 億美元數位資產

New York, New York - April 17, 2024

紐約州紐約 - 2024 年 4 月 17 日

A study conducted by blockchain intelligence firm Arkham Intelligence has unveiled a startling revelation: several of the world's most prominent cryptocurrency whales, individuals holding substantial digital assets, have encountered significant challenges accessing their holdings, resulting in an estimated $1.24 billion worth of cryptocurrency remaining inaccessible.

區塊鏈情報公司Arkham Intelligence 進行的一項研究揭示了一個令人震驚的事實：世界上幾位最著名的加密貨幣鯨魚（持有大量數位資產的個人）在訪問其所持資產時遇到了重大挑戰，導致估計價值12.4 億美元的加密貨幣仍然無法存取。

Arkham Intelligence's analysis reveals that these whales hold a collective $3.5 billion in cryptocurrencies, with TRON founder Justin Sun leading the pack with $1.1 billion in assets. The list also includes prominent figures such as Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.

Arkham Intelligence 的分析顯示，這些鯨魚總共持有 35 億美元的加密貨幣，其中 TRON 創辦人 Justin Sun 擁有 11 億美元的資產。名單中還包括以太坊聯合創始人 Vitalik Buterin 等知名人物。

However, the study exposed a critical concern: the inaccessibility of funds held by Rain Lõhmus, founder of LHV Bank, and Stefan Thomas, former CTO of Ripple. Despite holding a combined $1.24 billion in cryptocurrency, their wallets remain locked, leaving them unable to access their substantial holdings.

然而，研究揭露了一個關鍵問題：LHV 銀行創辦人 Rain Lõhmus 和 Ripple 前技術長 Stefan Thomas 持有的資金無法使用。儘管他們持有總計 12.4 億美元的加密貨幣，但他們的錢包仍然處於鎖定狀態，導致他們無法提取大量資產。

Rain Lõhmus's Lost Crypto Fortune

Rain Lõhmus 失去的加密貨幣財富

Lõhmus's situation is particularly noteworthy. He is believed to have misplaced his private keys, rendering him unable to access his cryptocurrency stash of approximately $793 million. Reportedly, this inaccessible fortune includes 250,000 ETH, acquired during the initial coin offering (ICO) of Ethereum in 2014. Lõhmus has publicly expressed his willingness to engage with experts to recover his lost crypto wealth, offering a share of the funds as compensation for successful recovery efforts.

Lõhmus 的情況尤其值得注意。據信他丟失了私鑰，導致他無法訪問其價值約 7.93 億美元的加密貨幣。據報道，這筆難以獲得的財富包括250,000 ETH，是在2014 年以太坊首次代幣發行(ICO) 期間獲得的。作為成功的補償恢復努力。

Stefan Thomas's Encrypted Enigma

史蒂芬·托馬斯的加密之謎

Stefan Thomas, Ripple's former CTO, received a payment of 7,002 BTC in 2011 for creating educational content about Bitcoin. However, shortly after receiving this payment, Thomas lost access to the funds when he forgot the password to the IronKey hard drive containing the wallet's private keys.

Ripple 前首席技術長 Stefan Thomas 在 2011 年因創作有關比特幣的教育內容而獲得了 7,002 BTC 的報酬。然而，在收到這筆付款後不久，湯瑪斯忘記了包含錢包私鑰的 IronKey 硬碟的密碼，因此失去了對資金的存取權。

Despite numerous attempts to recover the funds, the case remains unresolved. Last year, cryptocurrency security firm Unciphered proposed breaking into the hard drive, an offer that Thomas declined. Instead, he sought assistance from a cybersecurity firm and an independent researcher, but the situation remains unchanged.

儘管多次嘗試追回資金，但案件仍未解決。去年，加密貨幣安全公司 Unciphered 提議侵入硬碟，但湯瑪斯拒絕了這項提議。相反，他向網路安全公司和獨立研究人員尋求幫助，但情況仍然沒有改變。

Implications for the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem

對加密貨幣生態系的影響

The inability of these whales to access their substantial holdings highlights a critical challenge facing the cryptocurrency industry: the secure storage and management of digital assets. While the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies offers advantages, it also presents significant risks if access to funds is compromised.

這些鯨魚無法取得大量資產，凸顯了加密貨幣產業面臨的關鍵挑戰：數位資產的安全儲存和管理。雖然加密貨幣的去中心化性質具有優勢，但如果資金獲取管道受到損害，它也會帶來重大風險。

The study conducted by Arkham Intelligence serves as a stark reminder of the importance of secure key management practices and the need for robust recovery mechanisms in the cryptocurrency space. As the industry continues to evolve, it is imperative for whales and retail investors alike to implement stringent measures to safeguard their digital assets. Failure to do so could result in substantial financial losses and irreversible consequences.

Arkham Intelligence 進行的這項研究清楚地提醒人們，安全金鑰管理實踐的重要性以及加密貨幣領域強大的恢復機制的必要性。隨著產業的不斷發展，鯨魚和散戶投資者都必須採取嚴格的措施來保護他們的數位資產。如果不這樣做，可能會導致重大的經濟損失和不可逆轉的後果。