Lost bitcoin
Bitcoin whose private keys are permanently lost may remain visible on-chain but become economically unspendable, reducing effective circulating supply.
Why it matters
Bitcoin whose private keys are permanently lost may remain visible on-chain but become economically unspendable, reducing effective circulating supply.
Key ideas
- Bitcoin whose private keys are permanently lost may remain visible on-chain but become economically unspendable, reducing effective circulating supply.
- This topic belongs to California Bitcoin’s custody knowledge layer.
- Use primary and technical sources where possible, and distinguish protocol facts from market narratives.
Primary and technical sources
Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto