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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

Primary and technical sources

Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto

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