Problem Statement

The Cryptocurrency Loss Crisis

The cryptocurrency industry faces a fundamental problem: permanent asset loss due to human error. Unlike traditional banking systems with recovery mechanisms, blockchain technology's security comes at the cost of irreversible transactions and wallet access.

Key Facts:

  • Crypto wallet recovery services saw a 334 % surge in inquiries amid rising asset values — signaling massive access issues tied to lost credentials and forgotten passwords .

  • $1.7 billion in crypto lost through private key theft alone in 2024, according to cybersecurity firm Hacken.

  • Roughly 1 in 5 crypto wallets are abandoned or unrecoverable, especially due to lost credentials

  • Billions of dollars in digital assets have become inaccessible due to lost seed phrases, destroyed wallets, or device failure — a trend highlighted in multiple industry reports .

  • Recovery services have seen a 334% surge in “wallet recovery” inquiries after recent price increases — showing how many users lose access to funds

  • No recovery mechanism exists for forgotten private keys

Common Loss Scenarios

  1. Forgotten Passwords/Keys

    • Lost seed phrases or private keys

    • Forgotten password for encrypted wallets

    • Hardware wallet access codes

  2. Device Issues

    • Hardware wallet failure or damage

    • Phone/computer theft or destruction

    • Corrupted wallet files

  3. Human Incapacitation

    • Death or serious illness

    • Mental incapacity

    • Legal complications

  4. Technical Errors

    • Software bugs or corrupted data

    • Accidental deletion

    • Wrong network transactions

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