Part of the CustodyStress archive of observed Bitcoin custody incidents
CS-00751
A Bitcoin holder's home was broken into while they were on holiday in June 2020.
SurvivesCase description
A Bitcoin holder's home was broken into while they were on holiday in June 2020. Two computers and a hardware wallet were stolen. The hardware wallet's seed was stored in the house but in a separate location from the device. The seed survived but the device was gone. A replacement device was ordered but took three weeks to arrive.
Custody context
| Stress condition | Device loss |
| Custody system | Mobile or software wallet |
| Outcome | Survives |
| Documentation | Unknown |
| Year observed | 2020 |
| Country | Unknown |
Structural dependencies observed
Outcome interpretation
Access remained possible under the reported conditions.
Source
Publicly Reported
Evidence type
Forum post
Evidence link
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Framework references
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Professional Scope Boundary Matrix
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The Independent Assessment Layer in Bitcoin Custody
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