Part of the CustodyStress archive of observed Bitcoin custody incidents
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A Bitcoin holder's home was flooded during extreme weather events in August 2021.
SurvivesCase description
A Bitcoin holder's home was flooded during extreme weather events in August 2021. Their hardware wallet and seed phrase were both stored near the floor in a drawer and were submerged. The seed paper survived in a ziplock bag. The hardware wallet was destroyed. Funds were recovered using the seed.
Custody context
| Stress condition | Device loss |
| Custody system | Mobile or software wallet |
| Outcome | Survives |
| Documentation | Unknown |
| Year observed | 2021 |
| 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
Where Bitcoin Custody Intersects Legal and Fiduciary Authority
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Professional Scope Boundary Matrix
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The Independent Assessment Layer in Bitcoin Custody
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