Imagine accidentally throwing away a hard drive with millions of dollars worth of Bitcoin on it! That's what happened to James, a dad from the UK. He lost 8,000 Bitcoins, now worth about $620 million! He's been trying to get them back for years.
- James lost his Bitcoin when he threw away an old hard drive.
- The Bitcoin is now worth a HUGE amount of money!
- He tried to get permission to search the landfill, but a judge said no.
- Now, James wants to buy the landfill himself to look for the hard drive.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Bitcoins lost | 8,000 |
| Current value | About $620 million |
| Landfill closure | In about two years |
Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, like digital money. It's important to note this is a unique situation, and doesn't mean Bitcoins are regularly lost.
