Eight dormant Satoshi-era Bitcoin wallets reactivated after 14 yrs

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A discussion thread on Hacker News revolves around the reactivation of eight dormant Bitcoin wallets from the early days of the cryptocurrency. Commenters debate whether these wallets truly belong to the "Satoshi era," noting Satoshi Nakamoto's reduced involvement by 2011. Concerns arise regarding the security of the wallet owners, given the potential for physical attacks. Speculation about the wallets' owners ranges from someone who found an old hard drive to Ross Ulbricht. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the logistics of converting such a large sum of Bitcoin (estimated at $8 billion) into fiat currency. Suggestions include gradually selling over time, using BTC as collateral for loans, or purchasing and reselling commodities. The potential impact of such a large sale on the Bitcoin market is also considered. One commenter suggests that a Bitcoin Sovereign Wealth Fund might provide a price floor. Other theories suggest it might be Craig Wright. The thread ends with a reminder that 10,000 BTC was once famously used to buy a pizza, but also clarifies that these wallets held 10,000 BTC each, indicating intentional long-term storage.
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