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Dan Held: Coldcard private key exploit underlines pain of HODLing for crypto holders

Dan Held: Coldcard private key exploit underlines pain of HODLing for crypto holders
Coldcard exploit challenges crypto holders

Dan Held, bitcoin educator, addresses a difficult day in the crypto space due to a Coldcard private key exploit and expresses sympathy for those affected.

He emphasizes that long-term holding in cryptocurrency, or 'HODLing', can be painful, but surviving such setbacks contributes to a deeper understanding of perseverance in the industry.

Held has previously raised concerns about protocol changes, stating that BIP-110 could increase risks of centralized control within Bitcoin. Earlier this year, he reported on nine major institutions announcing a $15 million pledge to the Bitcoin Security Consortium. These actions show his ongoing focus on governance and security issues in the sector.

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