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Crypto inheritance

DEFINITION

Crypto Inheritance is the process of passing on cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin or Ethereum) and NFTs to beneficiaries. Unlike bank accounts, there is no central authority to reset a password or grant access upon presenting a death certificate.

Why it matters

If the Private Keys or Seed Phrases are not securely passed on, the assets are mathematically inaccessible and lost forever. ➜ Inheriting Cryptocurrencies

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