Mark Frauenfelder
‘I Forgot My PIN’
An Epic Tale of Losing $30,000 in Bitcoin
Wired, 2017
What's inside?
The security surrounding bitcoin is proving to be unforgiving – and in certain circumstances not quite as tight as many believe.
Recommendation
Bitcoin has been making huge inroads into established financial systems and providing a form of electronic currency that many believe to be unhackable. However, as former Wired editor Mark Frauenfelder relates in this harrowing personal tale, security measures surrounding bitcoin are both imperfect and unforgiving for the average user. This cautionary tale is a must-read if you’ve ever considered jumping into the bitcoin pool. getAbstract recommends this engaging and eye-opening piece to anyone interested in bitcoins or concerned about data security in general.
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About the Author
Mark Frauenfelder is the director of research for the Institute of the Future’s Blockchain Futures Lab and a former editor at Wired.
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