Hamish & Andy 2025 Ep 314 - 10 Years, One Password
Oct 22, 2025
Jack finally reveals the recovery of his lost Bitcoin, a saga filled with failed attempts and some questionable help. The hosts explore clever listener-submitted 'power moves' for everyday situations. Andy dives into the potential upgrades of AirPods Pro 3 and even imagines a version that can translate dog barks. Meanwhile, Hamish unveils a quirky 'banana portal' in a small town that supplies unique banana chocolates, creating a sweet discovery.
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The Bitcoin Lost-And-Found Saga
- Jack lost access to Andy's Bitcoin and admitted he couldn't transfer it back, triggering a long-running 'Big Ask' penalty if unrecovered.
- The story began nearly 10 years earlier when two Bitcoin were lost to password mistakes and mismanagement.
Helpers, Hackers, And The Scrambled Seed
- Jack tried multiple third-party helpers including 'Brad' and a hacker 'Joe' who failed or vanished while attempting to recover the wallet.
- The eventual recovery came when Anthony at Find Your Crypto found the right 24-word seed order, revealing Jack had scrambled one word himself.
Verify Recovery Help Beforehand
- Do not rely on unverified third parties to run password-recovery programs without accountability or verification.
- Verify credentials and maintain backups before handing over sensitive wallet information or credentials.
