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Come to think of it, there's probably a lot of bitcoin that's been taken out of circulation because the owner passed away.

I'd say so since it's not the same as banks who can release your accounts to whoever is listed in your will. You literally can't access crypto accounts without passwords. That money is gone unless you've told someone a) about your accounts and b) what the passwords are.

very good article. We all should think of a backup plan in case something happens. I showed a family member where my backup key phrases are. But i love LastPass and may set up the second person thing like you suggested now. Thx

A very good suggestion. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Following

Thank you!

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well written, I've always been recommending lastpass to all my friends and family

Thank you!

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Thank you! And also for the resteem. 💚

Interesting also I wondered the same thing. Great post followed and uvpvoted!

Thank you so much.

Smart and pretty. Some ppl have it all

Thanks. But seriously. Sort out your passwords GA.

Good article! Thank you!

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huh. you raise a good pt. U think crypotcurrency will include:
"write will..or if have no activity then should be named/given access to"

Well then wouldn't you need to give someone access to your account via a third party? It seems like it would be easy for someone to abuse the system. The LastPass option seems much safer to me. You retain control of your accounts until you're dead and the waiting period expires.

maybe then those bitcoins that got stuck in circulation should be released back to public if had the "no activity of logged in"

I don't know how I feel about that. It reminds me too much of the Australian govt stealing people's dormant bank accounts, which I strongly disagree with. http://bit.ly/2rWcpuA

Very important issue. I learned alot because im the type that thinks people are "good people." Its not sooooo.

I don't necessarily think it's about who's good or bad. It's about protecting your wealth and not leaving it in limbo if something happens to you.

I'm too young to be thinking like this already

Maybe, but isn't it better to be safe than sorry?