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The original owner gone, close relatives often have some inkling of account passwords.

They also know best how the original owner thought.

A lot of people have passed on, leaving crypto behind! A non-tech savvy sort, often has zero clue about brute-forcing, and may seek a "reputable" source of assistance.



I concede it is possible. I just don’t think it would be a sustainable business model. Maybe if you get one really big catch…


I do wonder about the overall sustainability...




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