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Coldcard seed vulnerability tied to $112 million in stolen Bitcoin

The Cryptonomist·August 23, 2026·1 min read
Coldcard seed vulnerability tied to $112 million in stolen Bitcoin

Coinkite, maker of the Coldcard hardware wallet, disclosed a seed vulnerability that allowed attackers to reconstruct private keys by tracking physical movements. The flaw is linked to $112 million in stolen Bitcoin. Coinkite pushed new firmware to close the vulnerability, urging customers to update. The incident highlights risks in hardware wallets despite their security promises.

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