A British man spent 12 years searching for a lost hard drive that may have held thousands of #bitcoins .
The hard drive was accidentally thrown away during a cleaning in 2013.
He then sought permission to excavate the landfill, but the courts denied it each time due to environmental and public safety risks.
Experts say that the chances of recovering his bitcoins decrease with each passing year as the hard drive deteriorates and the contents break down.
The incident highlights the irreversible nature of digital assets and the importance of safe storage.
The story also shows why consumer education and caution are essential when using cryptocurrencies.
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