BitKey Inheritance Deep Dive
https://bitkey.build/bitkeys-inheritance-feature-a-technical-deep-dive/
The blog post outlines the BitKey inheritance process, which involves a specific setup—including the use of BitKey hardware—and a mandatory waiting period before the beneficiary can access the funds.
This arrangement is effective for beneficiaries who are familiar with Bitcoin. However, many Bitcoin enthusiasts may have heirs who lack the same enthusiasm for the cryptocurrency.
An estate lawyer noted that he has only encountered one instance where an heir successfully produced a key to a safe deposit box entrusted to them, implying that such heirs might struggle with the process.
For those Bitcoiners, a different inheritance setup might be more appropriate.
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️
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2025-05-03 14:41:40
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2025-05-03 14:41:40Event JSON
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