Stefan Thomas
Stefan Thomas is a Swiss programmer who became widely known for his unfortunate predicament involving a substantial fortune in Bitcoin, valued at approximately 650 million euros. In 2011, he was paid with 7,000 BTC for creating an explanatory video about the cryptocurrency. However, Thomas lost access to this wealth after forgetting the password to his encrypted device, which only allows a limited number of attempts before permanently deleting its data. His story highlights the risks and challenges associated with cryptocurrency management and the importance of secure digital practices.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,918 | $450,000 | 188$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 625,978 | 713 | $73,000 | 83$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 19,636 | $700,000 | 395$ |
| Totals | 3 | 80,635,623 | 39,267 | $1,223,000 | 666$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Saudi Arabia:
Stefan Thomas was dismissed from his position due to poor results.
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Luxembourg:
Stefan Thomas received around 7,000 Bitcoins in 2011 but cannot access his Bitcoin wallet due to a forgotten password.
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Argentina:
Stefan Thomas is a Swiss programmer who is unable to access his fortune in Bitcoin due to forgetting his password.
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