James Howells believes his lost hard drive, which contains 8,000 Bitcoins, is in a landfill site.

Summary

James Howells lost 8,000 Bitcoins worth over £500 million when he accidentally threw away a hard drive containing his private key.

He has been trying to retrieve the hard drive from a Newport landfill for over a decade, but the council has refused to allow him access.

Howells is now suing the council for £495 million in damages.

  • GHiLA@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    10·
    6 days ago

    “alright, here’s a shovel, get to it.”

    James was then suddenly aware of how big a landfill really was.

    “No, you can’t use a bobcat.”