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Passphrase structure and sweep timing

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https://x.com/coletu/status/2087472903256203544

Captured screenshot of the post by @coletu, posted 12 Aug 2026, 09:34 UTC
@coletu posted captured full-size capture → original post →
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Cole states that the swept passphrases were BIP39 words, that one- and two-word passphrases were swept together, and that a three-word passphrase was swept about two hours later, with examples. Held as a reported technical detail about the passphrase attack. The examples and timing are the poster's own claims.

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