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Assisted MK3 recovery during the migration window

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https://x.com/gustavojfe/status/2084829859394490751

Captured screenshot of the post by @gustavojfe, posted 5 Aug 2026, 02:32 UTC
@gustavojfe posted captured full-size capture → original post →
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@gustavojfe
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social statement
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capture held

Gustavo of Aureo says he helped a friend move bitcoin from a COLDCARD MK3 to a new wallet, notes the friend did not use dice rolls or a passphrase, and states recovery is still possible. He says he has helped secure tens of BTC over the preceding days and remains available to assist others. Held as a first-hand assistance account from the migration window.

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