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Magicaltux 2083966069124014412

magicaltux-2083966069124014412

https://x.com/MagicalTux/status/2083966069124014412

Captured screenshot of the post by @MagicalTux, posted 2 Aug 2026, 17:20 UTC
@MagicalTux posted captured full-size capture → original post →
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@MagicalTux
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commentary
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Mark Karpelès saying on 2 August that he has started new firmware for the COLDCARD hardware and needs a device to test it. Registered because the former Mt. Gox operator publicly proposing to write replacement firmware became a recurring reference point in the reaction, including erikcason-2085031817162436729. No captured source shows such firmware being released, and the statement of intent is his alone.

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