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AI Helps User Recover $400K Bitcoin After 11 Years Locked Out

AI Helps User Recover $400K Bitcoin After 11 Years Locked Out

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ThreatCluster •May 18, 2026 at 12:21 UTC
  • •User recovered 5 Bitcoin worth $400,000 after 11 years using Claude AI.
  • •The password was rediscovered after uploading old computer files to the AI.
  • •The incident has sparked discussions on AI's role in cryptocurrency recovery.

An anonymous user, known as @cprkrn, successfully recovered 5 Bitcoin worth approximately $400,000 after being locked out of his wallet for 11 years due to a forgotten password. The user, who purchased the Bitcoin for $250 each in 2015, credited Anthropic's Claude AI for the breakthrough. After numerous failed attempts and spending $250 on professional recovery services, he uploaded his old computer files to Claude. The AI processed the data and revealed the correct password, which was 'lol420fu*kthePOLICE!*:)'. This incident has sparked discussions about the capabilities of AI in cryptocurrency recovery. The wallet had been inactive since April 2015, and the recovery was publicly celebrated on social media, drawing attention from crypto influencers. The event highlights the importance of password management and the potential of AI tools in digital asset recovery.

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2015-04-01
User purchased 5 Bitcoin
The user bought 5 BTC for $250 each, totaling $1,250, and stored them in a wallet.
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2015-Unknown
User changed wallet password
While under the influence, the user changed the wallet password and forgot it, locking him out for 11 years.
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2023-08-01
User vented about locked wallet
The user expressed frustration on social media about being locked out of his wallet, which he considered his biggest regret.
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2026-05-14
User recovers wallet with Claude AI
After uploading old files to Claude AI, the user successfully decrypted the wallet password and regained access to his Bitcoin.
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2026-05-14
User celebrates recovery on social media
The user shared his success on social media, tagging Anthropic's CEO and drawing attention from crypto influencers.
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