A recent study by onchain analytics platform Arkham has unveiled a ranking of the wealthiest individuals in the cryptocurrency space, highlighting the immense fortunes held by some, while also revealing the challenges of accessing these assets. Based on the data provided in the document, the findings underscore the enigmatic nature of wealth in the crypto ecosystem, where significant amounts can be rendered inaccessible due to lost keys and other mishaps.
Список самых богатых в криптоиндустрии
Topping the list is Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin, with an estimated fortune of around $115 billion. This staggering amount is derived from 22,000 BTC addresses, all mined between 2009 and 2010, placing Nakamoto among the top 20 richest individuals globally, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Второе место: Justin Sun
In second place is TRON founder Justin Sun, boasting approximately $19 billion in onchain assets. Sun's wealth is diversified across various cryptocurrencies, including stETH, TRX, BTC, and stablecoins, and he has recently been involved in the controversial World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project.
Третье место: Rain Lohmus
Estonian banker Rain Lohmus ranks third, with a fortune of about $886 million, although he faces a dramatic predicament after losing the keys to 250,000 ETH purchased during the Ethereum ICO. Following him is Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, whose onchain wealth is estimated at $867 million, primarily in ETH.
Пятое место: James Howells
The list also features James Howells, who ranks fifth with 8,000 BTC worth $838 million, which he lost access to after discarding a hard drive in 2013. Other notable mentions include:
- Stefan Thomas, who is unable to access 7,002 BTC due to a lost password
- Clifton Collins, who lost the keys to his 6,000 BTC fortune
Заключение
The ranking concludes with F2Pool founder Shixing Mao and POAP founder Patricio Worthalter, highlighting the ongoing theme of unreachable wealth in the crypto world.
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