What happens if you photocopy a Bitcoin wallet?

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• Lodberg CraigApr 18, 2025 · 7 months ago
  If you photocopy a Bitcoin wallet, the consequences can be quite serious. While the copied wallet will contain the same Bitcoin address and balance as the original, it will not have access to the funds. This is because the private key, which is required to sign transactions and access the funds, is not copied during the photocopying process. Without the private key, it is impossible to spend or transfer the Bitcoin in the wallet. So, while the copied wallet may look identical to the original, it is essentially useless in terms of accessing the funds.
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• evanryuuDec 17, 2024 · a year ago
  Photocopying a Bitcoin wallet won't create a duplicate that can be used to access the funds. The private key, which is necessary to authorize transactions, is not copied during the process. Without the private key, it's impossible to spend or transfer the Bitcoin. So, even if you have a photocopy of a Bitcoin wallet, it won't give you any control over the funds.
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• Huxley NyaogaDec 03, 2022 · 3 years ago
  When you photocopy a Bitcoin wallet, you're essentially creating a duplicate of the public address and balance. However, the private key, which is needed to access the funds, is not copied. Without the private key, you cannot sign transactions and spend the Bitcoin. So, while the copied wallet may have the same address and balance, it is essentially useless in terms of accessing and using the funds.
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