Casascius Coins
Coverage of Casascius Coins in the Nexus archive.
- Someone Just Redeemed a 15-Year-Old Physical Bitcoin, Scoring $1.78 Million in BTC
A 15-year-old physical Bitcoin, specifically a Casascius coin, was recently redeemed, yielding $1.78 million in BTC due to its significant appreciation in value over time.
- The History and Future of Physical Bitcoin
The article explores the development of physical Bitcoin artifacts, highlighting Casascius Coins as the most iconic example. It discusses challenges in securely embedding private keys, the use of tamper-proof stickers, and the role of entrepreneurs and artists in bridging Bitcoin's digital nature with physical form. Regulatory issues led to the discontinuation of Casascius Coins in 2013.
- Found my old Bitcoin Address/Private Key with a balance
A user discovered an old Bitcoin address with a balance while reviewing archived files from their teenage years in NYC, when they traded using Casascius physical coins. They seek guidance on converting the Bitcoin to cash or reinvesting it through modern platforms like Coinbase or Robinhood.