Tell your story
A first wallet, a custody mistake, mining, a payment, a loss or a difficult decision—lived experience helps others see consequences.
Contribute ↗Project Support Hall
People make the archive grow.
One story, a recovered source or a thoughtful correction can preserve something that might otherwise disappear. Your experience, attention to detail and willingness to share knowledge are what matter most here.
The archive is open to everyone. Reading and contributing do not require financial support.
Experience and knowledge
Ways to contribute
Bring a primary source
An old forum thread, document, photograph, archived page or first-hand record can become the beginning of a new article.
Contribute ↗Correct an inaccuracy
If a date, name, amount or phrase looks doubtful, send a link and explain exactly what should be checked.
Contribute ↗Prepare an article
You can propose a finished text or an early draft. We will refine its sources, structure and language without promotional claims.
Contribute ↗A personal initiative
Why this archive exists
One day I found damaged Bitcoin wallet files on an old computer. I do not know whether they can be recovered or whether they still provide access to any bitcoin. But the discovery raised another question: how many stories disappear with old computers and forgotten files?
My professional work involves finding and implementing technological solutions in industry. BTCSTORIES is my personal, independent initiative and hobby: an open archive for everyone. Here I want to preserve not only well-known events, but also people's experience—their first payments, good decisions, mistakes and losses.
Your story does not have to be famous to matter. If you have a memory, a source or a correction, let's start with an email. We will discuss and check the material first, then agree on publication and the byline.
Share your story ↗From the project's author · Financial support is not required to take part.Entirely optional
Another way to help
If the archive matters to you and you would like to help its development, the project's BTC address is available below. No suggested amount, subscription or obligation. Reading, sharing a link or suggesting a correction are also ways to take part.
BTC address and QR code · optional support
Support is intended for the domain, preserving materials, source verification and developing the open archive. A transfer is not a purchase, investment or publication fee; it provides no ownership, returns, privileged access or influence over editorial decisions.
Bitcoin on the main network (on-chain) only, not Lightning or tokens on other networks. Check the complete address and your wallet's fee before confirming.
View address transactions on the blockchain ↗The blockchain is public. We do not ask for your name or proof of a transfer; address transactions do not replace a report explaining expenses.
Transparency: contributions and expenses
This is the report format, with no entries yet. Verified totals and balance have not been published; an empty report does not mean a zero balance.
| Date | Entry | Amount, BTC | Purpose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries will be added after checking transactions and expense purposes. | ||||