Unfortunately, I don't think there is a technical way to make such a product secure, without taking away its main feature (being pre-funded and spendable by anyone who owns it).
Even non-funded collectibles have the same issue that the private key is known to the creator.

I believe the only way to increase security / reduce required trust would be if there was a 'ceremony' (similar to zcash) where the keys are generated, embedded into the physical object and destroyed, right there on the spot.
If this was not live, but only e.g. through a video call, then they would also need to be posted to the post office in that same uninterrupted call, to prevent the designer to swap them out.

Now, another thing comes to mind: if creators of such products aren't very security-conscious and / or technical, there is the risk of them not following security best practices. Such as creating those keys on a hot Windows machine. While it is obvious that it wasn't the case here, it is possible for coin creators to be infected with malware and for someone else to steal collectors' coins years later.

Are there any suggested person(s) who should be trusted with the auction proceeds?

I would rather not hold them.

I'm open to hearing input on the matter.

One user brought up the discussion of how to distribute the funds to those affected. I'm not sure how this will work. But I'm sure the community can come up with a good way to do such a task.

Price - I might be willing to do a “5th”

Which sets are still for purchase?

Or get a money transmitter license - I am tempted but from what I have seen its brutal to do.

I got the last one for ya - will include it in one of the boxes coming your way

Hi smoothie.
I can’t find the bitcoin penny thread that has all the details at the moment, I’m not sure how rare this is?
Im sure some more knowledgeable members can help?.
TIA

Lot 1: 0.125

Lot 2 @ 0.0062BTC

Lot 3: 0.0102BTC

There is also a "Helpful Resources" part in my coldkey-scam summary: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3315347.msg61612749#msg61612749
Including links to wallet-apps that provide address observation.


I'd recommend switching to chainz. With walletexplorer, sometimes (rarely) it is unable to find the full address by firstbits - MJ recommended chainz to me and it works perfectly.
Also, a big plus: you can find firstbits for almost any shitaltcoin, too.

Mempool.space is new to me for firstbits but seems to be working great for Bitcoin.

Most public addresses can be found by the serial # on the master maker list in the collectibles section if it’s not on the item, COA, has a QR or provided by the seller. 

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2022902.0

You can also find your full address with first bits here… if it’s funded lol

http://walletexplorer.com/