2025-12-03 11:36:41

Some pretty surreal details about a certain case have surfaced recently. When Qian Zhimin fled, he only had a computer with him, which contained his crypto wallet—the source of all those assets scattered across various chains.

The UK police really went all out, searching multiple times and eventually seizing a bunch of phones, computers, and USB drives. One of those USB drives is rumored to contain a key clue, but the exact contents haven’t been fully disclosed yet. Still, this case serves as a wake-up call for the crypto community: on-chain assets may seem anonymous, but once you become a target, your physical devices are your biggest vulnerability.

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shadowy_supercoder

· 14h ago

LOL, just sold himself out over a crappy computer, really thought he was anonymous on-chain... This guy's screw-up is epic, physical devices are the real weak point. What's actually on that USB drive? That's the key, the suspense is real. Another one who tried to run but didn't make a clean getaway, no wonder the UK police have been after him. That's why you can't really escape true privacy concerns—if you have a device, you're exposed. They searched everything inside and out, that's some efficiency... What's the point of on-chain asset anonymity if you still get caught in real life? Even hardware wallets are useless? This guy is really hopeless. This is why you have to go offline, right...

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 12-03 12:06

Haha, seriously, a crappy computer can drive someone crazy. So much for on-chain anonymity. What was this guy thinking? Running away but still carrying the tool he used for the crime—no wonder he got caught. What's so mysterious in that USB drive anyway? This suspense could be turned into a drama. Crypto folks, don't put too much faith in on-chain privacy. If the police really want to investigate, they'll just check your physical devices. Honestly, after this case, I bet a lot of people are rethinking what's stored on their own computers. Lesson one for running away: never trust any device—being a good person is the most important thing. That's why I always advise my friends to stay away from gray-area businesses. Every now and then someone gets busted—just not worth it.

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GateUser-75ee51e7

· 12-03 11:59

Ha, it’s really ironic. Thought anonymity on-chain was invincible, but in the end, a crappy computer gave everything away. This guy ran off and even carried his wallet with him. That’s some next-level confidence—unbelievable. Wonder what’s on the USB drive? The suspense is better than a drama. See? No matter how much you hide on-chain, you can’t escape real-world detective work and the police. The physical world is what really matters. This time, the crypto world should wise up—a reliable cold wallet is a must. Another “on-chain invisible man” dream shattered. Hilarious. Carrying your private key with you—now that’s an epic-level blunder. Kudos to the UK police for such thorough work. Looks like all those “perfect crime” plans in crypto circles need a serious rethink.

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StakeOrRegret

· 12-03 11:56

Ha, that's why I say you have to hide your cold wallet well. Even the most anonymous chain can't save your computer. Running away and still daring to bring your devices—how confident do you have to be? Hilarious. Physical world vulnerabilities are always the deadliest, and so many people in the crypto space still haven't figured this out. So, true privacy protection has to start with hardware; it's not just about wallet addresses. Most likely, that USB drive was holding private keys or transaction records. The UK police really went hard on this one. I used to think that being on-chain meant complete anonymity, but this case is a real slap in the face. It reminds me of how many big cases in recent years have failed just because devices weren't handled properly. No matter how much money you have, you have to stay alive to spend it. This guy is a textbook example of what not to do. Device security is more important than anything else. Without it, all other protective measures are just for show.

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MetamaskMechanic

· 12-03 11:54

That's it? Selling yourself out just for a crappy computer, and still talking about on-chain anonymity... what a joke. The physical world will always be the final judge.

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NFTragedy

· 12-03 11:54

If you don't even trust hardware wallets, this guy really dared to use a computer to run away? That's just ridiculous. Speaking of which, you really need to find a way to hide your private key well, otherwise even the most anonymous address is useless. What's hidden in the USB drive? These details are really insane... What's the point of on-chain anonymity? In the end, you still have to rely on physical isolation. This is why I never keep my keys in electronic devices, it's just too funny.

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