Defunct & Bankrupt

Several large exchanges from the early years collapsed — but real money has been recovered through their creditor processes, and several are still paying out. This chapter will cover, exchange by exchange, where to file, what proof is required, and what realistic timelines and recovery percentages look like in 2026.

If you would like to be walked through the material in this chapter sooner, simply ask in the conversation where this manual is being prepared, and the chapter will be written next.