When wealth meets vulnerability: Why crypto holders need to get serious about physical security

It's been a rough stretch for the community. Violent robberies targeting cryptocurrency holders—what insiders call 'wrench attacks'—have hit record levels this year. And it's not slowing down.

The pattern is stark: criminals aren't just trying to hack wallets or crack seeds phrases anymore. They're going after people directly, using force to extract private keys, drain accounts, and disappear into the night. It's brutal, it's effective, and it's becoming disturbingly common.

For anyone sitting on significant crypto holdings, here's the uncomfortable truth: your digital security means nothing if someone can put a gun to your head. This is where physical security steps in—the unglamorous, often overlooked side of asset protection.

So what can you actually do? Diversify your storage methods. Don't keep everything in one place or one format. Use hardware wallets, cold storage, multi-signature setups. Keep a low profile about what you own. Vary your routines. Be mindful of who knows what about your wealth. Some holders are even exploring biometric security, decoy wallets, or splitting assets across multiple locations.

The crypto space has always been about financial sovereignty. But sovereignty means nothing if you're living in fear. As attacks continue to rise, building a solid physical security strategy isn't paranoia—it's just basic common sense.