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I just ran through a thought experiment--if Google (gmail) Apple (my phone) and Tmobile (the current owners of my number) all simultaneously nuked me, could I recover?

Luckily yes. Online access would be hindered, but nearly all my financial resources are handled through a local credit union.



Even better - having savings in a crypto hardware wallet :)


That seems like that would potentially stave off government locking off access, which is where I am most vulnerable.

I'm not in fear of the government seizing my assets, but I don't trust Google not to lock me out due to an algorithm run amok, or Tmobile giving my number away due to simple social engineering (that actually happened).

Apple I trust.




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