Ethereum Presale Wallet Recovery for 2014 Presale Files
Ethereum presale wallet recovery is about one thing: the password for the JSON file you received when you bought ether in the 2014 presale. If you still have that file, often named ethereum_wallet_backup.json, your ether is still waiting at its address. The file is safe to keep. The password is what we help you find.
- 2014 presale JSON
- Keystore files
- No recovery, no fee
3 Proven Ethereum Presale Wallet Recovery Paths
Find the right file
Search old email from July to September 2014 and your downloads folder for a .json file with encseed and ethaddr inside.
Test your best guesses offline
Write down the passwords you used in 2014. Never upload the file to a website that offers to test it for you.
Run a structured search
We build variations from your clues and test them offline. Presale files are relatively quick to test, which helps a lot.
About the 2014 Presale File
During the Ethereum presale, buyers sent bitcoin and received a downloadable wallet file protected by a password they chose on the spot. Many people made that password quickly and never used it again, which is why so many presale wallets are still locked today.
The Ethereum.org history page gives background on the presale and early network launch.
What Helps Ethereum Presale Wallet Recovery
- The original JSON file, unedited
- The purchase confirmation email
- Passwords you used for email or forums in 2014
- Any notes from the time, even partial
Newer keystore files (UTC JSON) work the same way. See also MetaMask recovery.
Ethereum Presale Wallet Recovery FAQ
Is my presale ether still there?
Yes, unless it was moved. You can check the address listed inside your file on any public block explorer.
Do I need the bitcoin I paid with?
No. Only the presale file and its password matter.
Is it safe to send you the file?
It cannot be opened without the password, and we work under NDA. Read our security promises.
Holding a Locked Presale File?
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