How to Split Bitcoin Without Splitting the Private Key

Key takeaways

• A private key cannot be split in half. It must remain whole to access crypto. Splitting it manually risks permanent loss of funds.

• Cryptocurrency is marital property. Courts in many countries, including South Korea and the US, treat crypto like any other divisible asset in divorce.

• Crypto can be shared securely. Methods like Shamir’s Secret Sharing, multisignature wallets and custodial agreements allow safe, collaborative access and division.

• Digital wallets can be traced. Blockchain forensics make it possible to uncover hidden crypto…