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Cryptocurrency wallet recovery New Zealand - Bitcoin and crypto recovery specialists

Wallet recovery

Crypto Wallet Recovery NZ

New Zealand's most experienced cryptocurrency recovery specialists.

If your assets can be recovered, we will find a way. We take a systematic, scientific approach to recovery - methodical, offline, discreet, and technically exhaustive, built on deep hands-on experience across every major wallet format and scenario. For high-value cases, we travel to you anywhere in New Zealand, conducting recovery work on-site with strict air-gapped security. No recovery fee unless we succeed.

10%recovery fee
Only charged on successful recovery

Meet the team

Our consultants

A team built on years of real experience across NZ's most complex crypto matters.

Nic Turnbull, Lead Forensic Consultant - Crypto Consulting NZ

Nic Turnbull

Lead Forensic Consultant

Forensics, legal support & wallet recovery

Harry Satoshi, Managing Director - Crypto Consulting NZ

Harry Satoshi

Managing Director

Personal consulting, wallets & security

We travel to you - anywhere in New Zealand, at our own cost. All recovery work is conducted in person, fully offline, using air-gapped equipment and strict security protocols. We apply deep technical expertise to recover your assets safely, then help you move forward - whether that's setting up a Trezor hardware wallet or converting to NZD. No fee unless we succeed, and every successful recovery includes complimentary follow-up consulting.

Your privacy is absolute and contractually guaranteed. We never disclose that an engagement took place, share case details, or discuss outcomes with anyone outside our team - under any circumstances. A full NDA is available and signed before any work begins.

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about your situation - what wallet, what you remember, and what you've already tried. We'll respond within 24 hours.

  2. Step 2

    Free assessment call

    We call you. Confidential, no obligation. We assess your scenario honestly, give you a clear probability estimate, and explain our approach. If we can't help, we'll tell you.

  3. Step 3

    We agree terms

    If we're confident we can help, we put a simple agreement in place. No recovery fee unless we succeed - transparent and straightforward.

  4. Step 4

    Recovery

    We get to work - methodical, offline, and fully documented. For high-value cases, we travel to you anywhere in New Zealand and conduct the work on-site with air-gapped equipment.

  5. Step 5

    Handover

    Access restored. Assets transferred to a wallet of your choice. Done.

Services

What we cover

Every lost wallet is different. We apply proven, offline recovery techniques across seed phrases, encrypted files, hardware devices, and complex multisig setups - with clear communication and strict security at every step.

  • Advanced mnemonic reconstruction

    BIP-39 phrase recovery including missing, transposed, corrupted, and incorrectly recorded words across all wordlists.

    • Single and multiple missing word recovery across all BIP-39 wordlist languages
    • Transposed, misspelled, and handwriting-error reconstruction
    • Partial phrase recovery from as few as 12 of 24 words
    • Custom dictionary and pattern analysis for non-standard phrases
    • Verification against known wallet addresses before any funds are moved
  • Cryptographic brute-force analysis

    Systematic password and passphrase recovery using targeted pattern analysis and custom rulesets.

    • Rule-based pattern analysis using known password habits and variations
    • Dictionary attacks with custom wordlists built around your known patterns
    • Hybrid attacks combining character substitution, appended numbers, and symbols
    • GPU-accelerated processing for encrypted wallet files and archives
    • Transparent reporting on attempts made and recovery probability
  • HD wallet & derivation path recovery

    Recovering funds from non-standard BIP-32/44/49/84 derivation paths and legacy account structures.

    • Scanning all common derivation paths including BIP-32, BIP-44, BIP-49, and BIP-84
    • Recovery of funds sent to wrong network or address type
    • Legacy account structure recovery from early Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets
    • Multi-account and multi-index path scanning
    • EVM-compatible chain recovery including Ethereum, Polygon, and BNB Chain
  • Hardware wallet forensics

    Ledger, Trezor, Coldcard, and KeepKey device recovery including PIN bypass, firmware issues, and physical damage.

    • PIN attempt recovery within device limits
    • Firmware corruption diagnosis and recovery
    • Physically damaged device assessment and data extraction
    • Factory reset recovery where seed was never properly backed up
    • Device cloning and safe transfer to replacement hardware
  • Legacy wallet.dat extraction

    Bitcoin Core, Armory, Electrum, and early-format encrypted wallet file recovery.

    • Encrypted wallet.dat file recovery from Bitcoin Core and derivatives
    • Armory and Multibit wallet extraction
    • Electrum wallet file recovery including 2FA-protected wallets
    • Old format wallet recovery from pre-2013 Bitcoin clients
    • Corrupted file repair and partial data extraction
  • Passphrase & 25th word recovery

    Reconstructing BIP-39 extension passphrases from partial or corrupted information.

    • Recovery from partial passphrase memory or notes
    • Pattern and variation analysis based on known password habits
    • Testing against known wallet balances to confirm recovery
    • Support for all major hardware wallet passphrase implementations
    • Completely offline process - passphrase never leaves your environment
  • Multi-signature wallet recovery

    Restoring access to complex 2-of-3 and custom multisig configurations.

    • 2-of-3, 3-of-5, and custom threshold multisig recovery
    • Recovery where one or more co-signers are unavailable or deceased
    • Legacy P2SH and native SegWit multisig wallet reconstruction
    • Corporate and estate multisig recovery with full documentation
    • Coordination with legal teams where ownership is disputed
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  • Security-first handling

    All recovery work conducted under strict protocols. Your keys and phrases are never stored, transmitted, or retained.

    • All sensitive work conducted offline on air-gapped devices
    • No cloud storage, no remote access, no third-party tools
    • In-person recovery available for high-value cases anywhere in New Zealand
    • Full chain of custody documentation available for legal matters
    • Keys and seed phrases destroyed or returned immediately after recovery

Track record

Recent Wallet Recovery Highlights

Real cases we've handled, each one different, each one resolved.

Recent recoveries

1 BTC Recovered

October 2025

Legacy Wallet Partial Compromise Recovery

A 2015-era Bitcoin wallet had been partially compromised, with 0.4 BTC exfiltrated years prior. We traced the on-chain history, confirmed 1 BTC remaining, rebuilt the legacy wallet structure, and migrated the funds to a modern secure wallet.

$30K TRX Recovered

September 2025

Inaccessible TRX from Legacy TronWatch Wallet

A non-standard 128-character private key left $30,000 in TRX completely inaccessible to modern wallets. We converted it to a standard importable format using cryptographic key reduction, restoring full access to the funds.

$400K Recovered

August 2025

Lost Bitcoin: 10 Years Inaccessible

Access to a Bitcoin wallet had been lost for over a decade, with several technical obstacles to overcome.

Nic did a fantastic job stepping us through the process, flying to help us in person. His calm, knowledgeable approach settled our nerves and we are very grateful to have regained full access to our assets.

Client

$800K Recovered

April 2025

Compromised Hardware Wallet - Family Savings Saved

A hardware wallet holding a family's life savings was actively compromised mid-transaction. We identified the attack vector, secured the remaining funds, and migrated everything to a new clean wallet.

Their transparency and expertise were incredible. Thanks to them, all my Bitcoin was saved. I can't express how grateful I am for their help during one of the most stressful times of my life.

Client

The cases above represent only a selection of our public recoveries, shared with explicit client permission. Across all engagements, we've completed recoveries totalling over $2.1M+ NZD. Every case is unique, and we're happy to sign an NDA to keep your engagement fully confidential.

Each recovery is assessed individually. Book a consultation to discuss your situation.

Contact

How can we help?

Lost access to a wallet, seed phrase, or hardware device? Send us a brief outline of your situation and we'll call you back within 24 hours. Please do not send seed phrases, private keys, or sensitive wallet details via this form - we'll discuss those securely on the call. Confidential, no obligation, and no fee unless we succeed.

Prefer email? contact@cryptoconsulting.nz

Enquiry type

Tell us your situation - the more detail, the better we can help.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions