Michael Saylor Warns Against Publishing Bitcoin Addresses due to Security Risks

At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, stated that revealing cryptocurrency wallet addresses is a risky move for companies. He believes that such an approach could jeopardize the security of both individual users and corporations in general. Saylor emphasized that publishing all addresses might lead to unwanted tracking and data leaks. Proof of Reserves (PoR) is a mechanism used by crypto exchanges to demonstrate their liquidity. While many, including Binance and Kraken, use PoR to enhance transparency, Saylor argues that it does not fully reflect a company's financial obligations. Returning to security concerns, Saylor warned that long-term exposure of Bitcoin addresses could undermine corporate security, especially in light of recent violence-related incidents in the crypto industry linked to revealing ownership details. Despite mixed opinions, PoR remains a significant topic within the crypto community, particularly following scandals involving FTX and Mt. Gox.