What Happens to Your Mirror.xyz Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Content
Permanently on Arweave
Earnings
Claim ETH from writing NFTs
Wallet
Controls everything
Step-by-Step Guide
Claim any ETH earnings
Check for unclaimed ETH from writing NFT sales or subscriptions. Earnings go to the connected wallet.
Content is permanently stored
Mirror content is stored on Arweave blockchain and cannot be deleted. The wallet controls the publishing identity.
Document Now Checklist
- Connected Ethereum wallet
- Published articles list
- Any unclaimed ETH earnings
Tax and access note: Crypto receives a step-up in basis at death — get date-of-death valuations BEFORE selling anything. If the family cannot access the assets, professional supervised recovery is available through our partnership with The Crypto Accountant. Learn more →
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