Comment Chia (Score 1) 168
With the size of the chia plots, even on 20tb+ drives simply copying a single tb, then wiping would make plot recovery close to impossible. Then, you would still need to have the ability to load the plot via a crypto secured method oob.
Yes, I had a large Chia farm like a moron that was 1.5pb. Yes, I used to work for a hard drive (platter and nand) company. Yes, I think destroying drives unless under contract is stupid.
Yes, I work in NAND now and most would think I have a vested interest in purging the platters, but its wasteful. Sadly, there isn't a middle ground since no company will accept liability for not destroying the drives, there is no profit.
All it takes is one employee or partner to do something, then bad things happen.