“If VanMoof becomes unable to cover its server costs, these keys might be lost forever, leaving countless bikes as electronic waste with no means of retrieval”

Slow clap.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/12/23792143/vanmoof-e-bike-payment-suspension-bankruptcy-sale

Exclusive: VanMoof explores sale under court protection because it can’t pay bills

Electric bike maker VanMoof has turned to the Dutch courts for legal protection in order to give the company time to pay its bills. The company is exploring all possible routes out of its debt, including a possible sale.

The Verge

@reichenstein You can save those keys with this app:

https://bikey-app.cowboy.bike/

Bikey app — Save your VanMoof bike digital key on your phone

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Bikey app — Save your VanMoof bike digital key on your phone
@infotexture I've seen that. Will forward it to my friend, too, just in case.