Ethereum wallets may use seed phrases, encrypted keystore JSON files, hardware devices, or smart contract wallets with distinct recovery mechanics. Each architecture requires different evidence and technical approaches.
Keystore files are password-encrypted but not immune to brute-force risk if passwords are weak. Hardware wallet recovery depends on intact phrase backups and correct derivation paths.
Layer-2 networks, token holdings, and DeFi positions add complexity to recovery scope. Document all chains and protocols where assets are held.
Recovery feasibility varies widely; EnteleCLOS provides structured assessment without guaranteeing outcomes.