Self-custody is not an optional feature of Bitcoin; it is the fundamental requirement for true ownership. If you rely on third-party custodians, you are holding a promise, not a cryptographically secure asset.
This article explores why outsourcing custody destroys Bitcoin's core properties and how you can reclaim absolute control over your wealth.
https://primal.net/Alien-Investor/self-custody-why-bitcoin-loses-its-purpose-without-your-own-keys
(German Version)
https://alien-investor.org/self-custody.html
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