Self-Custody
Holding your own private keys rather than trusting an exchange or service to hold your crypto.
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Explained Simply
Self-custody means you control the private keys to your cryptocurrency — 'not your keys, not your coins.' While exchanges are convenient, they can be hacked, freeze accounts, or go bankrupt (as happened with FTX). Self-custody wallets give you full control but also full responsibility. If you lose your seed phrase, no one can help you recover your funds.
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