Custody and Security·Lesson 24 of 28·13 min
Self-Custody vs Exchanges
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The concept Every holder of crypto makes one foundational custody choice, whether they realize it or not: who actually controls the private key? Self-custody means you (or your own hardware/software) hold the private key directly — the crypto industry's common phrase "not your keys, not your coins" exists precisely to flag the alternative's risk. Exchange custody means a third party……
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