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Bitcoin Self-Custody: A Plain-English Guide to the Tradeoffs
Self-custody means full control — and full responsibility. Here's what it actually takes, what can go wrong, and whether it's right for you.
Safety Desk
All alerts →The Crypto Scam Red-Flag Checklist
A practical checklist for identifying crypto scams before you lose money. Works for DMs, investment offers, 'support' calls, and too-good-to-be-true claims.
Tools & Checklists
Cold or Hot Wallet? A Decision Tree
Five questions that pick the right wallet for your situation. Use this before opening a new account, moving funds, or changing how you hold crypto.
Stablecoin Comparison: What Backing Actually Means
Side-by-side comparison of the three major USD stablecoins — USDC, USDT, PYUSD — on the dimensions that actually matter.
Wallet Safety Checklist
A 5-minute pre-flight check before you connect a wallet, sign a transaction, or move funds. Run this checklist every time.
Research Briefs
Major Custody Incidents: Lessons for Ordinary Holders
FTX, Celsius, Voyager, Mt. Gox — the crypto custody failure list is long. Here's what each incident actually teaches ordinary holders about self-custody and risk management.
Tokenized Treasuries and Savings Decisions
On-chain US Treasury products like BlackRock BUIDL have attracted billions. Here's what they are, who they're for, and what ordinary savers should actually consider.
Glossary
Cold Wallet
A cryptocurrency wallet that stores private keys offline, providing significantly higher security for long-term holdings.
Hot Wallet
A cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet. Simple to use but exposes private keys to online threats.
Seed Phrase
A set of 12 or 24 words that serves as the master backup of a cryptocurrency wallet. Whoever holds the seed phrase controls the wallet.
Start here
Four pieces that cover most of what people get wrong about crypto
If you read one guide, read this
The 2026 crypto threat landscape, from drainer kits to address poisoning.
Pick a wallet that fits your situation
Hot or cold isn't a moral question — it's a risk-and-convenience trade.
Don't lose your seed phrase
How seed phrases work, what kills them, and what real recovery looks like.
Spot a scam in 30 seconds
Ten red flags. If any of them are true, stop and investigate.