2026-01-16 22:35:07

Your crypto assets aren't truly yours unless you can defend them. That's the whole philosophy behind self-custody—if you can't control it, prove it's legitimate, or protect it from threats, then in what sense do you really own it? This is why decentralized wallets and personal key management matter so much in the blockchain world.

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PonziWhisperer

· 15h ago

Nah, that's why I never use exchange wallets. I really can't handle the psychological burden of playing with them.

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GateUser-e19e9c10

· 15h ago

Basically, it's "not your keys, not your crypto." I’ve heard this many times. But how many people actually keep their wallets securely on their own?

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RektHunter

· 15h ago

Damn, this is the real truth. After so many exchange collapses, people still keep their coins there? Keep your keys yourself—that's the bottom line.

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BlockchainBouncer

· 16h ago

Self-custody is really just a false proposition; no matter how eloquently it's put, it can't change the reality of a wallet being hacked, haha.

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ETHReserveBank

· 16h ago

This is exactly what I've been saying all along: self-custody is not an option, it's a necessity. Otherwise, what's the difference between that and just keeping your coins on an exchange?

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ChainSpy