Why self-custody is no longer optional
In 2024, I trusted a centralized exchange with everything. Then one morning, withdrawals were 'temporarily' halted. It took me 3 months to recover partial funds. That was my wake-up call.
Since then, I've learned a fundamental truth: if it's not your keys, it's not your cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency security is not just about hardware wallets or 2FA — it's a mindset. Most people discover this only after the fact. Don't be one of them.
🔐 Here are the basic principles that I follow:
Use cold storage for long-term investments.
Ledger, Trezor — choose one. Learn it. Trust yourself, not the platform.
Don't use the same passwords. Never.
Use a password manager. One breach shouldn't cost you your entire wallet.
Be paranoid — in a good way.
Phishing emails, fake airdrops, 'support' in DMs — these are traps. In cryptocurrency, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
The future of finance is decentralized. But with freedom comes responsibility. Security is not a one-time setup — it's a habit.
Do a favor for your future self. Lock it in now.
