Why "Self-Custody" is Non-Negotiable



The old saying "Not your keys, not your coins" still holds true in 2026. Centralized exchanges are great for on-ramping, but your main holdings should always be in a hardware wallet or a secure self-custody solution. Protecting yourself against exchange risks is the first step to long-term survival in crypto.
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