If you don't hold the private keys, the crypto isn't really yours. Sounds harsh? Maybe. But it's the hard truth behind self-custody.

When your assets sit on an exchange, you're essentially trusting a third party with your wealth. Convenient? Sure. But the risk is real—hacks, freezes, platform collapses—none of those are theoretical anymore.

Self-custody means you're the sole controller. Your wallet, your responsibility, your security. No middleman, no counterparty risk, just you and your keys.

The path isn't always easy—seed phrases to protect, recovery strategies to plan. But that's the trade-off for true ownership. In crypto, this isn't just a philosophy—it's the whole point.