2026-01-02 23:27:48

If you don't hold your private keys, you don't actually own your crypto. Seems simple enough, but this remains the fundamental truth in the space. Whether you're hodling Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other asset, custody is everything. Self-custody through hardware wallets or secure key management isn't just a best practice—it's the only way to guarantee your funds stay truly yours. Exchanges go down. Platforms get hacked. Third parties disappoint. Your keys? They're the only thing you can count on.

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AltcoinTherapist

· 5h ago

Putting your coins on an exchange is like gambling, I'm tired of hearing that. But really, having your wallet in your own hands is what truly counts.

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ShamedApeSeller

· 5h ago

Exactly, I just suffered because I didn't manage my keys properly.

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DeFiDoctor

· 5h ago

The consultation records show that patients who "deposit coins on exchanges" are exhibiting increasingly severe clinical symptoms. In simple terms, they are handing over the keys to a third party, and the symptoms include fund outflows, freezing, or even permanent disappearance. It is recommended to regularly review self-custody solutions; hardware wallets, no matter how complicated, are the only healthy and effective path to safety.

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