2026-01-05 21:55:25

When you hold your own keys, you're not just managing crypto—you're reclaiming power over your financial future. Self-custody strips away the middleman and puts control directly in your hands. No exchanges, no custodians, just you and your assets. That's the whole point: giving people back the sovereignty they deserve. This is what decentralization actually means in practice.

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MeaninglessApe

· 01-08 11:11

Well said, but in reality? A bunch of people managing their keys themselves end up losing them, now that's a joke.

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WalletsWatcher

· 01-08 06:17

Self-managed keys sound great, but the moment you lose the key... well, you know.

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ChainMemeDealer

· 01-05 22:24

That's true, but how many people actually manage their own keys?

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SnapshotDayLaborer

· 01-05 22:18

Well said, but the reality is that most people still keep their coins on exchanges, and there are very few who truly dare to manage their own keys.

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DYORMaster

· 01-05 22:06

That's correct. Self-custody keys are the true form of decentralization; otherwise, it's just a change in the name of centralization.

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ChainWanderingPoet

· 01-05 22:05

Speaking of self-managed keys, it's really cool, but you have to admit that most people can't hold on at all. If you're not careful, you'll lose them yourself.

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ETH_Maxi_Taxi

· 01-05 22:02

To be honest, self-custody is real, but I've seen too many people write their private keys on sticky notes and then lose them.

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