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Self-custody

Self-custody is the practice of managing and storing your bitcoin without relying on a third-party service or intermediary.

Self-custody is the practice of managing and storing your bitcoin without relying on a third-party service or intermediary. This means you are solely responsible for the security and management of your private keys or seed phrases, which are critical for accessing and controlling your assets. !Do not store your seed phrase or private keys online. Do not store your seed phrase or private keys online.

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