Holding Your Own Keys: The Hidden Dangers of Self-Custody That Every Crypto Investor Must Confront
Self-custody is celebrated as the cornerstone of crypto sovereignty, but the practical realities of managing your own wallets and seed phrases carry risks that few investors fully appreciate until it is too late. From irreversible loss scenarios to sophisticated phishing vectors, the case for evaluating custodial alternatives has never been more compelling. This investigation walks through the failure modes, the decision frameworks, and the institutional forces quietly reshaping how digital asse