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Self-custody, in order.
Start at chapter one and work down. Each chapter is your next step.
- 01Why self-custody mattersWhat holding your own bitcoin keys means, what you gain, what you take on, and how to write a one-page threat model.9 min · reviewed Oct 15, 2026
- 02Choosing a hardware walletHow to pick and buy a hardware wallet that resists tampering, with our dated verdicts and minimum firmware versions.11 min · reviewed Oct 15, 2026
- 03Seed phrase backupHow to make a seed backup durable, private and tested, when to add a passphrase, and the 2026 weak-seed lesson.10 min · reviewed Oct 15, 2026
- 04Multisig basics (2-of-3)How 2-of-3 multisig removes single points of failure, why vendor diversity matters, and why the wallet descriptor must be backed up.10 min · reviewed Oct 15, 2026
- 05Inheritance planningMake sure your family can recover your bitcoin if something happens to you, without giving anyone access today.8 min · reviewed Oct 15, 2026
- 06Common bitcoin scamsThe scam patterns that target self-custody users, from seed requests and fake firmware to tampered devices and address poisoning.7 min · reviewed Oct 15, 2026
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