2025-12-04 19:27:39

Every few months I feel the need to say this again: if you're holding a decent chunk of crypto, get yourself a proper hardware wallet.

Self-custody isn't just a buzzword. It's the difference between owning your assets and hoping an exchange doesn't implode. Cold storage gives you peace of mind that no amount of 2FA can match.

Don't wait until something goes wrong to start thinking about security.

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HorizonHunter

· 6h ago

A hardware wallet really isn't optional, it's a must, bro. --- It's this topic again... but honestly, it's worth repeating every time. --- Self-custody sounds fancy, but it just means don't leave your fate to exchanges and bet they won't go under. --- With cold wallets, you feel it's unnecessary until something happens—by then, it's too late for regrets. --- Still leaving significant amounts of coins on exchanges? That's really playing with fire. --- 2FA? That's just for show. Real security relies on hardware wallets. --- Every time I see someone's coins frozen on an exchange, I just want to say: you should've listened sooner. --- Self-custody isn't some advanced concept; it just means you need to take responsibility for your own money.

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Degen4Breakfast

· 7h ago

Seriously, every time an exchange blows up, I see a bunch of people regretting it. They should have been self-custodying a long time ago.

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FarmToRiches

· 12-04 19:57

Seriously, this needs to be repeated every six months—way too many people are still sleeping on exchanges. You only regret it when an exchange collapses, but by then it’s too late, bro. That’s all there is to hardware wallets. Once you buy one, you feel so much more at ease. Thinking about self-custody only after something happens? By then, it’s way too late. Don’t rely on luck, you’ll have to take action sooner or later. Let me put it this way: not using a hardware wallet is basically betting that the exchange won’t go under. Who hasn’t experienced one or two exchange blow-ups? If you’ve learned your lesson, you should know better. A cold wallet isn’t good enough? Why leave your coins sleeping on the exchange? Self-custody sounds simple because it really is. Don’t wait until you suffer heavy losses to understand.

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SoliditySurvivor

· 12-04 19:57

Seriously, keeping your coins on an exchange these days is basically leaving your assets to fate.

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 12-04 19:51

LOL, trying to convince me to use a hardware wallet again—this is as effective as telling retail investors not to sell at the bottom. I've seen plenty of exchanges blow up; managing your own funds is the only real way out, I agree with that. Cold wallets, seriously—if you haven't used one, you need to catch up. Don't wait until you've been wiped out to regret it.

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