Basics_06: Bitcoin Self Custody (How to Protect Your Bitcoin)

Bitcoin Basics Series Episode 6. In this chat, Josh, Dan, Seb & Daz dive into Bitcoin Self Custody – the groundbreaking importance of this feature as well as practical steps on how to protect your Bitcoin.

Full Bitcoin Basics Series here

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Watch video of this chat on YouTube here

WE COVER:

• Why is Bitcoin self custody so groundbreaking?
• Where to buy Bitcoin
• KYC vs non-KYC Bitcoin
• Protecting private keys
• UTXO management
• Wallets (aka signing devices)
• Collaborative custody & multisig

ITEMS MENTIONED:

• 5 Minute Coldcard setup video
• “B is for Bitcoin” by Seb & Daz
• Looking Glass Education
• BCB episode on UTXO management w/ Tom Honzik
• BCB episode on collaborative custody w/ Justine Harper
• BTC Sessions tutorials

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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