Wallets & SecurityBeginner
Self-custody
Controlling the authorization needed to move your own blockchain assets.
PLAIN-ENGLISH DEFINITION
In more detail
Self-custody puts signing control in your hands rather than an exchange's. Recovery becomes part of your setup: the app, device, backups and account rules need to work together. Some wallets use multiple keys or guardians, so self-custody does not always mean relying on one seed phrase.
IN THE WILD
How you might use it
You review a transfer and sign it with your own hardware wallet; there is no exchange withdrawal request to approve.
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