Self-custody refers to the act of personally holding and managing your own assets—Your funds resting place is with you.

Key Features of Self-Custody:

1. Direct Ownership:

   • You are the sole owner of your assets. There are no intermediaries like banks, exchanges, or custodial wallets managing them on your behalf.

2. Private Keys Control:

   • A private key is a secret code that allows you to access and control your crypto assets.
   • With self-custody, you hold the private keys or you have a trusted key custodian, like Binance or Bybit. Without them, you cannot access your funds.

3. Responsibility for Security:

   • Since you control your assets, you are also responsible for their security, including protecting your private keys or login credentials from loss, theft, or exposure.

4. Less Middleman:

   • Transactions and ownership are fully decentralized. You don’t depend on a service provider to approve, manage, or validate your actions.

Advantages of Self-Custody:

• True Ownership: You have complete control over your assets without depending on anyone else.
• Reduced Counterparty Risk: No risk of losing your funds due to the failure, hacking, or insolvency of a third-party custodian.
• Financial Freedom: You can access and transact your assets anytime without restrictions.