How to Secure Bitcoin with Self-Custody

aantonop · Explainer · 10 min · 2017 · YouTube title: Bitcoin Q&A: How Do I Secure My Bitcoin?

Why it's here

HN recommends it as a clear explanation of self-custody and of why to move coins off exchanges.

What it covers

Andreas Antonopoulos answers a question about how to secure your Bitcoin. He covers holding your own keys, backing up the 12 to 24 word seed phrase, and the tradeoffs of custodial accounts, phone wallets and hardware wallets.