May 27, 2023

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

1 hour 46 minutes

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

BCB Pod disclaimer here

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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