you're right. but the thing is true self custody is really difficult technically. All the software engineers say its so easy, and sure to them it is. But setting up a home server with a node, then figuring out a desktop wallet, then figuring out something safe like cold, is anything but easy. I would say 98% of average people will never get this far. So then they have other easier options like Bitkey where the data is connected to the icloud, or on an exchange, or a blind signing tangem
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Would say that's hard even when considering options like umbrel or start9?
I completely disagree. I am almost 60 years old and cannot even figure out the TV remote sometimes.
Yet, I run a full node and interact with multiple self generated cold storage wallets.
Yes, it took a few dozen hours to learn and get comfortable with my set up. I invested that time (and attention) because I knew it was IMPORTANT.
Those who have so little focus or attention that they cannot spend that small amount of time securing their wealth in a self sovereign way, will learn the hard way over and over and over. As they have for all of human history.
Rant over 🤪
