Self-custody sounds simple, but managing your keys can be challenging. Hermann Vivier of @npub1zkr0...k6ec points to this problem. Custodial Lightning is becoming harder to rely on, while self-custody puts all the responsibility on the individual. Lose access to your wallet, and no one may be able to help. However, there’s a fourth way: Community Custody. With community custody, @npub1su3v...cngd distributes control across a group of trusted Guardians. You get the security of shared control, removing the entire burden of key management from yourself. For many people, community custody could be a better fit than self-custody. Click the link in below to learn about the different custody models and why community custody is one you should consider.

Custody Compared: Fedimint as The Fourth Way - September 23, 2026

Fedimint Enables Community Custody, the Fourth Way to Custody Bitcoin