Self-custody
Self-custody means you hold your own keys and therefore your own coins, instead of trusting an exchange.
Why it matters
"Not your keys, not your coins": exchanges can freeze withdrawals or fail.
Compare swap ratesRelated terms
Seed phraseA seed phrase is the 12 or 24 words that can restore a crypto wallet. Whoever has it contr…Hot and cold walletsA hot wallet is connected to the internet (an app or browser extension); a cold wallet kee…CEX (centralized exchange)A CEX is a company-run exchange such as Coinbase or Binance that holds your coins in an ac…
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