Master Self-Custody

Learn to be your own bank. This stage teaches you hardware wallets, multi-signature setups, and secure key management so you can hold Bitcoin without trusting any third party. True sovereignty starts with self-custody.

Foundation: The Ledger Keeper's Dilemma 2.0

Before you can be your own bank, you need to understand who else is keeping the ledger—and what control really means in 2025.

Sovereignty Perspective: Compare CBDCs, Big Tech wallets, stablecoins, cooperatives, and Bitcoin. See the trade-offs between convenience and true self-custody.

🔓 Explore Who Controls Your Money →

Real-world examples: Pix, Bre-B, Digital Yuan, PayPal, and more

1

Hardware Wallets and Cold Storage

30 minutes 🟢 Maximum Security 📝 Content in development

Learn about hardware wallet options, cold storage best practices, and how to secure your Bitcoin offline away from online threats.

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2

Multi-Signature Setups

30 minutes 🟢 Advanced Security 📝 Content in development

Master multi-signature wallets for enhanced security. Learn 2-of-3, 3-of-5 setups and how to eliminate single points of failure.

Complete Module 1 first
3

Secure Key Management

30 minutes 🟢 Critical Security 📝 Content in development

Learn advanced key management: seed phrase storage, passphrase strategies, geographic distribution, and operational security.

Complete Module 2 first

After Completing This Stage

You'll earn the "Self-Custody Master" badge and unlock Stage 2: Privacy and Anonymity

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