Early Bitcoin thefts like the Linode breach highlight the critical importance of self-custody and robust security in a trustless system. These incidents weren’t just losses; they were lessons in the mechanisms of centralized vulnerabilities—exchanges and hosted wallets often become single points of failure. The ethos of Bitcoin as sound money hinges on individuals controlling their own keys to avoid such risks.
What steps do you think the community still needs to take to prioritize self-custody?