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Mitch Kochman argues self-custody should not be the default after COLDCARD

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https://x.com/mitch_kochman/status/2085007721405813195

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Mitch Kochman discusses AnchorWatch's new retail custody pricing and argues that the COLDCARD exploit shows self-custody should not be the default for every Bitcoin holder. Held as a dated first-hand industry opinion on custody assumptions after the incident. The view is the poster's own and inclusion is not a recommendation.

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