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Security
// 7 articles01Is Bitcoin safe? Can it be hacked?
Short version: the Bitcoin network has never been hacked — but people lose coins all the time. The danger isn’t the tech, it’s the human stuff. Here’s how to actually stay safe.
02Self-custody, explained
“Not your keys, not your coins” isn’t a slogan — it’s the whole point. Here’s what holding your own Bitcoin actually means.
03Hot, cold, and hardware wallets
“Get a wallet” is step one — but hot, cold, custodial, hardware… what’s the difference? A quick map so you pick the right tool for the job.
04Your seed phrase is everything
Twelve or twenty-four little words are the master key to your entire wallet. Lose them, lose your coins. Here’s how to treat them right.
05Decoy wallets, duress PINs, and the $5 wrench
Most security advice is about hackers. But what if the threat is a person who can simply make you hand it over? Decoy wallets, duress PINs, and a few other tricks for the human side of security.
06Spotting scams before they spot you
Bitcoin’s irreversibility is a feature — and it’s why scammers love it. The good news: nearly every scam follows the same tired script.
07What happens to your Bitcoin when you die?
Self-custody means no bank can lose your coins — and no bank can hand them to your family either. A gentle guide to making sure your Bitcoin doesn’t vanish with you.