Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins: What True Self-Custody Actually Requires
True self-custody requires disciplined user behavior and accurate threat modeling, not just hardware devices.Summary
A new research report by Cointelegraph Research and Trezor examines the requirements for genuine self-custody in 2026, driven by investor distrust in centralized exchanges following events like the FTX collapse. Survey data shows a significant erosion of trust, pushing users toward self-custody as a risk management strategy. However, the report emphasizes that once assets are self-custodied, security shifts from institutional control to the user's operational discipline. While hardware wallets reduce remote compromise risks, they do not eliminate user-caused losses. The central conclusion is that achieving security through ownership is a behavioral practice dependent on disciplined device use and a clear understanding of what custody protects against, rather than relying solely on regulation, branding, or devices.
(Source：Cointelegraph)