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Have you ever been locked out of your Coinbase, Robinhood, Binance or other crypto trading platform?
If you own Bitcoin and store it on these platforms, it's time to learn about cold storage.

What is cold storage for Bitcoin?
Think of it as putting your treasure in an ultra-secure vault that isn’t connected to the internet.

Imagine this: you have precious gold coins. You could leave them lying around where anyone with the key might get to them, or you could lock them away in a deep, underground safe that no one can access.

Cold storage is that underground safe for your Bitcoin. Instead of keeping your keys (the passwords to access your Bitcoin) on an internet-connected device like your phone or computer—where hackers can reach them—you store them completely offline, out of harm's way.

Types of Cold Storage:

• Paper Wallets: Your private keys are printed on paper and stored somewhere safe, like a lockbox.

• Hardware Wallets: Small, USB-like devices that securely store your Bitcoin keys offline.

Why does this matter?
Cold storage is the safest way to hold Bitcoin for the long term. Once you secure your Bitcoin with a hardware or paper wallet and safeguard your seed phrase (a set of secret recovery words), you’re taking a major step toward self-sovereignty. You’ll no longer have to rely on third-party platforms or exchanges to access what’s rightfully yours.

Taking ownership of your Bitcoin is about independence, security, and peace of mind. Start your journey to true Bitcoin self-custody today!