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The difference between custodial and non-custodial risk

Custodial wallets (exchanges, some apps) mean a third party holds your private keys — convenient, but you're exposed to their solvency and security. Non-custodial wallets mean you hold the keys yourself — you remove counterparty risk, but you also remove any safety net if a key is lost or a device is compromised.

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