Author: cdebrief

Digital assets represent systems of money not controlled by any single centralized entity and introduce a principle of ownership that for decades has only been possible with cash. Most modern TradFi entities utilize the custodial model: banks hold money on clients’ behalf and ultimately remain responsible for these funds. Digital assets allow self-custody; investors can retain total autonomy over their funds. This article examines two of the most popular options for non-custodial wallets with the intent of allowing the investor to select the option most appropriate for them. Readers can best understand custody as ownership which naturally entails the responsibility…