Bitcoin Self-custody

By using your own Bitcoin wallet instead of leaving the bitcoin on an exchange, you can have full and exclusive control over your money. This is called Bitcoin self-custody.

If you leave your bitcoins on an exchange or other custodial services (like Shakepay or Coinbase) you don’t actually own Bitcoin all you have is a legal claim to bitcoin. Not your keys? Not your coins.

Custodial services can restrict access to your money, freeze or seize your funds, they keep your transaction data, they are targets for hackers, and honey pots for hostile government agencies. Using custodial services defeats the entire purpose of Bitcoin.

Install Your Own Bitcoin Wallet

Your Bitcoin journey begins with downloading a mobile or desktop application called a Bitcoin wallet. It only takes a few minutes, it’s free, it’s fun, it’s secure and it’s easy.

Your Bitcoin wallet will be your gateway to the Bitcoin network...

Nobody else has access to your money, not even the programmers and corporations that created the Bitcoin wallets.

Secure Your Wallet

Your Bitcoin journey begins with downloading a mobile or desktop application called a Bitcoin wallet. It only takes a few minutes, it’s free, it’s fun, it’s secure and it’s easy.

Your Bitcoin wallet will be your gateway to the Bitcoin network...

Nobody else has access to your money, not even the programmers and corporations that created the Bitcoin wallets.

Receive and Send Payments

Bitcoin is not just a way to protect the value of your savings over time, it’s also the best payment network the world has ever seen.

To receive payments, your Bitcoin Wallet will generate and display Bitcoin addresses that you can share publicly or privately with anybody that wants to send you money.

To send payments, all you need to do is enter the Bitcoin address (or scan QR code) of the recipient. No additional documentation or permission required. The transaction cannot be stopped or reversed. Unlike custodial services, your Bitcoin wallet protects your identity and you can make anonymous payments.

Mobile Wallet Set-up (BlueWallet)

During your 30-minute session you will be guided through the set-up of BlueWallet. This is a great wallet for any beginner wishing to start their self-custody journey or for those wishing to have easier access to a small amount of their bitcoin for spending.

At the conclusion of the session, you will be able to receive bitcoin transactions, send bitcoin transactions and store your bitcoin.

Top features:

- Quick setup and very easy to use
- Convenient for day-to-day mobile payments
- Basic privacy tools
- Recommended for small amounts

Package includes:

- Software wallet (Free)
- 1-on-1 wallet setup support by video conference

Hardware Wallet (Coldcard)


Coldcard is a top choice for cold storage. The session will cover the set-up of either a MK4 or a Q. Learning how to use a Coldcard requires more time and effort (plus shipping time) but is worthwhile if you're looking to take your bitcoin privacy and security to the next level.

At the conclusion of the session, you will be able to receive bitcoin transactions, send bitcoin transactions, be able to delete wallet and restore from seed and understand secure seed storage. This setup also includes the use of a passphrase (optional).

Top features:
- Most secure Bitcoin device ever created
- Fully open-source hardware and firmware
- Compatible with multiple desktop and mobile wallets
- Multiple security, recovery and transaction tools
- Perfect for creating long-term storage vaults
- Must have for making large transactions frequently

Package includes:
- 1-on-1 wallet setup support by video conference