Many people lose crypto not because of bad luck, but because they don’t understand basic security.
A lot of advice online is overly technical and confusing. The truth is simple:
Simple security beats complex security that people can’t follow.
Security doesn’t need to be perfect.
It only needs to be good enough for the amount of money you have.
Small amounts → basic protection is fine
Large amounts → stronger protection is required
The Three Goals of Crypto Security
Crypto security is not complicated. It has only three goals:
Stop other people from stealing your coins
Stop yourself from losing access
Make sure your family can access the coins if something happens to you
That’s it.
Storing Crypto Yourself
When you hold crypto yourself, you control the private keys.
A private key is a secret code:
Anyone who has it can take the coins
If you lose it, the money is gone forever
If someone copies it, everything can be stolen
Self-custody gives full control — but also full responsibility
It is powerful, but it is not the best option for everyone.
Protecting Yourself From Hackers
Hackers don’t usually “break” crypto.
They trick people using:
Viruses
Fake apps
Phishing links
Your main goal is simple:
Keep your private keys away from the internet as much as possible... $