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The Bitcoin Edge

Why Bitcoin Self Custody Scares So Many People

March 12, 2026

Show Notes

Join Erika Winston as we discuss Bitcoin self-custody, the fear many people feel moving coins off exchanges, and how curiosity leads down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. Erika shares how discovering Bitcoin gave her hope after realizing she was stuck in the rat race, her search for truth, and why kindness is a superpower. ➡️ Find Erika on X: https://x.com/ErikaW96958 ➡️ Follow me on X:https://x.com/PaulaBTCEdge 🙏 Support the show and Tip at ➡️ https://strike.me/fitpaula/ 🛡 Seed phrase protection with MICROSEED ➡️ https://microseed.io/?ref=Paula Code: paula 🛡 BTC Prague 2026 ➡️ http://btcprg.me/PAULA Code: PAULA 🛡 Multisig with The Bitcoin Adviser ➡️ https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/thebitcoinedge 👟 SATOSHOES ➡️ https://satoshoes.co.uk?ref=the_bitcoin_edge Code: PaulaBTCEdge10OFF 🎧 Listen Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4e6gWLNjgzHMYSw7OtWK8V Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/7g9mWswZ5MmWgfsZFRyf 📲 Connect on Nostr https://primal.net/p/npub1d9dgsq34nx3e9t6yd4l9zvfcw7vxzmv5xesffyaa3dr780hm5k6qcg6h5w EDITOR: Francis ‪@nillistudio‬ Timestamps 00:00 Trailer 02:10 Introduction 06:30 Bitcoin origin story 14:50 The real problem with fiat 23:40 Volatility and cycles 36:00 Mining and incentives 49:20 Adoption and game theory 01:02:15 Final thoughts ⚠️ Not financial, legal, or tax advice. Educational and entertainment purposes only. #Bitcoin #BTC #SoundMoney #crypto #financialfreedom #Bitcoineducation