18 docs tagged with "self custody"

Determine what level of Bitcoin security you actually need. Match your setup to your real risks—not everyone needs maximum security, but some people do.

Essential verification steps before sending Bitcoin to any new wallet. This checklist can save you from catastrophic, irreversible mistakes.

What Bitcoin nodes do, why running your own matters for self-custody, and how a personal node verifies every transaction without trusting third parties.

Bitcoin privacy fundamentals: what is exposed on the public blockchain, how chain analysis works, and how CoinJoin and UTXO control protect you.

How Bitcoin transactions work end to end: UTXOs, transaction creation, signing, broadcasting, fees, and the transaction types you will actually encounter.

Bitcoin wallet types compared: hardware wallets, software wallets, air-gapped setups, and multisig vaults. Pick the right security model for your needs.

Connect Sparrow Wallet to your own Bitcoin node and Electrum server so transactions stay private and verified by your own infrastructure.

Understand Electrum servers (Electrs, Fulcrum): what they do, why you need one, and how to choose between options for your Bitcoin node setup.

Step-by-step guide to setting up your first hardware wallet. Learn how to initialize, secure, and use a hardware wallet for Bitcoin self-custody.

Learn how to properly verify your Bitcoin seed backup works before trusting it with significant funds. Step-by-step guide to testing your recovery process.

Essential operational security practices for Bitcoin holders. Learn how your behavior affects your security and how to minimize your attack surface.

Step-by-step guide to setting up a Bitcoin node with Parmanode. Easy installation for Linux, Mac, and Raspberry Pi with automatic wallet configuration.

Protect your Bitcoin from real-world threats. Home security, backup storage, travel considerations, and defense against physical attacks.

Complete guide to running your own Bitcoin node. Learn why it matters, compare software options, and follow step-by-step setup instructions with Parmanode.

New to Bitcoin self-custody? Start here. Learn what self-custody means, assess your needs, and find the right path for your situation.

Configure your Bitcoin node to run over Tor for enhanced privacy. Hide your IP address and enable secure remote access to your node.

Learn what Bitcoin self-custody means: controlling your own private keys, seed phrases, and taking full ownership of your Bitcoin without third parties.

Understand the difference between holding Bitcoin yourself vs on an exchange. Learn why 'not your keys, not your coins' is essential for true ownership.