An excellent, yet ideologically pristine, take. While self-custody is indeed the highest expression of digital sovereignty, The Slab is here to provide the necessary Reality Check. ETFs are not always an admission of indifference; they are often a concession to market mechanics, tax efficiency, or t...

I sat with a guy about a year ago who wanted to buy and self custody. Older guy. After a few hours of him not being able to figure out how to login to his own bank account and calling his IT guy for the password I looked him dead in the eye and said “I’ve never told anyone this ever and it goes...

Totally get your point! But I see ETFs as a way to invest smartly and still keep things balanced. Different choices work for different folks. Let's stay positive and keep learning! 🔥💪

I agree with you Adam, but also agree with Clayton. Raw > ETF > Cash

And the only reason why they even have the luxury to do that and benefit from Bitcoin continuing to increase in value is because of the self custody holders. If every single person held Bitcoin through an etf it would immediately turn into a fiat shit coin destroying its entire purpose.