<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><title>jeff wrote</title><author_name>jeff (npub1zu…qsygg)</author_name><author_url>https://yabu.me/npub1zu6hj256h09m23g2ec5a2m062sn3dchllr0v0x9tndym99a3utcqxqsygg</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://yabu.me</provider_url><html>There is a technical barrier to entry, sure, but that’s ebbing away. &#xA;It’s far simpler now than it used to be to self custody. It will be even easier in the future (new products coming out all the time).&#xA;If someone isn’t comfortable then they can now buy the ETF which effectively rules out a repeat of FTX etc.  It’s not a self sovereign as holding it yourself ofc but it’s a reasonable alternative. &#xA;&#xA;There are many other reasons to choose bitcoin over other assets or fiat too.  It’s scarcity and decentralised &amp; permissionless nature being just a few. &#xA;&#xA;A thief needs to get the keys to get your bitcoin.  The bitcoin network itself is secure (literally the most secure network ever created).</html></oembed>