Exchange vs wallet

Both can be right. Confusion is what’s expensive.

Convenience accounts versus keys you control — choose knowingly.

Exchanges are on-ramps. They are also honeypots: large targets with human processes and outages.

Self-custody removes company risk and adds personal responsibility risk. Pick consciously.

A sane UK path for many beginners: buy small on a reputable venue, withdraw a learning amount to a wallet, practice sends.

Leaving everything on an exchange ‘for now’ has a way of becoming forever. Set a date to decide.

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