CUSTODYSCHOOL — SELF-CUSTODY REVIEW CHECKLIST
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A review aid, not a security certification. Never write recovery secrets here.

[ ] Know who controls the keys.
    Can you explain whether you hold Bitcoin directly, a balance on a custodial platform, or shares in a fund?

[ ] Understand your recovery path.
    Know what information and equipment recovery requires. Do not record the actual secrets on this checklist.

[ ] Keep recovery secrets offline.
    Avoid photos, cloud notes, email, chat, and online forms. Use the secure backup method supported by your wallet.

[ ] Fit the solution to your needs.
    Consider your experience, daily routine, priorities, and the people your plan needs to account for.

[ ] Check addresses on a trusted device.
    Before approving a transaction, verify the destination and amount using your wallet’s supported process.

[ ] Practise with a small amount.
    Make sure you understand receiving, sending, fees, and confirmations before moving a larger amount.

[ ] Plan a safe recovery test.
    Follow the wallet’s official procedure. Do not erase your only working wallet or move your full balance to an untested setup.

[ ] Consider loss, theft, fire, and water.
    Think about who can access backups and whether a single event could destroy every copy.

[ ] Practise your inheritance plan.
    Consider who needs to be involved and rehearse the agreed process safely. Coordinate legal arrangements with a qualified adviser.

[ ] Know how to get legitimate help.
    Support should never ask for your seed phrase or private keys. Slow down when anyone pressures you to act immediately.

Unsure about a step? Pause and check official wallet documentation.
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