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She chased yield on Celsius, trusted FTX, and learned the hardest way what happens when you don’t hold your own Bitcoin. Today, Bitcoin Katie shares her story of collapsed exchanges, rebuilding trust, and why self-custody is the most important lesson for every beginner.In this episode,  @bitcoinkatie  reveals how she went from “number go up” to full sovereignty, explains the stages of self-custody, and shows how to protect your Bitcoin for the long run.Chapters00:00 Episode Preview01:26 Sat Chats Welcome | Meet Bitcoin Katie03:14 The Importance of Self-Custody06:59 Navigating Exchanges and Security10:08 Understanding Self-Custody for Beginners13:09 Gradual Steps to Secure Bitcoin16:08 Planning for Future Bitcoin Value18:57 Practical Self-Custody Solutions22:11 Katie's Personal Self-Custody Experience23:08 The Importance of Testing Transactions24:41 Understanding Self-Custody Responsibilities26:15 Building Confidence in Bitcoin Management28:16 The Journey from Beginner to Pro30:06 Practicing Self-Custody Skills32:14 Exploring Advanced Self-Custody Techniques35:02 Running Your Own Bitcoin Node36:53 Becoming a Self-Sovereign Individual38:50 The Evolution of Bitcoin Knowledge40:59 Lessons Learned from Exchange Failures44:15 Looking Ahead: Future Bitcoin Goals46:35 The OfferLinks for Today’s Show Notes:— https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie— https://bitcoinwell.com/satchats⬇️⬇️⬇️— Sat Chats is a Bitcoin podcast for the curious, cautious, and not-quite-coiners. If you’ve got questions about Bitcoin, we’ve got answers. — Every episode ends with our guests choosing: $50 in cash… or $50 in Bitcoin.— Subscribe and turn on notifications to join our journey to 10,000 subscribers and get your shot at 2 million sats.— Drop your questions or Bitcoin myths in the comments (we read every one).— This show is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.Support Sat Chats directly by:— Zapping Lightning to satchats@getalby.com— Grabbing your slot in the studio today at https://satchats.com/— Sending Bitcoin to bc1q5yrwe6qxujzumg5j28g0rvckx9n859sa08fupc— Sponsorship inquiries can be sent to show@satchats.com