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Beginner’s Guide to Wallets, Self-Custody & Nodes

Bitcoin Wallet: Formats
COLD HARDWARE
Your bitcoin is protected by your private keys. Always buy hardware from the Manufacture Only.
MULTISIG WALLETS

Create a recovery phrase using dice
MNEMONIC SEED
We teach Mnemonic Seed Encryption, so if someone finds your backup they still can’t read it.



RUNNING A BITCOIN NODE
It’s more than a program that fully validates transactions and blocks. Build your own Bitcoin Node.

Print your own free templates here: SeedQR Templates
Note about storing Bitcoin:
For individuals with meaningful value in digital assets (e.g., high-net-worth or institutional levels), third-party custodians provide secure key management while leveraging cold storage to minimize online risks. These services hold your private keys on your behalf, often with insurance, regulatory compliance, and additional features like staking. Based on current market leaders, my top three recommendations are:
BitGo: Specializing in digital asset custody, this is great for those prioritizing multi-signature security and insurance up to $250M. They offer fully offline cold storage across regulated entities in the US, Europe, and beyond, supporting over 1,550 assets with features like self-custody options and regular audits. It’s particularly appealing for family offices or investors wanting flexible key management.
Fidelity Digital Assets: As a subsidiary of the established financial giant Fidelity Investments, this is ideal for those seeking bank-like reliability. They use offline cold-vault storage with multi-site key management and 24/7 on-site security, supporting major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Key advantages include NY-chartered trust status, integration with trading services, and segregated accounting for high-value holdings.
Coinbase Custody (via Coinbase Prime): A strong choice for scalability and broad asset support (over 360 assets). They store funds in cold storage wallets, with features like staking and DAO voting without leaving cold storage, plus $320M in insurance coverage. Regulated as a NYDFS trust company with SOC audits, it’s suited for high-value users needing integrated prime brokerage.

Are you embarking on a Bitcoin journey or looking to fortify your current stance?
Backing Up Your Assets
Are your assets backed up incase of accidentally loss, fire, water and theft?
An honest reality is that owning crypto means you are the security guard, customer service agent, tech support, and insurance agent.
A robust backup plan from the beginning will create a solid foundation for your lifetime of owning cryptocurrencies.
This topic can be complicated since there are many ways to do it and everyone’s situation is different. Do I use paper wallets, memorize password phrases or engrave my keys on titanium?! It’s difficult to apply a strategy you may read online and hope that it works for you in the long term.
What I do is save you time, effort and increase the safety of your assets often with just 1 session.
I’ll get a understanding of what your short term and long term needs are and will create a customized plan that is resilient enough to deal with accidentally loss, fire, water, theft and any other unique needs you may have.
What are Bitcoin Timelocks?
A timelock allows a Bitcoin transaction to be created such that the recipient of the outputs cannot spend them for a specified time. The amount of time can be specified by either block height or Unix timestamp. The timelock is specified in a dedicated part of each transaction.


Retirement funds into Bitcoin?
At Bitcoin Consulter, we transcend borders to assist our clients in navigating Bitcoin for a secure retirement. Whether you are based in the US, or any corner of the globe, we our are adept at guiding you on leveraging your retirement funds to invest in Bitcoin. With a tailored approach, we help you secure the potential of Bitcoin to serve as a robust foundation for your retirement portfolio.
Engage with us to embark on a journey towards securing a future of financial freedom, unbounded by traditional financial systems, and fueled by the promise of Bitcoin and collaborative custody.
Bitcoin IRA (U.S.)
After you understand the importance of bitcoin as a new form of money, you may start to wonder whether you would want to hold it in a retirement savings vehicle like an individual retirement account (IRA).
Bitcoin Mgmt. Asset Protection
Navigating the dynamic world of Bitcoin demands not just astute investments but a shield against the innate risks that come with it. At Bitcoin Consulter we’ve meticulously crafted our services to encapsulate this philosophy. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or venturing into the bitcoin arena for the first time our comprehensive risk management and asset protection services have you covered.
- No Counter Party Risk: We prioritize your security by negating counter-party vulnerabilities, ensuring that your bitcoin investments remain intact, and help you immune to third-party discrepancies.
- Seamless and Secure Bitcoin Transactions:
- Risk-Free Transaction Options: Our commitment to you extends beyond just security. We aim to eliminate potential losses from your bitcoin journey ensuring each step you take is fortified against pitfalls.
Inheritance Planning
So far at least 14% of all bitcoins have been lost, 3 million coins at $10k each that’s $30 billion worth) so this is a real and significant issue.
Often when we go about our financial lives we don’t think about what will happen to our assets when we die. In the traditional financial world, not thinking about death is not the best idea but also not the worst as it will get figured out somehow even though it maybe difficult and costly to your heirs.
But what happens when you don’t have cryptoasset inheritance planning in place before your die, what happens to your cryptoasset? They die also! Cryptoasset are only owned by you, there is no FDIC insurance or bank agent that will help your heirs.

By working with me I’ll help you save time by learning about your specific needs and will create a plan that works for the long term.
I’ll deliver written plans so you’ll remember what we spoke about year after year along with templates and forms to make it easy. My inheritance planning theories are based on teachings by Pamela Morgan and Bitcoin expert Andreas Antonopoulos. Often 1-2 hours is all we need.

21 Lessons:
What I’ve Learned from Falling Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Paperback – December 18, 2019
If you like the book and want to thank Gigi, you can also consider buying the paperback version from Amazon.

Discover Bitcoin
“Not Your Keys Not Your Coins” is a phrase used in the crypto world to express the belief that investors cannot be certain of their crypto holdings unless they are stored in a wallet for which they personally have the keys. A private key is a means of identifying you as the true owner, and without a private key, your crypto is being held by a third-party, such as your preferred crypto exchange, who act as the gatekeeper to your coins so long as your coins are on their exchange. Exchanges have full control over customer accounts and can control trades, limit withdrawals, revoke access, and freeze transactions at their discretion.
Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors or a Institutional Custodian. , we are a bitcoin and digital asset consulting firm. The content on this website and our YouTube videos are for educational purposes only and merely cite our own personal opinions.
In order to make the best financial decision that suits your own needs, you must conduct your own research and seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor if necessary.
Know that all investments involve some form of risk and there is no guarantee that you will be successful in making, saving, or investing money; nor is there any guarantee that you won’t experience any loss when investing. Always remember to make smart decisions and do your own research!


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