
Just a couple of thoughts, because fuck you. The tradeoffs between custodial and self-custodial bitcoin are nothing new. A certain amount of concern over nostr:npub1hcwcj72tlyk7thtyc8nq763vwrq5p2avnyeyrrlwxrzuvdl7j3usj4h9rq ‘s decision to leave the US is understandable, and certainly US users would be wise to remove their funds asap and find alternatives. I’d even go so far as to say users everywhere should take this all as a clear reminder of what could happen when using custodial services, and evaluate the level of risk they’re taking with their sats. But there are a lot of people on here who clearly want very badly for WoS to be an evil villain, and are willing to twist definitions and circumstances in order to turn this situation into that. It only hurts your argument and your reputation to exaggerate the facts of the situation to the extent some have. WoS decision was a shock, and the timing sucked, but beyond recognizing that all anyone is doing is speculating. Custodians are clearly a risk. Use them only when necessary. But self-custodial lightning is not always the answer, and it certainly isn’t easy enough for just anyone to do. Understand the risks in your setup and choice of wallets, and proceed accordingly. And never stop learning and orange pilling others. 💜🤙
