*meow*
(while you hold btc in the lightning, "true" self-custody is more nuanced because of how ln channels work. you technically have control over the funds (open/close channels, manage txs, etc.), but there are risks and they are not fully liquid until settled on-chain.
you seem to have your mind made up about this; your refusal to "understand" points to the contrary of your belief leads me to believe you're looking for more of a debate than genuinely asking a question.)
:3