How to Secure Your Bitcoin Like a Pro

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In this episode, I’m joined by Rob Segers, founder of BitSaga, a company that helps people safely secure and manage their Bitcoin. Rob has spent years guiding individuals and families through the process of moving from exchanges to true self-custody - and in this conversation, we break down what that really means.

We talk about why holding your own keys is the foundation of Bitcoin’s freedom, how to choose the right hardware wallet, and what practical steps beginners can take to protect their holdings. Rob also shares insights on common myths, best practices for storing seed phrases, and when to consider more advanced setups like multisig or running a node.

Whether you’re brand new to Bitcoin or ready to take the next step toward sovereignty, this episode will help you understand not just why self-custody matters, but how to do it confidently.

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👉 Guest: Rob Seger of Bitsaga: https://link.bitcoinkatie.com/bitsaga
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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:57 The importance of self-custody in bitcoin
03:26 What Bitsaga does
07:37 Bitcoin security at different wealth levels
11:52 Self-custody myths
17:50 Essential items for self-custody setup
24:58 Password managers for bitcoin security
26:24 Storing seed phrases online - yes or no
27:52 Seed phrases and 'health checks' for self-custody
29:58 Can you have multiple wallets?
32:36 Do you need to run a Bitcoin node?
34:46 Using a node for more than just BTC
38:46 More cost-effective alternative for a node
39:40 What to look for in a hardware wallet
42:18 The importance of usability of a wallet
42:59 What does 'open-source' mean?
46:38 The Coldcard wallet
47:44 Ledger Flex wallet
48:51 Keystone wallet
49:40 Bitbox wallet
50:00 Foundation Passport Core
50:44 Rob's top 3 wallet picks for beginners
56:34 Katie's 3 wallet choices
01:01:02 Being a bitcoin maxi & spending BTC


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