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Taking self-custody of Bitcoin is crucial for true ownership. When Bitcoin is held on exchanges or third-party apps, it does not belong to you; instead, it belongs to those entities. This principle is illustrated by the fact that if your funds are not in your own wallet, they are not truly yours. Ensuring that you control your Bitcoin requires backing up your seed phrase and using hardware wallets.