What Happens to Your Bitcoin If You Die Tomorrow? (JWP61)

What happens to your Bitcoin if you die tomorrow? In Episode 61 of The Jake Woodhouse Podcast, I explore the core principles of self-custody, explain why it matters, and share a practical setup anyone can follow to take full control of their money. I cover common mistakes, the tradeoffs between convenience and security, and how to plan ahead so your Bitcoin is passed on with intention and clarity.

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“A”: your Bitcoin self-custody protocol: https://www.notion.so/A-your-Bitcoin-self-custody-protocol-20f387d5755080ee8842d47c61d2eab3

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - The Basics of Bitcoin Self-Custody

4:00 - What Happens to Your Bitcoin if You Die Tomorrow?

5:03 - Buying Through an Exchange

7:11 - Bitcoin Custodians, Single-Sig, and Multi-Sig

11:24 - Theya: Bitcoin Custody

13:39 - Self-Custody is Scary, but also Empowering

16:04 - Stopping the “$5 Wrench Attack”

17:00 - Seed Phrases

18:48 - Inheritance Planning

20:23 - Theya’s Recovery Guide

25:17 - Reach Out!

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