A design bar for coercion-resistant custody, and where duressfeatures land against it

Posted by yurisvb

Aug 26, 2026/13:39 UTC

The analysis provided in the document available at this source compares the statistics of jewelry theft to wrench attacks, highlighting the actuarial costs associated with Bitcoin self-custody versus self-custody of jewelry. The findings suggest that the financial burden of securing Bitcoin oneself exceeds that of securing physical valuables like jewelry. This insight suggests a reevaluation of the security methods currently used for Bitcoin custody, particularly those that expose users to risks such as "deadly-race-vulnerability." The recommendation is clear: avoid relying on less transparent and risk-prone security practices for asset protection.

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