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by SwiftyBug 959 days ago
The ability to self-custody is not something average, every day people need.
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That is like saying insurance is not in not something average, every day people need. If the rare event doesn't happen to you then yes it is a waste of money, but if it does you will be thankful to have it.
The same thing can be said about having bulletproof cars, wearing a helmet anytime when you are outside, carrying a lifejacket with you all the time. Those are things that cater to specific threat models. And those are not the threat models of average, every day people.
Average people address it by having cash. If you want digital cash crypto is your best option.