Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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How secure are your bitcoin? Don't make easily avoidable mistakes when it comes to your cryptocurrency security and storage. Watch this video and make sure you're not storing your bitcoin in one of the worst places!

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0:00 What are the worst ways to store bitcoin?
0:16 Worst place to store bitcoin
1:56 2nd worst practice: Non-custodial, web wallet, without 2FA
2:31 3rd worst practice: Poorly secured desktop computer
3:23 The best ways to store bitcoin

Andreas has been asked, "what's the best way to secure my bitcoin" but this is the first time he's been asked what are the worst ways to store bitcoin. In this video, Andreas discusses custodial bitcoin security, two factor authentication, non-custodial bitcoin web wallets, and cryptocurrency desktop wallets.

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