Matěj Žák

Bitcoin was created for financial freedom and self-sovereignty—but where are we now? It’s co-opted by institutional finance, locked in ETFs, and mostly held on centralized exchanges, where users don’t truly own their Bitcoin. The solution? Take back control. By embracing self-custody and decentralization, we can return Bitcoin to its original purpose: personal freedom and financial independence.

Self-custody is not just a feature—it’s the foundation of Bitcoin as Satoshi intended. But for too long, it’s been seen as intimidating or overly technical. That’s changing fast.

This panel explores the new generation of self-custody tools that are easy to use, hard to lose, and designed to bring Bitcoin ownership to everyone—without compromising on privacy or security. You’ll hear from builders and thinkers creating solutions that lower the barrier to entry while preserving Bitcoin’s core principles.

Whether you're managing your own keys or building tools for others to do it safely, this session will equip you with real-world insights, best practices, and the mindset shift needed to move from custody to sovereignty.