Bitcoin custodians
A custodian holds private keys or controls withdrawal authority on behalf of users, simplifying operations while introducing counterparty dependence.
Why it matters
A custodian holds private keys or controls withdrawal authority on behalf of users, simplifying operations while introducing counterparty dependence.
Key ideas
- A custodian holds private keys or controls withdrawal authority on behalf of users, simplifying operations while introducing counterparty dependence.
- This topic belongs to California Bitcoin’s custody knowledge layer.
- Use primary and technical sources where possible, and distinguish protocol facts from market narratives.
Primary and technical sources
Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto