If you don't understand the code, you don't really understand bitcoin
I feel like too many people are all about "don't trust, verify" etc. but never really tried to learn how to read code.
I agree. But this is true of many things. You don't understand cars until you've taken an engine apart and rebuilt a broken transmission. Systems need to be designed so that they suit even those who are not technically proficient. This is why I think self-custody is appropriate for a minority.
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