Security Mastery: Protecting Your Assets
The skills and habits that separate those who keep their crypto from those who lose it. Real attacks, real numbers, real defenses.
6 lessons · 1 hr 41 min · intermediate
- 1Private Keys, Signatures, and Seed PhrasesUnderstanding the cryptography that proves ownership and the practical mechanics of self-custody.12 min
- 2Hardware Wallets and Cold StorageHow hardware wallets actually work, the differences between brands, and how to set up bulletproof cold storage.11 min
- 3Phishing, Social Engineering, and Wallet DrainersHow attackers actually steal crypto from real people, with current 2024-2026 case studies and concrete defenses.11 min
- 4Operational Security: Habits for Long-Term SafetyThe day-to-day practices that keep crypto safe over years — exchange selection, account security, threat models, and inheritance planning.10 min
- 5Inheritance Planning and Estate SecurityHow to plan for what happens to your cryptocurrency when you cannot manage it yourself anymore. Real-world examples, professional services, and the cryptographic, legal, and family coordination dimensions of crypto estate planning.20 min
- 6Real-World Key Compromise Case StudiesDetailed case studies of cryptocurrency lost or compromised through key, password, and seed phrase failures. From Stefan Thomas and James Howells to Quadriga, Mt. Gox key management, SIM swap victories, and the lessons modern holders should take from billions of dollars in permanent losses.37 min
Educational only — not financial advice.