Description:
"In a world where control over your assets, identity, and information often rests in the hands of others, Foundations of Self-Custody, this free E-Book, offers a roadmap to reclaim what's rightfully yours. From safeguarding personal wealth to securing entire civilizations, this book dives deep into the principles of self-custody—exploring how complex and resilient systems can be built on the foundation of individual control. Whether you're an individual, a family, an organization, or even part of a network state, discover how self-custody is the key to autonomy, security, and freedom in the modern world."
Custody and the Human Condition
History of Custody in Banking
History of Custody on the Internet
The (Re)Introduction of Self-Custody into Society
Defining Self-Custody
Types of Self Custody
Individual Self-Custody
Organization Self-Custody
Network State Self-Custody
The Future of Self-Custody
Custody - The Essence of Self
Transfer - The Essence of Relationships
Custody and Transfer - The Birth of Civilizations
Decentralization - Humanity’s Level Up
Background
Section 1 Pre-Barter - The Dawn of Ownership
Barter - The Birth of Complex Trade
Modern Banking - The Transition to Custodial Banking
Background
Passwords
2-Factor Authentication
Authenticator Apps
Pass Keys
Fusion of Banking and the Internet
The Shift from Barter to Custodial Banking
Custodial Systems in the Age of the Internet
The Advent of Distributed Ledger Technology
The Reemergence of Self-Custody
Principle 1: Self-Custody is Control
Principle 2: Self-Custody is a Spectrum
Principle 3: Self-Custody is Recursive
Case Study 1: Your Email Address
Case Study 2: Your Bank Account
Case Study 3: Your Crypto Exchange Account
Case Study 4: Your Financial History
Case Study 5: Your Driver’s License
Case Study 6: Your Biometrics
Case Study 7: Your Social Media Profile
Case Study 8: Your Secret Vault
Case Study 9: Your Bitcoin
What is Biological Self-Custody
Biological Self-Custody: Fingerprints
Biological Self-Custody: Iris Scans
Biological Self-Custody: Acoustic Profile
Biological Self-Custody: Brain Wave Profile
Biological Self-Custody: DNA Sequencer
What is Digital Self-Custody
What is Digital Self-Custody in Theory
What is Digital Self-Custody In Practice
Mediums of Digital Self Custody
Browser Wallets
Desktop Wallets
Mobile Wallets
Smart Card Wallets
USB Wallets
Mini-Smartphone Wallets
The Nuances of Hardware Wallets
What is Relational Self-Custody
Multi-Sig Wallets
MPC Wallets
Multi-Sig vs MPC Wallets
Scope of Custody for an Individual
Options for Self-Custody for the Individual
Configurations for Self-Custody for the Individual
Scope of Self-Custody for an Organization
Self-Custody of Algorithms
Self-Custody of Relations
Self Custody of Machines
Scope of Self-Custody for a Network State
Self-Custody of Territory for a Network State
Self-Custody of the Identity Stack
Self-Custody of the Means of Production
Self-Custody of the Means of Communication
Self-Custody of the Collective Intelligence