2026-01-09 11:28:06

The $ShieldsAI narrative raises an interesting question: not everyone's cut out for crypto. The barriers aren't just technical—they're philosophical. When you're dealing with decentralized systems and self-custody, accountability shifts entirely to the user. That's liberating for those who get it, but honestly? A lot of people aren't ready for that responsibility.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-09 11:54

To be honest, self-custody is just a sieve that instantly separates the newbies from the players. Most people don't want to bear the costs that come with this freedom; they still prefer the fallback feeling of centralized systems.

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SchrodingerProfit

· 01-09 11:53

Basically, it's only when you lose your wallet that you realize what self-redemption truly means, haha.

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Fren_Not_Food

· 01-09 11:47

ngl that's why most people are still lying on centralized exchanges... Self-custody really isn't something everyone can handle.

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BlindBoxVictim

· 01-09 11:44

That hits pretty close to home... The right to self-custody is indeed not something everyone can handle.

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ApeDegen

· 01-09 11:29

You're not wrong; the self-management approach really isn't something everyone can accept. Most people still want a parent to tell them what to do; with crypto, you have to take the blame yourself.

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