Multiple wallets have experienced theft one after another, with a total loss of 40,000 USDT, and I have also fallen into many scam traps—these painful lessons have completely changed my understanding of asset management.

I used to firmly believe that decentralization was the way to go, and that keeping funds on DEXs meant they were truly in my own control. But reality taught me a harsh lesson—self-custody requires extremely high security awareness and technical skills. A single careless operation or an authorization mistake could cause assets to disappear instantly.

After going through these experiences, my strategy has actually reversed: large amounts of funds are still better kept on reputable CEXs for peace of mind. This doesn’t mean abandoning the decentralization concept, but rather recognizing my own capabilities and limits. Finding a method that suits you is the true mastery.