Here are some ways to take ownership
  1. Run a Node myNode Umbrel Start9 Citadel
  2. Buy a Hardware Device ColdCard Tapsigner Trezor SatsCard
Also, to simply start today, download Bitcoin Core into your computer.
That's basically the original software that Satoshi developed, it's free, runs in any device you already have.
Create a wallet there, learn how to use wallets, bitcoin transfers, etc.
Then continue from there. Or don't. That's up to you. The early retirement by bitcoin guy just uses that.
It's not perfect, it can be done much better, but it works, and it's better than having your coins in an exchange.
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I had no clue he only uses Bitcoin Core. That's funny.
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  1. CoinJoin
Whirlpool JoinMarket/Jam
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And here is the same statement in the form of art. In case points 1 and 2 are not clear enough.
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The money of the future btw. This is not practical at all. Unless they make it easy, an idiot-proof, it'll never go main stream.
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Why does bitcoin need to go mainstream?
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