[Tony Yazbeck](The Bitcoin Way(https://www.thebitcoinway.com/): a battle-tested blueprint for true sovereignty where self-custody keys unlock borders, cybersecurity armor deflects state overreach, and ironclad inheritance plans defy systemic failure.

One ordinary day in 2019, the “Paris of the Middle East” imploded: bank accounts frozen overnight, life savings vaporized, a currency in freefall turning bread into gold and middle-class stability into dust.

From entrepreneur to destitute, Yazbeck found himself in a nation where hyperinflation would soon send gas prices soaring and force families to barter plumbing work for groceries. In the ashes, he discovered bitcoin wasn’t a speculative asset—it was an ark.

This is the manifesto of a man who stared into the abyss of fiat betrayal—and came back holding a torch for the unbreakable.

> The only way to truly own [#Bitcoin](🔐(https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f510.png)

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> Holding IOUs will never set you free

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Origins

Yes. The 2019 banking collapse in Lebanon changed everything for me. One day, I had a secure future: savings, plans, stability. The next, all of it was gone. Bank accounts were frozen, money seized. No warning. No recourse. I went from comfortable to homeless overnight.

That was my wake-up call. It was the moment I truly understood that if you don’t control your money, you don’t own it. Bitcoin became more than just an idea. It became survival. It gave me hope, strength, and a way to rebuild. That’s why [The Bitcoin Way](https://x.com/Thebitcoinway_) exists. Not theory. Not hype. Just a tool for freedom, because I’ve lived the alternative and barely made it out.

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When I lost everything in Lebanon, I realized custody was just the start. Owning bitcoin meant nothing if I couldn’t protect it, pass it on, or use it freely. That’s where the deeper needs came in.

Residency is about freedom of movement. Inheritance secures your legacy. Cybersecurity protects your sovereignty. These aren’t extras. They’re essentials. The common thread is control. Real bitcoin sovereignty means being untouchable across borders, across generations, and against threats. We built The Bitcoin Way around that truth because I lived what happens when you don’t.

Success isn’t just about securing keys. That’s the foundation, not the finish line. Real success is when a client feels free in every way: financially, digitally, and physically.

It means they understand what they hold, can move when needed, protect what’s theirs, and pass it on without fear. It’s peace of mind. Confidence. Control. When a client no longer depends on anyone to access or defend their wealth, that’s success at The Bitcoin Way.

Self-Custody Deep Dive

​​”Not your keys, not your coins” is not just a slogan. It’s a warning. If someone else holds your bitcoin, it’s not yours. It’s theirs with your name on it, until it’s gone.

FTX, Celsius, and others proved how fast it can vanish. Promises mean nothing when platforms collapse or get hacked. Even now, many still trust middlemen. That’s the risk. Centralized [custody](https://lightning.news/why-bitcoin-ownership-demands-self-custody/) brings hidden exposure, legal seizure, theft, and censorship.

Self-custody removes the weak link. It puts you in control. No one can freeze, steal, or lose what they don’t hold. If you’re serious about bitcoin, self-custody isn’t optional. It’s the whole point.

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The top fears are:

1. “What if I lose my seed phrase?”

2. “What if I mess up the setup?”

3. “What if someone hacks me?”

4. “What if something happens to me and my family can’t access it?”

These fears are valid. But they come from not knowing how to do it right.

At The Bitcoin Way, we guide people step by step. We remove guesswork. We help them build secure backups, strong inheritance plans, and personal threat models. We teach them how to protect their setup and stay calm under pressure.

Fear fades with knowledge and confidence. That’s what we give them.

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Sure. 

1\. Beginner (small stack):

2\. Intermediate (growing stack):

3\. Advanced (serious stack):

Start simple, stay safe, and scale as your stack grows. The Bitcoin Way helps you build the right setup for where you are and where you’re going.

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The biggest threat isn’t the tech. It’s human error.

Common mistakes:

1. Reusing passwords

2. Storing seed phrases digitally

3. Clicking phishing links

4. Oversharing online

5. Getting too comfortable

The number one rule: Slow down. Most mistakes happen when people rush, panic, or act on impulse. Take your time. Double-check everything. Think before you click or share.

Discipline beats tools and we train people to become their own strongest link.

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At the bare minimum, every bitcoiner needs:

1\. Secure seed phrase storage:

2\. Clear access plan:

3\. Inheritance setup:

Without these, your bitcoin can vanish in an accident, theft, or death.


Legacy & Holistic Sovereignty

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Plan B Residency is about freedom, not just finances. Governments can freeze assets, lock borders, or change laws overnight. If your life is tied to one country, you’re exposed.

Geographical diversification gives you options. A second residency means you can leave, rebuild, or protect your wealth when things go wrong. It’s personal security.

Bitcoin makes this possible. It’s borderless, portable, and doesn’t rely on banks. You can carry your entire net worth in your head or move it across the world in minutes.

The Bitcoin Way helps people align their financial freedom with physical freedom. One without the other is a weak strategy.

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Traditional inheritance doesn’t fit bitcoin. Wills can be exposed. Lawyers can leak info. Courts can delay or deny access. And if the heirs don’t understand bitcoin, it’s easy to lose everything.

The biggest pitfalls:

1. No clear instructions

2. Trusted people don’t know what to do

3. Private info stored in unsafe places

4. Relying on 3rd parties who don’t understand Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Way fixes this with a tailored plan. We help clients:

1. Create clear, private instructions

2. Use secure, distributed backups

3. Train trusted heirs or set up multi-step access

4. Avoid any digital trail that exposes their setup

The goal is simple: when the time comes, it works. Quietly, safely, and without chaos.