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How the ULTRA RICH protect themselves: Bitcoiner Lessons from Private Security

51 minutes Posted Apr 2, 2025 at 5:51 am.

Introduction: The rising value of Bitcoin and the growing physical risks for holders. 00:04:30 - Real-World Threats: Ledger Co-Founder Kidnapping and Beyond00:09:15 - Wayne DeCoste: 15+ Years in Executive Protection 00:14:00 - Five-Point Security Framework: Prepare, Detect, Deter, Delay, Defend00:25:45 - Minimizing Your Digital Footprint: Stay Off the Radar00:36:20 - Travel and Residential Security: Protect Your Home and Journeys00:47:10 - Q&A: Mistakes to Avoid and Success StoriesConnect with Wayne DeCoste and Rescor Group:• Website: https://www.rescorgroup.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynedecosteSchedule a Free Discovery Session with Nathan to learn more about how Bitcoin Mentor can Fast-Track your Bitcoin Education and Level Up your Self-Custody Security: https://bitcoinmentor.io/?fluent-booking=calendar&host=nathan-1712797202&event=30minStruggling to explain Bitcoin to friends and family without losing them to complexity or misinformation? Blockhunters - The Bitcoin Board Game is your solution—a fast-paced, strategic game crafted by Bitcoin enthusiasts to make learning about Bitcoin fun and effortless. Through real-world stories like the García family battling hyperinflation or Omar escaping the CFA franc system, players build a blockchain, protect private keys, and compete for block rewards in just 30 minutes. It’s the ultimate tool for orangepilling at meetups, game nights, or casual gatherings—no preaching required. Visit BlockhuntersGame.com and use code BTCMENTOR for 10% off to start sparking Bitcoin curiosity today!FREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway:New to Bitcoin? Get Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger FREE! Click here: bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-money BOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/Subscribe to Mentor Sessions:Don’t miss out—subscribe and follow us: BTC Sessions: x.com/BTCsessionsNathan: x.com/theBTCmentorGary: x.com/GaryLeeNYC#BitcoinSecurity #PersonalProtection #CryptoSafety #ExecutiveProtection #DigitalFootprint #BitcoinEducation #Bitcoin #HODL #btc #Cryptocurrency #Podcast #BitcoinPodcast #BTCSessions

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Mentor Sessions Ep.005: In this must-watch episode, we explore Bitcoin security with a deep dive into personal protection for hodlers. As Bitcoin’s value soars, physical threats—like the infamous “$5 wrench attack” and the chilling kidnapping and torture of Ledger co-founder David Ballard—highlight the stakes. How do you safeguard your Bitcoin wealth? We’re joined by Wayne DeCoste, CEO of Rescor Group, a seasoned executive protection expert with over 15 years protecting Fortune 500 leaders and high-net-worth individuals. Wayne unveils his five-point security framework—prepare, detect, deter, delay, and defend—alongside strategies to shrink your digital footprint, lower your risk profile, and counter organized crime. Get actionable advice for home, travel, and everyday safety.Video Highlights:• Bitcoiners as targets: Why physical security matters• The Ledger co-founder incident• Wayne DeCoste’s protection expertise• Five-point security framework• Digital footprint minimization• Travel and residential safetyChapters:

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