> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bool.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bool.network/interoperability-protocol/self-custody.md).

# Self Custody

By combining Taproot with [DHC](https://docs.bool.network/interoperability-protocol/dynamic-hidden-committee-dhc), Bool Network enables Bitcoin DeFi with self-custody, ensuring cryptographic trust for Restaking, Bitcoin-Collateralized Stablecoin, and Bridge applications on native Bitcoin.

<figure><img src="https://362083554-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FBPzEwQWF8yFmEtNtg2pz%2Fuploads%2F0cFelEYYWxPe6u3AVyO9%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=291a25d3-c0c6-4e16-b096-451ab505a52e" alt=""><figcaption><p>The self custody </p></figcaption></figure>