MultiSignature Wallet

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MultiSignature Wallet

What is a Multi-Signature Wallet?

A Multisig Wallet is a type of digital wallet that uses multisignature addresses. This means that a crypto transaction requires more than one private key to sign and authorize, or that several different keys can be used to generate a signature in some cases.

What Are Multisig Wallets Used For?

A multi-sig wallet is designed to reduce the possibility of a single point of failure, whether two, three, four or more signatures are required. The cryptocurrency network creates a transaction whenever a user transfers funds from his or her wallet. By digitally signing on this transaction, the user authorizes the network to handle their funds and deliver the amount to the intended address. Some wallets require only one signature for authorization, while others require multiple signatures from multiple users or co-owners.

How to create a Multisig Wallet for Bitcoin or Ethereum?

It is quite simple and convenient to create a multisig wallet on Guarda. To create Multisig, the data of the main wallets are used (public key for BTC, public address for ETH).
Currencies supporting Multisig in Guarda:

  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum

To create a Multisig wallet you need to follow a few steps:

  1. Open your Guarda Wallet (or create a wallet in case you don’t have it)
  2. Open the Wallets tab and enter “Bitcoin” or “Ethereum”
  3. Сhoose Bitcoin or Ethereum multisig wallet
  4. Create a multisignature wallet (select a minimum signatures to spend, enter the participants and publish your multisig wallet)
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Pros and Cons of multisig wallets

Pros Cons
Safety
A multi-signature wallet alleviates the security concerns associated with a single private key mechanism.
Recovery process
The recovery process in a multi-signature wallet is time-consuming.
No dependency on one device
A crypto user, for instance, can keep one private key on his or her mobile phone and the other on his or her desktop or laptop computer.
Extra knowledge
Setting up a multi-signature wallet is more difficult than setting up a single-signature wallet.
Ideal to use as an escrow account
It can function as an account in which one party keeps their funds for the other party to see and withdraw only after the other party has delivered the goods or services that were promised.
Lack of a third-party custodian
It is difficult to search for legal recourse if something goes wrong
Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Since users can store private keys on multiple devices, multi-sig can also be used as a form of two-factor authentication (2FA).
Transaction Speed
Since a multisig wallet requires another party, device, or location to access the wallet to authorize a transaction, it is often slower than single-sig

When the benefits and drawbacks are considered, it is reasonable to conclude that, despite a few drawbacks, multi-signature wallets are a much more credible and secure alternative for managing crypto funds.

FAQ

1. How do I get a multisig wallet?

Open Guarda Wallet, then find the wallet tab and enter in the search box “Bitcoin” or “Ethereum”. Find a “Bitcoin” or “Ethereum” multisig wallet and create it. Select minimum signatures to spend, enter the participants and publish your multisig wallet.


2. Is multisig necessary?

It is not necessary. However, if you need a more secure way to store your Bitcoin or Ethereum, then a multisignature wallet is your choice.


3. How does BTC multisig work?

If co-owner A wishes to transfer funds in a 2-2 multi-signature bitcoin wallet, the wallet generates a transaction that must be signed by co-owner A first. Until the other co-owner signs the same transaction, the fund will remain in the wallet. After co-owner B signs it, the wallet broadcasts the transaction to the network and finally transfers the funds.

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