Multisig Security Framework
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How to use this guide
Quick start: New to multisigs? Start with the Foundation for the essentials, then jump to your role:
- Setting up a new multisig? → Multisig Administration: Setup & Configuration and Registration & Documentation
- Joining as a signer? → Joining a Multisig and Hardware Wallet Setup
- Need to sign a transaction? → Signing & Verification: Safe Multisig and Squads
- Emergency situation? → Emergency Procedures
Core principles
- Security first: Every multisig must meet minimum security standards
- Operational readiness: Procedures that work under pressure
- Clear accountability: Everyone knows their role and responsibilities
- Emergency preparedness: Plans for when things go wrong
Framework Structure
1. Foundation
- Secure Multisig Best Practices - Core requirements for all multisigs
2. Multisig Administration
- Planning & Classification - Assess requirements and classify risk
- Setup & Configuration - Deploy and configure multisigs
- Registration & Documentation - Document and verify setup
- Communication Setup - Establish secure communication channels
- Use Case Specific Requirements - Special requirements by type
3. For Signers
- Hardware Wallet Setup - Secure device configuration
- Seed Phrase Management - Protect your recovery keys
- Joining a Multisig - Verification and onboarding process
- Safe Multisig: Step-by-Step Verification - Safely verify and sign transactions
- Emergency Procedures - Handle key compromise and emergencies
- Backup Signing & Infrastructure - Use backup interfaces
- Personal Security (OpSec) - Protect your accounts and devices
- Incident Reporting - Report security issues and incidents
- Offboarding - Safely leave a multisig role
4. Reference
- Implementation Checklist - Verify readiness for multisig operations