Business,Operations,Guide,Module 3.3

Module 3.4

Legacy Comparison and Context

To put multi-sig in context: Multi-signature arrangements have existed long before cryptocurrency. Joint bank accounts requiring two signatures, corporate approval matrices, and even the concept of nuclear launch codes needing two officers to turn keys are all about shared control to prevent unilateral action. Multi-sig wallets in crypto take these principles and enforce them with cryptographic certainty. There’s no way around the rule – the smart contract won’t execute unless the signatures are present. This reduces the need to trust individuals; instead, you trust the math and the protocol which require collaboration.

From a corporate governance standpoint, using a multi-sig like Safe signals good practice. It provides an audit trail of who approved what (the blockchain record will show which addresses signed the transaction). It aligns with checks-and-balances approaches familiar to any auditor or compliance officer, but in a more transparent and automated way.

Module 3.5 -- Your Role with Safe