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Controlled Multisigs

Understanding Config Authority with Squads

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Last updated 8 months ago

Using a Controlled Multisig is not recommended for most use-cases. Please understand the tradeoffs of having a valid Config Authority before choosing to use this setup.

What is a Controlled Multisig?

To put it simply, a Controlled Multisig is a multisig with a set . This allows the set config authority to manipulate the config of the Squad without being subject to consensus, causing the set key to essentially function as an admin.

Why use a Config Authority?

Any setups that require a single admin for config changes are suited for a Controlled Multisig. If you are an organization that requires a C-level executive to have specific config control, then a controlled multisig may be in order.

Config Authority