Multi-Signature DAO (Multi-sig)

A Multi-Signature DAO operates like a traditional multi-sig wallet but with additional governance features. It's perfect for small teams or organizations that need shared control over assets and decis

Creating a Multi-Signature DAO

Multi-sig DAOs are ideal for small teams, treasuries, or situations where you need a specific group of trusted individuals to approve all decisions.

Prerequisites

Before creating your Multi-Signature DAO:

• Solana wallet with at least 2 SOL (or 2.5 SOL for initial DAO metadata) + network fees

• List of signers with their wallet addresses

• Clear agreement on signing thresholds and responsibilities

1

Start Multi-Sig Creation

Navigate to Realms and click Create DAO, then select Create Multisig.

2

Basic Configuration

Enter your multi-sig DAO details:

• DAO Name: Choose a descriptive name for your organization

• Description: Explain the purpose and scope of the multi-sig

• DAO Image: 1mb Max 512x512px

• DAO Banner: 2mb Max 1200x400px

• Category: DeFi, Social, Web3, NFT, Gaming, Legal, Other

• Socials Links: Website, Twitter, Discord

3

Signer Setup

Add the wallet addresses that will be signers:

• Primary Signers: Core team members who can approve transactions

• Verification: Double-check all wallet addresses are correct

4

Review Settings

Review all your DAO configuration before deployment:

• Verify all parameters are correct

• Ensure treasury settings are appropriate

5

Advanced Configuration (Optional)

Custom set up voting parameters:

• Max Voting Time: How long members have to vote

• Cool-off Period: Duration after the voting ends during which the vote can only be removed or voted NO

• Approval Quorum: Percentage of total supply needed to pass proposals

• Treasury: Amount of initial treasuries upon creation

Critical: Losing access to enough signer wallets can permanently lock your multi-sig. Always maintain secure backups and recovery procedures.

Security Note: Never store all signing keys in the same location or with the same person. Distribute risk across multiple trusted parties.