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About Tron Multi-Signature Addresses

Last updated: 09/11/2025

1. What is a multi-signature address on Tron?

A multi-signature (multi-sig) address is a wallet address that requires multiple private keys to approve a transaction. Instead of a single user signing off, multiple parties must authorize the action for it to go through.
 
Common Use Cases:
 
i. Shared control of company or team funds
ii. Enhanced fund security
iii. Protection against misuse or accidental transfers by a single individual
 
Feature Regular Address Multi-Sig Address
Control By one person (single private key) By multiple co-signers
Signatures One required Multiple required (e.g., 2-of-3)
Use Case Personal assets Team funds, or high-security scenarios
Security Normal More secure, but complex to manage
 
⚠️ Note: Multi-sig addresses are currently not supported for transactions in KuCoin Web3 Wallet or most standard wallets. Limitations Include:
 
• Multi-sig transactions require multiple approvals, so they can't be sent as quickly as with a regular account
• Cannot directly pay TRX gas fees or interact with DApps
 

2. How do I know if I’m using a multi-sig address?

You might unknowingly be using a multi-sig address if:
 
i. The address was created by a platform or smart contract, not manually by you
ii. When sending a transaction, you encounter error messages such as “Unable to sign” or “Multi-signature authorization required”
iii. The address is labeled as “Multi-signature” on blockchain explorers such as Tronscan
 

3. Solutions / Recommendations

Issue Suggested Action
Unable to send funds Switch to a regular address or use the wallet tool that created the multi-sig address
(e.g., TronLink supports partial multi-sig features)
Can’t interact with DApps Switch back to a regular address for DApp interactions
Not sure if it’s a multi-sig address Use Tronscan to check if the address is marked as multi-signature
 
Additional Notes: i. Multi-signature addresses are often not recommended for new users. Currently, the KuCoin Web3 Wallet does not support multi-sig wallets.
ii. If you're unable to operate an address, make sure you have all required co-signers’ approvals.
 
If you encounter any issues, we recommend contacting customer support or technical assistance for help.