ARGUS as a Wallet (Multisig Made Invisible)
ARGUS is designed to feel like a normal wallet. Under the hood, however, it uses on-chain multisig infrastructure that's completely abstracted from the user experience.
The Multisig Problem
Traditional multisig solutions have a fundamental usability problem:
- Complex UI: Users must understand multisig proposals, approvals, and execution
- Coordination Overhead: Multiple parties must coordinate to sign transactions
- Institutional Complexity: Designed for organizations, not individuals
- High Friction: Every transaction requires multiple steps and approvals
Result: Multisig is secure but impractical for most users.
The ARGUS Solution
ARGUS solves this by making multisig invisible.
User Experience
From the user's perspective, ARGUS works exactly like a normal wallet:
- Click "Send"
- Enter recipient and amount
- Review transaction
- Approve (with security verifications)
- Transaction executes
No multisig UI. No coordination. No complexity.
Under the Hood
Behind the scenes, ARGUS uses Squads Protocol V4 to enforce on-chain multisig:
- User creates transaction
- ARGUS creates multisig proposal (on-chain)
- User signs proposal
- ARGUS server verifies security layers
- Server co-signs if all verifications pass
- Transaction executes via Squads smart contract
Multisig is enforced, but the user never sees it.
How It Works
Standard Wallet
For the standard wallet (daily use), ARGUS works like a traditional hot wallet:
- Single keypair
- Fast transactions
- No multisig overhead
- Standard wallet experience
Use for: Daily spending, DeFi, frequent transactions.
Argus Vault
For Argus Vault (secure storage), ARGUS uses invisible multisig:
- Squads V4 multisig account
- 2-of-2 threshold (user + server)
- Security layers verified before server co-signs
- On-chain enforcement
Use for: Long-term holdings, high-value assets, maximum security.
The Invisible Multisig Architecture
Multisig Structure
Squads V4 Multisig
├── Member 1: User's Wallet Key
├── Member 2: ARGUS Server Key
└── Threshold: 2 of 2 (both signatures required)
Transaction Flow
User Action
↓
ARGUS creates proposal (invisible to user)
↓
User signs (normal wallet experience)
↓
Security verification (voice, location, etc.)
↓
Server co-signs (if all verifications pass)
↓
Transaction executes (via Squads)
↓
User sees success (normal wallet experience)
The user never interacts with multisig directly.
Benefits of Invisible Multisig
For Users
- Simple: Works like a normal wallet
- Fast: No coordination delays
- Secure: On-chain multisig enforcement
- Flexible: Choose security level per use case
For Security
- On-Chain Enforcement: Multisig rules enforced by smart contract
- Independent of Infrastructure: Security exists even if ARGUS servers are compromised
- Transparent: All approvals visible on-chain
- Proven: Built on Squads V4, used by major protocols
For Adoption
- No Learning Curve: Users don't need to understand multisig
- No Friction: No coordination or complex workflows
- Retail-Friendly: Designed for individuals, not institutions
- Scalable: Works for millions of users
Comparison
| Feature | Traditional Multisig | ARGUS Invisible Multisig |
|---|---|---|
| User Experience | Complex, institutional | Simple, retail-friendly |
| Coordination | Required | None |
| Learning Curve | Steep | None |
| Transaction Speed | Slow (coordination) | Fast (automated) |
| Security | High | High (on-chain) |
| Usability | Poor | Excellent |
| Adoption | Institutions only | Everyone |
Technical Implementation
Squads V4 Integration
ARGUS leverages Squads Protocol V4 for on-chain multisig:
- Program ID:
SQDS4ep65T869zMMBKyuUq6aD6EgTu8psMjkvj52pCf - Multisig Accounts: Created on-chain for each Argus Vault
- Transaction Proposals: On-chain proposal and approval workflow
- Execution: Enforced by smart contract
Server Co-Signing
The ARGUS server acts as a co-signer that:
- Verifies security layers (voice, location, hardware, etc.)
- Co-signs proposals only if all verifications pass
- Cannot create proposals (requires user signature)
- Cannot bypass security (on-chain enforcement)
Result: Server enables security without compromising user sovereignty.
Key Takeaways
- ARGUS makes multisig invisible to users
- Normal wallet experience with institutional security
- On-chain enforcement via Squads V4
- No coordination required
- Retail-friendly design
ARGUS proves that multisig can be secure, on-chain, and user-friendly—all at the same time.
Next Steps
- Multisig Enforcement (Squads V4) - Deep dive into Squads integration
- Wallet Architecture Overview - Understanding ARGUS architecture
- How Argus Vault Security Works - Security mechanisms explained