Beta testing for Bitcoin 2-of-3 multisig escrow launched on September 11, 2025, initially available to verified vendors with established transaction histories. This feature complements the existing Monero multisig escrow capabilities and provides enhanced protection for high-value Bitcoin transactions on the platform. The 2-of-3 multisig architecture means three keys are generated for each multisig transaction: one controlled by the buyer, one by the vendor, and one held by the platform. Any two of the three keys are required to sign a transaction releasing the escrowed funds. In a normal transaction, buyer and vendor cooperate to release funds without platform involvement. In a dispute, the platform holds the deciding key and reviews evidence before co-signing with either the buyer or vendor depending on the outcome. This architecture ensures that no single party can unilaterally steal escrowed funds � not the vendor, not the buyer, and not even the platform itself without a corresponding legitimate claim from one of the transaction parties. The beta period focused on testing the technical implementation with a subset of high-trust vendors and their buyers, gathering feedback on usability and identifying any edge cases in the signing process. Full rollout was planned following successful beta completion, which occurred with the v4 escrow release in December 2025.
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