The timing of adding the multi-signature function to the Monero crypto currency has not yet been determined, but work in this direction is underway, and users are already offered the opportunity to test this option. About this writes Merkle.

The multi-signature function has been known for a long time to users of bitcoins and allows purse owners to enhance their security by adding a third party signature to confirm transactions.

At the same time in Monero this functionality has not been implemented so far, as its implementation is complicated by the structural features of the crypto currency. However, recent events suggest that at some stage this will still happen.

In particular, some time ago, changes were made to the records in the Monero repository on Github. So, earlier all the files related to the multi-signature technology were accompanied by the "DO NOT MERGE" tag, but at the end of last week this tag was deleted.

Additionally, the developer responsible for the implementation of the multi-signature Moneromoo asked the community to test and evaluate the new option.

According to the publication, the introduction of the multi-signature function will allow Monero to compete better with crypto-currencies, in which this technology has already been integrated. In addition, a multi-signature can, in the long run, be reflected in the state of affairs in the darknet. It is possible that a number of marketplaces can go along the path of abandoning bitcoin and wider adoption of Monero with its higher level of anonymity.