What is the withdrawal process from my Multi-Institution Vault?
The withdrawal process is designed to ensure security, compliance, and client control. It involves coordination between three independent institutions—Onramp, BitGo, and Coincover—each playing a distinct role.
Institution 1: Onramp
The process begins when you initiate a withdrawal request through your Onramp Dashboard. From there:
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You’ll schedule a video verification call with a member of Onramp’s Client Success team.
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During the recorded call, you’ll be asked to verify your identity and confirm the details of your withdrawal.
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After the call, a separate internal team at Onramp reviews the recording and approves the request by quorum.
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Once approved, the transaction is partially signed (1 of 3) using a sharded key system in a secure offline environment.
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The partially signed transaction is then passed to BitGo for further processing.
Institution 2: BitGo
BitGo serves as a co-signer in the custody process:
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Your Onramp representative will coordinate a second video verification call with BitGo, where you’ll again confirm your identity and withdrawal details.
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BitGo reviews the call recording in line with their internal compliance and risk procedures.
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Once approved, BitGo signs the transaction (2 of 3) and broadcasts it to the Bitcoin network.
Institution 3: Coincover
Coincover acts as a backup keyholder and risk mitigation layer:
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Coincover does not participate in standard withdrawal reviews or transaction signing.
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Instead, Coincover’s role is to provide key recovery support and risk coverage in the event of an institutional failure, compromise, or client-side key loss.
This multi-step process ensures that no single institution can move your Bitcoin independently, adding resilience, transparency, and protection at every stage.