Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe)
The Account Abstraction Stack.
Overview
Safe is a smart contract wallet that requires a minimum number of people to approve a transaction before it can occur (M-of-N). This multi-signature capability is the gold standard for securing DAO treasuries, as it prevents unauthorized access to funds and eliminates single points of failure. It is widely used by DAOs, businesses, and individuals to secure significant assets on-chain.
✨ Key Features
- Multi-signature transaction approval
- Programmable smart contract wallet
- Support for a wide range of digital assets (ERC20, ERC721)
- Integration with hundreds of dApps
- Formally verified and audited smart contracts
- Trustless recovery mechanisms
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Decentralized and non-custodial smart contract approach
- Open-source and formally verified, leading to high trust
- Massive ecosystem of integrated dApps
Unique Value: Provides the highest level of security for on-chain assets through its battle-tested, multi-signature smart contract architecture.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Secures over $100 billion in assets across the ecosystem and is used by Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need a simple, single-signature wallet for frequent, low-value transactions.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike hardware wallets (Ledger, Trezor) which secure a single private key, Safe secures funds at the smart contract level, enabling collaborative custody and eliminating single points of failure. Compared to custodial solutions like Fireblocks, Safe is fully non-custodial, giving users complete control over their assets.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The software is free to use. Users only pay blockchain transaction fees (gas) to create a Safe and execute transactions.
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