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Safe: Key Information Summary

Core Overview​

  • Founded 2018 by Richard Meissner and Lukas Schor
  • Leading decentralized custody protocol for digital assets on 100+ EVM networks
  • Secures over $100B in assets for users like Vitalik Buterin, Shopify, AAVE, and 1inch

Product Stack​

  • Safe Core: Modular account abstraction developer stack
  • Safe Wallet: Non-custodial interface for individuals/DAOs
  • Safe Pass: Ecosystem rewards program

Market Position​

  • ~60% market share in institutional smart accounts
  • 8M+ smart accounts created
  • 40% YOY enterprise client growth
  • Key advantages: broad chain support, strong audit record, enterprise permissioning

Integration Potential​

  • Safe{Core} API enables direct integration with platforms like ElizaOS
  • Supports custom plugin development for cross-chain asset management
  • Enables gas abstraction and shared security models

Recent Developments (2024)​

  • Launched 14+ ERC-7579 modules with Rhinestone & Pimlico
  • Base collaboration providing free gas credits
  • Fully decentralized governance via SafeDAO and SAFE token

Key Partners​

  • Chains: Base, Avalanche, Polygon
  • Infrastructure: Gelato, Web3Auth
  • dApps: AAVE, Uniswap, 1inch