Safe Aims to Simplify On-Chain UX While Maintaining Security
Safe Aims to Simplify On-Chain UX While Maintaining Security
🔒 Secure Simplicity Unveiled
Safe, a leading account abstraction platform on Ethereum and the EVM, aims to significantly improve the on-chain user experience while adhering to the highest security standards. In a recent podcast, Lawmaster from The Block Pods discussed with Rimeissner how smart accounts can enhance on-chain UX. Safe has achieved a substantial user base of over 8 million users, demonstrating its success in providing a secure smart wallet infrastructure and platform.
🔉 Safe aims to drastically simplify onchain UX while maintaining the highest security standard. Hear @lawmaster from @TheBlockPods talk to @rimeissner on how smart accounts improve onchain UX and how @safe achieved a large 8+ Million user base↓
NEW EPISODE 🔎 How Safe aims to simplify crypto UX @safe co-founder @rimeissner joins @lawmaster on The Block Research Podcast to discuss account abstraction, smart accounts, the $SAFE token, and more! OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:07 Safe’s User Base 09:31 Business Model
Safe Foundation Q1 2026 Report Released
The Safe Foundation has published its Q1 2026 quarterly report, providing insights into the organization's activities and developments during the first quarter of the year. **Key Points:** - The report is now available on the Safe Foundation website - Covers Q1 2026 performance and initiatives - Accessible at [safefoundation.org/reports/q1-2026](https://safefoundation.org/reports/q1-2026) The quarterly report offers transparency into Safe's progress as the leading account abstraction platform on Ethereum and EVM networks.
Safenet Beta Staking Interface Proposals Due May 17
The Safe Foundation is making a **final call** for proposals to operate Safenet Beta staking interfaces. **Key Details:** - Up to 5 independent operators will be selected - Grants of up to 100,000 SAFE tokens per operator - Milestone-based funding structure - **Application deadline: May 17, 2026** This represents one of the last opportunities to participate in building critical infrastructure for Safe's staking ecosystem. Interested operators should review the full RFP and submit applications through the [Safe Foundation forum](https://forum.safefoundation.org/t/rfp-safenet-beta-staking-ui-call-for-operators/6992).
Safe Reaches 61M Accounts as Safenet Staking Attracts 50M SAFE Tokens
Safe's April update shows significant growth across multiple fronts: **Safenet Beta Staking Launch** - 50 million $SAFE tokens staked within days of launch - First staking rewards already distributed to validators and delegators - $SAFE token now serves network security beyond governance **Safe{Wallet} Mobile Enhancements** - Co-pilot feature translates transactions into plain language with risk alerts - WalletConnect integration supports MetaMask, Rainbow, and Coinbase Wallet - New Positions view consolidates staked, lent, and vaulted assets **Q1 2026 Performance** - 61M+ accounts created - 122.9M transactions processed - $35B+ in assets secured - Transaction volume up 25% despite broader market contraction The staking contract (0x115E78f160e1E3eF163B05C84562Fa16fA338509) is non-upgradeable and audited by Certora. Unstaking requires a 2-day withdrawal period. [Stake SAFE](http://safefoundation.org/safenet#stake-safe) | [Staking Documentation](https://docs.safefoundation.org/safenet/staking/overview)
Safe{CON} Announces Ethereum Foundation Speaker for DeFiPunk Vision Talk
Safe{CON} has confirmed Ethereum Foundation's @hwwonx as a featured speaker for their upcoming conference. The presentation will explore Ethereum's DeFiPunk vision, adding to a growing lineup of blockchain thought leaders. This announcement follows the tradition of securing prominent speakers in the Ethereum ecosystem, similar to DΞVCON1's previous booking of Nick Szabo as keynote speaker. - Focus will be on Ethereum's DeFiPunk vision - Speaker: @hwwonx from Ethereum Foundation - Part of Safe{CON}'s speaker series
Safe{CON} Speaker Spotlight: Fileverse's Andreas Tsamados
Andreas Tsamados (@miroyato), co-founder of Fileverse, will present at Safe{CON} 2 in Berlin on May 23. His talk explores the intersection of cypherpunk principles and data self-custody, focusing on DeSoc primitives built on Safe infrastructure. Key topics: - Data sovereignty and self-custody solutions - Subversive technology applications - Safe asset management integration Join the discussion at [Safe{CON} 2](http://conf.safe.global) to learn about the future of decentralized data ownership.