Overview
Proposers are addresses that can prepare and suggest transactions for your Safe without having the ability to sign or execute them.
By having authorized proposers handle transaction preparation within Safe{Wallet}, teams ensure that what owners see and sign is exactly what was intended. This feature allows teams to separate transaction preparation from transaction approval while maintaining security.
Core Capabilities
What Proposers Can Do
Create and propose new transactions, prepare transaction details including complex batch payments, and receive notifications about transaction status (iOS only).
What Proposers Cannot Do
Sign transactions, or modify Safe settings(they can propose modifications).
Permissions
Action | Owner | Proposer |
Create proposers | Yes | No |
Delete proposers | Yes (if creator) | Yes (self only) |
Edit proposers | Yes (if creator) | No |
Propose transactions | Yes(creator) | Yes |
Sign transactions | Yes | No |
Execute transactions | Yes | No |
Managing Proposers
Adding a Proposer
Navigate to Settings → Setup
Find the Proposers section
Click "Add Proposer"
Enter:
Name (for identification purposes),
Wallet address
🗒️ Proposer names are publicly available, it is important not to use any sensitive information here.
Confirm the addition
Removing a Proposer
Go to Settings → Setup
Locate the proposer in the list
Click the delete icon
Confirm the removal
Only the owner who added the proposer or the proposer themselves can perform the removal
Proposer information is stored off-chain, any changes require owner signatures, and all permissions are managed through Safe{Wallet}.
Use Cases
Regulatory Compliance in Investment Banking
Investment banking units often need to maintain strict separation between transaction preparation and custody of funds for regulatory compliance.
The proposer feature enables:
Clear separation of duties between transaction preparers and fund custodians
Compliance with regulatory requirements around fund custody
Professional transaction management without direct access to funds
Grant Program Management
Consider a team managing a grant program with monthly distributions to multiple recipients:
Traditional Process
Without proposers, managers prepare spreadsheets with recipient addresses, owners manually copy-paste details, and the process is prone to errors and time-consuming verification.
Streamlined Process with Proposers
Program managers that are not owners of the Safe Account directly prepare transactions in Safe{Wallet}, ensuring accurate data entry while owners maintain full control through transaction approval. This approach maintains both efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Additional Applications
The proposer feature is particularly valuable for:
Delegate incentive programs
Regular payment distributions
Capital allocation programs
Professional service providers who prepare but shouldn't execute transactions
Any scenario requiring separation between transaction preparation and approval
Security Best Practices
Add only trusted addresses as proposers and review your proposer list regularly. Always verify proposed transactions carefully and maintain clear records of which owners added which proposers.
Contact Safe support or visit our community forums for additional assistance.