Safe launches Safenet Aegis security network on three chains
Safe rolls out Safenet Aegis on three chains
Safe launched Safenet Aegis on Ethereum, Arbitrum and Gnosis Chain on Oct. 15, 2026. The new network adds paid transaction screening and an optional on‑chain Guard that can block execution until a security attestation is provided.
Safe users can enable the Guard on their accounts to enforce the attestation check, or wallets can integrate checks‑only mode that shows results without affecting execution. Safe Wallet integration is planned, with checks‑only support coming first.
Key details
- Land launch on Ethereum, Arbitrum and Gnosis Chain.
- Transaction checks cost 0.40 USDC each, paid to Sentinels.
- Sentinels include OpenCover, BlockSec, Candide and IntentGuard.
- Validators are Gnosis, Greenfield, Safe Labs and Core Contributors.
- Guard is an optional on‑chain check that adds attestation as an extra authorization step.
- Owners can bypass Guard via a delayed‑execution path that expires after a set delay.
- Sentinels post an 800 USDC bond per check; dry‑run penalty limited to 0.40 USDC.
- SAFE token is used for validator staking, delegation, governance and incentives; no slashing yet.
- Future slashing review scheduled for Q1 2027 via a SafeDAO proposal.
Confirmed facts
- Launch date: Oct. 15, 2026.
- Supported chains: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Gnosis Chain.
- Check cost: 0.40 USDC per transaction.
- Fee recipient: Sentinels (security providers) – SafeDAO receives zero.
- Sentinels: OpenCover, BlockSec, Candide, IntentGuard.
- Validators: Gnosis, Greenfield, Safe Labs, Core Contributors.
- Guard enforcement requires users to enable Guard on their Safe accounts.
- Sentinels post an 800 USDC bond per check; dry‑run penalty limited to 0.40 USDC.
- SAFE token is used for validator staking and governance; no slashing yet.
- Future slashing review scheduled for Q1 2027 after a SafeDAO proposal.
Why this matters
The launch introduces a fee‑generating security layer that lets users choose between optional checks and mandatory Guard enforcement. This gives additional flexibility for Safe wallet users while creating incentives for third‑party security providers.
Next steps
Safe plans to integrate the Guard into its own wallet, starting with checks‑only support. The network will continue its dry run through the end of 2026, and a formal review of slashing terms is set for Q1 2027 after a SafeDAO proposal.
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