How to manage proposers and delegate transactions.
Overview
Proposers are addresses that can prepare and suggest transactions for your Safe Multisig without signing ability.
By having authorized proposers handle transaction preparation within Safe Multisig, teams ensure owners see and sign exactly what was intended. This feature separates transaction preparation from approval while maintaining security.
Core Capabilities
What Proposers Can Do:
- Create and propose new transactions
- Prepare transaction details including complex batch payments
- Receive notifications about transaction status (iOS only)
What Proposers Cannot Do:
- Sign transactions
- Modify Safe Multisig 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 | Yes (if fully signed) |
Managing Proposers
- Navigate to Settings → Setup
- Find the Proposers section
- Click "Add Proposer"
- Enter:
- Name (for identification purposes)
- Wallet address
- Confirm the addition
To remove a Proposer, click the delete icon and confirm removal.
Important: Proposer names are publicly available. Avoid using sensitive information.
Proposer information is stored off-chain, changes require owner signatures, and all permissions are managed through Safe Multisig.
How to Propose Transactions
To propose transactions, navigate to the relevant Safe Multisig, connect the proposer wallet, and suggest actions and transactions accordingly—just as you would as a primary owner/signer. The difference is these transactions queue for approval rather than being immediately executable.
Use Cases
Regulatory Compliance in Investment Banking
Investment banking units often need strict separation between transaction preparation and fund custody 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 fund access
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 error-prone with time-consuming verification.
Streamlined Process with Proposers: Program managers who aren't Safe Multisig Account owners prepare transactions directly in Safe Multisig, 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 transactions but shouldn't have direct fund access
- Any scenario requiring separation between transaction preparation and approval
Security Best Practices
- Add only trusted addresses as proposers
- Review your proposer list regularly
- Always verify proposed transactions carefully
- Maintain clear records of which owners added which proposers