<aside> 📈 SafeDAO's first revenue stream was established through SEP-44 in September 2024, implementing community-aligned fees on ecosystem integrations.
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SEP-44 (passed September 2024, 99.3% approval, 167 votes) created SafeDAO's first revenue stream through a license-based fee model. Rather than imposing fees directly on Safe Smart Account usage, the model applies fees to specific ecosystem integrations and premium features.
The first implementation collects fees on token swaps executed through Safe{Wallet}. This targets a high-value integration layer without burdening core Smart Account functionality.
Revenue generation fulfills a key component of the token utility framework (SEP-21). The ability to generate protocol revenue connects ecosystem growth to SAFE token value, creating alignment between token holders and protocol success.
Revenue flows into the SafeDAO treasury and is subject to the same governance authority as other treasury assets. During the current resource allocation pause (SEP-54), revenue continues to accrue but new allocation decisions are suspended.
SEP-44: Creating SafeDAO's First Revenue Stream · SEP-21: SAFE Token Utility